Table 3. Retention Rates by Characteristics of Children During the 6-Month Interventiona.
| Characteristic | Number (n) Enrolled | n (%) Retainedb |
|---|---|---|
| Age | ||
| < 12 years | 383 | 310 (80.9 %) |
| ≥ 12 years | 308 | 250 (81.2%) |
| Sex | ||
| Male | 337 | 277 (82.2%) |
| Female | 354 | 283 (79.9%) |
| Race/ethnicity | ||
| White/Caucasian | 286 | 233 (81.5%) |
| Black/African American | 100 | 74 (74.0%) |
| Mexican/Mexican American | 3 | 3 (100%) |
| Other Hispanic/Latino | 150 | 120 (80.0%) |
| Asian/Asian American/Asian Indian | 57 | 49 (86.0%) |
| Native American/American Indian | 1 | 1 (100%) |
| Multi-racial/Multi-ethnic | 66 | 54 (81.8%) |
| Other | 28 | 26 (92.9%) |
| Overweight/obese | ||
| No | 370 | 302 (81.6%) |
| Yes | 321 | 258 (80.4%) |
| Eligible for free or reduced-price meals | ||
| No | 221 | 184 (83.3%) |
| Yes | 467 | 374 (80.1%) |
| Maternal education | ||
| Secondary | 302 | 240 (79.5%) |
| Post-secondary | 366 | 302 (82.5%) |
| Household income | ||
| <$30,000 | 335 | 265 (79.1%) |
| ≥$30,000 | 311 | 265 (85.2%) |
a
Total retention over the 6-month intervention period was 560 (81% of participants enrolled)
b
Chi-square test for homogeneity among categories of each characteristic showed no significant differences with the exception of household income (P=0.04)