Table 1.
Baseline Characteristics
| Characteristic | Best beginnings (n=187) | Control (n=180) |
|---|---|---|
| Age in years, mean (SD) | 25.4 (4.8) | 25.5 (5.8) |
| Race/ethnicity, n (%) | ||
| Hispanic | 89 (47.6) | 89 (49.4) |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 67 (35.8) | 63 (35.0) |
| Non-Hispanic White | 13 (7.0) | 12 (6.7) |
| Asian | 10 (5.4) | 6 (3.3) |
| Other | 8 (4.3) | 10 (5.6) |
| Natality,a n (%) | ||
| Non-U.S. born | 142 (75.9) | 135 (75.0) |
| U.S. born | 45 (24.1)\ | 44 (24.4) |
| English fluency, n (%) | ||
| I am fluent | 93 (49.7) | 97 (53.9) |
| I speak some English | 58 (31.0) | 58 (32.2) |
| I do not speak English | 36 (19.3) | 25 (13.9) |
| Prenatal care location, n (%) | ||
| Hospital site | 77 (41.2) | 61 (33.9) |
| Community health center | 110 (58.8) | 119 (66.1) |
| Prenatal provider type, n (%) | ||
| Midwife | 77 (41.2) | 83 (46.1) |
| OB | 48 (25.7) | 45 (25.0) |
| Family medicine | 24 (12.8) | 19 (10.6) |
| Other | 8 (4.3) | 4 (2.2) |
| Unsure | 30 (16.0) | 29 (16.1) |
| Group prenatal care | 33 (17.7) | 41 (22.8) |
| Food insecurity,b n (%) | 52 (25.1) | 66 (32.3) |
| Housing insecurity,c n (%) | 44 (21.3) | 48 (23.5) |
| Energy insecurity,c n (%) | 23 (11.1) | 29 (14.2) |
| Social isolation,d n (%) | 22 (11.8) | 24 (13.3) |
| Gestational age at enrollment, weeks (SD) | 19.5 (1.53) | 19.7 (1.50) |