Table 1.
Characteristics of parents across the three sites
| Parent | MA | CA | TX | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N | 421 | 804 | 512 | 1737 | |
| Gender | Female (%) | 90.7% | 98.4% | 95.9% | 95.0% |
| Age (yr) | Mean (SD) | 33.4 ± 8.2 | 36.2 ± 8.4 | 34.4 ± 7.0 | 34.6 ± 7.9 |
| Relation with child | Mother (%) | 86.7% | 93.7% | 94.1% | 91.5% |
| Education | High school graduate (%) | 68.8% | 68.7% | 55.6% | 64.4% |
| Employment | Work for pay (%) | 52.0% | 39.7% | 47.5% | 46.4% |
| Income | Less than $15,000 (%) | 53.2% | 43.5% | 60.0% | 51.9% |
| Poverty Index | % below FPL | 73.8% | 60.6% | 72.4% | 68.9% |
| BMI | 29.8 ± 7.3 | 31.8 ± 7.2 | 33.2 ± 7.8 | 31.6 ± 7.4 |
Mean ± SD
MA: Massachusetts; CA: California; TX: Texas
FPL: federal poverty level
BMI: body mass index, kg/m2
Age: years