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Adolescent-Caregiver Characteristics (N=136 dyads)
| Characteristic | N (%) |
|---|---|
| Adolescent age | |
| • 12 | 33 (24.3) |
| • 13 | 33 (24.3) |
| • 14 | 24 (17.6) |
| • 15 | 28 (20.6) |
| • 16 | 18 (13.2) |
| Adolescent gender: Female | 94 (69) |
| BMI Percentile, M(SD) | 98.9 (1.02) |
| Caregiver | |
| • Mother | 122 (89.7) |
| • Father | 5 (3.6) |
| • Grandmother | 7 (5.1) |
| • Other female family member (sister, aunt) | 2 (1.4) |
| Caregiver age, M(SD) | 43.3 (8.2) |
| Caregiver employed outside the home: No | 70(52) |
| Minor Siblings in Home M(SD) | 2.07 (1.19) |
