Table 1.
Socio-demographic and acculturation characteristics of focus group participants (n = 33).
| Mean ± SD | n (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age * | 29 ± 2.3 | 33 (100) |
| Race | ||
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 (100) | |
| Foreign-born | ||
| Yes | 31 (93.9) | |
| No | 2 (6.1) | |
| Country of origin | ||
| Colombia | 9 (27.3) | |
| Dominican Republic | 8 (24) | |
| Guatemala | 4 (12.1) | |
| Puerto Rico (US territory) | 3 (9.1) | |
| Peru | 3 (9.1) | |
| United States | 2 (6.1) | |
| Mexico | 2 (6.1) | |
| El Salvador | 1 (3.1) | |
| Honduras | 1 (3.1) | |
| Mean ± SD | ||
| Years in the United States | 9 ± 2.4 | |
| Predominant language spoken at home | ||
| Spanish | 33 (100) | |
| Mean ± SD | ||
| Marin scale acculturation score | 2.3 ± 0.7 | |
| Marital status | ||
| Single | 1 (3.1) | |
| Married | 24 (72.7) | |
| Divorced/Separated | 8 (24.2) | |
| Mean ± SD (Range) | ||
| Number of children | 2.2 ± 1.4 (1–4 children) | |
| Education level | ||
| Less than high school | 20 (60.6) | |
| High school degree | 8 (24.2) | |
| GED ** | 4 (12.1) | |
| Missing | 1 (3.1) | |
| Household annual income | ||
| ≥$20K/year <$40,000 | 23 (69.7) | |
| <$20K/year | 10 (30.3) |
* Average age of parents was calculated for both mothers (n = 27) and fathers (n = 6) participating in focus group; ** General Education Development.