Table 2.
Baseline characteristics of randomized women (N = 29)
| Total sample (N = 29) | Facebook group (N = 14) | Print group (N = 15) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, M (SD), years | 35.5 (5.0) | 35.6 (6.2) | 35.3 (3.8) |
| BMI, M ( SD ), kg/m 2 | 31.2 (7.9) | 30.0 (7.8) | 32.3 (8.3) |
| Marital status, N (%) | |||
| Married | 11 (37.9) | 4 (28.6) | 7 (46.7) |
| Divorced | 4 (13.8) | 2 (14.3) | 2 (13.3) |
| Never married | 14 (48.3) | 8 (57.1) | 6 (40.0) |
| Number of children living at home, N (%) | |||
| 0 | 13 (44.8) | 8 (57.1) | 5 (33.3) |
| 1-2 | 11 (37.9) | 2 (14.2) | 9 (60.0) |
| 3 or more | 5 (17.2) | 4 (28.6) | 1 (6.7) |
| Highest level of education completed N (%) | |||
| High School or GED | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |
| Some college or technical school | 3 (10.3) | 2 (14.3) | 1 (6.7) |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 10 (34.5) | 4 (28.6) | 6 (40.0) |
| Master’s Degree | 13 (44.8) | 7 (50.0) | 6 (40.0) |
| Doctoral Degree | 3 (10.3) | 1 (7.1) | 2 (13.3) |
| Annual household income, N (%) | |||
| Less than $25,000 | 3 (10.3) | 3 (21.4) | 0 (0) |
| Between $25,000 and $50,000 | 10 (34.5) | 5 (35.7) | 5 (33.3) |
| Between $50,001 and $75,000 | 5 (17.2) | 2 (14.3) | 3 (20.0) |
| Between $75,001 and $100,000 | 3 (10.3) | 0 (0) | 3 (20.0) |
| Over $100,000 | 8 (27.6) | 4 (28.6) | 4 (26.7) |
Note: No statistical differences in demographic characteristics between groups at baseline. BMI = Body Mass Index. All values rounded to the nearest tenth decimal place; therefore, percentages may not equal 100%.