Table 2:
Sample Baseline Characteristics by NDI for DHS Participants included in the Final Analyses, 2000–2009 (N=1174)
| Overall Sample | Low Deprivation | Medium Deprivation | High Deprivation | p-trend | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample Size (N) | 1174 | 448 | 386 | 340 | |
| Range of NDI | 1.08 to 5.90 | 1.08 to −0.03 | 0.03 to 1.07 | 1.10 to 5.90 | |
| Age (years), mean (SD) | 40.1 (9.6) | 41.9 (9.6) | 39.0 (9.7) | 38.8 (9.0) | <0.0001 |
| Female Sex, n(%) | 678 (58%) | 239 (53%) | 227 (59%) | 212 (62%) | 0.01 |
| Moved During Study Period, n(%) | 594 (51%) | 159 (35%) | 207 (54%) | 228 (67%) | <0.0001 |
| Race/Ethnicity, n(%) | |||||
| Non-Hispanic Black | 591 (50%) | 68 (15%) | 215 (56%) | 308 (91%) | <0.0001 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 360 (31%) | 297 (66%) | 57 (15%) | 6 (2%) | <0.0001 |
| Hispanic | 223 (19%) | 83 (19%) | 114 (30%) | 26 (8%) | 0.002 |
| Education, n(%) | |||||
| Less than High School | 213 (18%) | 51 (11%) | 87 (23%) | 75 (22%) | <0.0001 |
| High School | 349 (30%) | 87 (19%) | 116 (30%) | 146 (43%) | <0.0001 |
| Some College | 344 (29%) | 135 (30%) | 114 (30%) | 95 (28%) | 0.52 |
| College Degree or higher | 268 (23%) | 175 (39%) | 69 (18%) | 24 (7%) | <0.0001 |
| Annual Income, n(%) | |||||
| <$16,000 | 174 (17%) | 20 (5%) | 48 (15%) | 106 (37%) | <0.0001 |
| $16,000 – $29,999 | 264 (26%) | 68 (17%) | 104 (33%) | 92 (32%) | <0.0001 |
| $30,000 – $49,999 | 256 (25%) | 92 (23%) | 99 (31%) | 65 (23%) | 0.75 |
| $50,000 or higher | 318 (31%) | 224 (56%) | 68 (21%) | 26 (9%) | <0.0001 |
| Cardiometabolic Risk Factors | |||||
| BMI (kg/m2) | 28.5 (6.6) | 27.9 (6.3) | 28.9 (6.8) | 28.9 (6.8) | 0.02 |
| Systolic Blood Pressure (mmHg) | 119 (11) | 118 (11) | 119 (12) | 120 (11) | 0.11 |
| Diastolic Blood Pressure (mmHg) | 75 (7) | 75 (7) | 75 (8) | 76 (7) | 0.11 |
| Prevalent HTN, pre-2017 definition | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.003 |
| Prevalent CVD, n(%) | 23 (2%) | 1 (0.2%) | 12 (3%) | 10 (3%) | <0.0001 |
| Physical Activity (MET-mins/week), mean (SD) | 495.5 (870.3) | 593.4 (958.5) | 469.6 (920.0) | 402.6 (661.7) | <0.0001 |
| Current Smokers, n(%) | 296 (25%) | 90 (20%) | 88 (23%) | 118 (35%) | |
| Neighborhood Perception Score | |||||
| Total NPS | 29.3 (11.0) | 25.2 (8.6) | 29.1 (9.9) | 35.0 (12.5) | <0.0001 |
| Violence (Factor 1) | 8.8 (4.6) | 7.5 (3.8) | 8.6 (4.1) | 10.9 (5.4) | <0.0001 |
| Physical Environment (Factor 2) | 12.9 (6.3) | 10.7 (4.8) | 12.8 (6.0) | 15.9 (7.0) | <0.0001 |
| Social Cohesion (Factor 3) | 7.5 (3.2) | 6.95 (2.8) | 7.68 (3.2) | 8.17 (3.7) | <0.0001 |
Note: NDI = Neighborhood Deprivation Index; SD = Standard Deviation; BMI = Mass Index; HTN = Hypertension; CVD = Cardiovascular Disease; NPS = Neighborhood Perception Score