Table 1. Baseline Characteristics of the Samplea.
| Characteristic | Control Group (n = 153) | Intervention Group (n = 147) |
|---|---|---|
| Sex | ||
| Male | 73 (47.7) | 72 (49.0) |
| Female | 80 (52.3) | 75 (51.0) |
| Age, mean (SD), y | 14.5 (1.4) | 14.5 (1.4) |
| Race/ethnicity | ||
| White | 99 (64.7) | 102 (69.4) |
| Asian | 24 (15.7) | 16 (10.9) |
| Hispanic | 3 (2.0) | 6 (4.1) |
| African American | 3 (2.0) | 0 |
| Native American | 0 | 1 (0.7) |
| Other or multiracial | 24 (15.7) | 22 (15.0) |
| Parental educational level | ||
| High school graduate or less | 4 (2.6) | 9/145 (6.2) |
| Technical school or some college | 28 (18.3) | 26/145 (17.9) |
| College graduate | 56 (36.6) | 50/145 (34.5) |
| Graduate or professional degree | 65 (42.5) | 60/145 (41.4) |
| Baseline risk score, mean (SD) | 3.39 (2.27) | 3.71 (2.79) |
| Reported risk behaviors at baseline, mean (SD), No. | ||
| Moderate | 2.17 (1.23) | 2.18 (1.32) |
| High | 0.61 (0.82) | 0.76 (1.07) |
a
Data are presented as number (percentage) of patients unless otherwise indicated.