Table 2. Demographic characteristics of the control group, internet (IT) intervention group and simplified Lifestyle Modification Programme (sLMP) group.
| Control group (n = 16) | IT group (n = 16) | sLMP group (n = 16) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male (n/%) | 10 (62) | 9 (56) | 10 (62) |
| Age (median, IQR) | 14.3 (13.5–15.8) | 14.9 (13.7–16.2) | 14.1 (13.5–15.3) |
| Peternal education level: | |||
| Primary (n/%) | 2 (13) | 3 (19) | 2 (13) |
| Secondary (n/%) | 10 (62) | 12 (75) | 10 (62) |
| Tertiary (n/%) | 4 (25) | 1 (6) | 4 (25) |
| Maternal education level: | |||
| Primary (n/%) | 2 (13) | 1 (6) | 3 (19) |
| Secondary (n/%) | 13 (81) | 14 (88) | 11 (68) |
| Tertiary (n/%) | 1 (6) | 1 (6) | 2 (13) |
| Family monthly income: | |||
| HKD10,000–20,000 (n/%) | 8 (50) | 9 (56) | 6 (38) |
| HKD20,001–30,000 (n/%) | 5 (31) | 2 (13) | 5 (31) |
| ≥HKD30,001 (n/%) | 3 (19) | 5 (31) | 5 (31) |
| Paternal BMI (median, IQR) | 25.8 (22.7–29.2) | 24.3 (22.9–29.6) | 26.0(24.2–30.2) |
| Maternal BMI (median, IQR) | 26.4 (24.0–30.2) | 25.1 (21.4–27.1) | 23.9 (20.9–29.5) |
| Paternal obesity | 9 (56) | 7 (44) | 11 (68) |
| Maternal obesity | 10 (62) | 8 (50) | 7 (44) |
IQR: interquartile range. Maternal and paternal obesity defined as BMI> = 25