Table 1.
Characteristics of Participants
| Demographic | Late Adolescents (18–20 years old) n=34 | Young Adults (21–24 years old) n=48 |
|---|---|---|
| n (%) | n (%) | |
| Race | ||
| Asian | 4 (12) | 15 (31) |
| Black | 8 (23) | 8 (17) |
| Latina | 12 (35) | 12 (25) |
| White | 6 (18) | 8 (17) |
| Other | 4 (12) | 5 (10) |
| Partnered | ||
| Yes | 28 ( 82) | 41 (85) |
| No | 6 (18) | 7 (15) |
| Monthly Income | ||
| < $1250 | 15 (44) | 19(40) |
| 1250 – 2000 | 11 (32) | 11 (23) |
| $2001 – 3000 | 3 (9) | 9 (19) |
| > $3000 | 1 (3) | 6 (13) |
| Education** | ||
| < High school | 12 (35) | 4 (8) |
| High School Grad | 10 (29) | 21 (44) |
| Some College | 12 (35) | 14 (29) |
| College Graduate | 0 (0) | 9 (18) |
| Employed | ||
| Yes | 10 (29) | 12(25) |
| No | 24 (71) | 36 (75) |
| Infant Gender | ||
| Girl | 12 (35) | 24 (50) |
| Boy | 19 (56) | 24 (50) |
| Type of Birth | ||
| Vaginal Birth | 25 (74) | 36 (75) |
| Cesarean Birth | 7 (21) | 12 (25) |
| Infant Feeding Type* | ||
| Breastmilk only | 9 (30) | 23 (55) |
| Breast milk and formula | 8 (27) | 9 (21) |
| Formula only | 13 (43) | 10 (24) |
*
p = 0.10,
**
p < 0.005