Table 1.
Sample characteristics and outcomes of African American women (N=84)
| Variable | Mean ± SD |
|---|---|
| Baseline Demographic Characteristics | |
| Age (years) | 49 ± 9 |
| Body Weight (kg) | 98 ± 16 |
| BMI a | 37 ± 5 |
| Obese (BMI ≥ 30; %) | 92 |
| College Education (%) | 37 |
| Married (%) | 56 |
| Employed Full Time (%) | 75 |
| Baseline Weight Loss Expectations | |
| Personal Weight Loss Goal (lb / kg) | 31.1 ± 14.6 / 14.1 ± 6.6 |
| Expected Weight Loss Satisfactionb | 1.5 ± 0.8 |
| Treatment Outcomes | |
| 6-month Weight Change (kg) | −3.0 ± 3.9 |
| 6-month Weight Change (% baseline weight lost) | 3 |
| Session Attendance (% of 24 sessions) | 73 ± 21 |
a
BMI =Body Mass Index [weight (kg) / height (m)2]
b
On a scale of 1 (extremely satisfied) to 5 (extremely dissatisfied)