Table 1.
Selected Characteristics of Study participants (100% Latino Men; N = 20)
| Demographic characteristics | % | n |
|---|---|---|
| Ethnic heritage | ||
| Cuban | 45 | 9 |
| Puerto Rican | 5 | 1 |
| South/Central America (Venezuela, Colombia) | 20 | 4 |
| Other Spanish, Hispanic, Latinx (Peru, Chile, Honduras) | 30 | 6 |
| Primary language spoken at home | ||
| English | 30 | 6 |
| Spanish | 70 | 14 |
| Average age (years) |
M = 49.8 years; Range = 35–60 years |
|
| Marital status | ||
| Divorced or annulled | 15 | 3 |
| Married | 65 | 13 |
| In a relationship but not married | 15 | 3 |
| Other | 5 | 1 |
| Income category | ||
| Less than US$20,000 | 15 | 3 |
| US$20,000–US$34,999 | 10 | 2 |
| US$35,000–US$74,999 | 45 | 9 |
| Over US$75,000 | 25 | 5 |
| Rather not say | 5 | 1 |
| Education | ||
| Some high school, high school degree or equivalent (e.g., GED) | 30 15 |
6 4 |
| Trade/technical/vocational training/associate’s degree | 20 | 4 |
| Some college credit, no degree | 35 | 7 |
| Employment status | ||
| Employed, part time | 5 | 1 |
| Employed, full time | 75 | 15 |
| Unemployed, looking for work | 15 | 3 |
| Retired | 5 | 1 |
| Body composition | ||
| Obese (BMI ≥ 30) | 95 | 19 |
| Average BMI | M = 35 | |
Note. GED = general educational development; BMI = body mass index.