Table 1.
Comparison of male partners by enrollment site, LIFE Study (n=473).
| Characteristic | Michigan (n=104) | Texas (n=397) |
|---|---|---|
| n (%) | n (%) | |
| Nonwhite race | 11 (10.8) | 49 (12.5) |
| ≤High school education | 10 (9.7) | 34 (8.6) |
| No health insurance | 10 (9.6) | 33 (8.3) |
| Female partner’s parity: | ||
| Never pregnant | 39 (37.5) | 171 (43.4) |
| Pregnant, no previous births | 13 (12.5) | 40 (10.2) |
| Pregnant, previous births | 52 (50.0) | 183 (46.5) |
| Never fathered pregnancy prior to study entry | 42 (40.4) | 173 (43.7) |
| Current smoker | 19 (18.6) | 65 (16.6) |
| Mean (±SD) | Mean (±SD) | |
| Male age (in years) | 31.9 (4.7) | 31.7 (4.9) |
| Female age (in years) | 30.3 (4.3) | 29.9 (4.1) |
| Male body mass index (kg/m2) | 29.7 (5.3) | 29.8 (5.6) |
| Female body mass index (kg/m2)* | 29.3 (8.6) | 27.2 (6.8) |
*
p <0.01