Table 1.
Characteristics of Mexican, Guatemalan and Salvadorian origin parents who participated in child obesity focus groups
| Mothers (n = 27) | Fathers (n = 22) | |
|---|---|---|
| % or M (SD) | % or M (SD) | |
| Country of birtha | ||
| USA | 19% | 23% |
| Mexico | 37% | 41% |
| El Salvador | 19% | 9% |
| Guatemala | 15% | 9% |
| Honduras | 7% | 5% |
| Nicaragua | 4% | 14% |
| Spanish is primary language | 59% | 46% |
| # of years lived in the US | 16 (11.2) | 19 (8.0) |
| Age (years) | 30 (5.8) | 35 (9.1) |
| Currently employed | 33% | 68% |
| Years of education | 12 (3.7) | 11 (2.3) |
| Relationship status | ||
| Single/Divorced | 34% | 32% |
| Married/Living with sig. other | 66% | 68% |
aThough a few participants were born in Honduras and Nicaragua, they reported that they were of Mexican, Guatemalan or Salvadorian descent