Table 1.
Socio-demographic and acculturation characteristics and self-reported weight status of study participants (n = 23).
| Variables | Mean + SD | n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (Years) | 24 ± 2.3 | |
| Race | ||
| Brazilian | 11 (47.8) | |
| Hispanic | 12 (53.2) | |
| % Foreign-Born | 22 (95.6) | |
| Country of Origin | ||
| Brazil | 11 (47.8) | |
| Dominican Republic | 4 (17.3) | |
| Puerto Rico (United States) | 4 (17.3) | |
| Colombia | 2 (8.6) | |
| El Salvador | 1 (4.4) | |
| Guatemala | 1 (4.4) | |
| Years in the United States * | 8.2 ± 2.4 | |
| Predominant Language Spoken at Home | ||
| Spanish | 12 (53.2) | |
| Portuguese | 11 (47.8) | |
| Marin Scale Acculturation Score | 1.62 ± 0.37 | |
| Marital Status | ||
| Married | 19 (82.7) | |
| Single | 4 (17.3) | |
| Educational Level | ||
| Less than high school | 6 (26.1) | |
| High school degree | 10 (43.6) | |
| General Educational Development (GED) | 4 (17.3) | |
| Some college or more | 3 (13.0) | |
| Household Annual Income | ||
| >$20 K/year <$40,000 | 19 (82.7) | |
| <$20 K/year | 4 (17.3) | |
| Percent Employed | 17 (73.9) | |
| Self-Reported BMI (kg/m2) Prior to Pregnancy | ||
| Normal | 12 (53.2) | |
| Overweight | 10 (43.6) | |
| Obese | 1 (4.4) |
* Limited to foreign-born women. (BMI ) Body Mass Index.