Table 1.
Baseline characteristics by condition in the Step Up Trim Down weight loss trial (n = 101)
| Variable | Total (n = 101) | Intervention (n = 51) | Usual care (n = 50) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 54.4 (8.1) | 54.4 (7.4) | 54.5 (8.9) |
| Gender, n(%) | |||
| Males | 53 (52.5%) | 30 (58.8%) | 23 (46%) |
| Females | 48 (47.5%) | 21 (41.2%) | 27 (54%) |
| Race/ethnicity, n(%) | |||
| White | 50 (49.5%) | 23 (45.1%) | 27 (54%) |
| Black | 31 (30.7%) | 19 (37.3%) | 12 (24%) |
| Hispanic | 5 (4.9%) | 3 (5.9%) | 2 (4%) |
| Other | 15 (14.9%) | 6 (11.8%) | 9 (18%) |
| Education, n(%) | |||
| Some college or below | 36 (38%) | 22 (44%) | 14 (31%) |
| College graduate | 59 (62%) | 28 (56%) | 31 (69%) |
| Marital status, n(%) | |||
| Married | 67 (71%) | 38 (76%) | 29 (64%) |
| Not married | 28 (29%) | 12 (24%) | 16 (36%) |
| Employment status, n(%) | |||
| Employed | 76 (79%) | 41 (82%) | 35 (76%) |
| Not employed | 20 (21%) | 9 (18%) | 11 (24%) |
| Weight (kg) | 97.3 (10.9) | 101.0 (15.4) | 97.3 (10.9) |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 34.6 (3.2) | 35.0 (3.5) | 34.6 (3.2) |
| SBP (mm Hg) | 137.1 (13.7) | 134.7 (16.9) | 137.1 (13.7) |
| DBP (mm Hg) | 75.9 (11.4) | 75.4 (10.2) | 76.1 (11.2) |
Data are given as count (%) for categorical variables and mean (s.d.) for continuous variables. Total numbers presented in the tables may vary slightly due to rounding and missing data.