Table 1.
Characteristics of study population: Women and Men
| Women (n= 1,812) | Men (n= 1,034) | |
|---|---|---|
| N (%) or Mean (SE) | ||
| Age | ||
| Mean Age in Years | 56.5 (0.4) | 56.1 (0.3) |
| Hispanic/Latino Background | ||
| Dominican | 198 (11.3%) | 78 (8.4%) |
| Central or South American | 315 (12.8%) | 177 (12.1%) |
| Cuban | 265 (24.3%) | 223 (32.9%) |
| Mexican | 703 (31.3%) | 339 (27.6%) |
| Puerto Rican | 307 (19.4%) | 197 (17.4%) |
| Other/ More than one Background | 24 (1.0%) | 20 (1.6%) |
| Annual Household Income | ||
| <$20,000 | 939 (51.7%) | 480 (46.7%) |
| $20,000—$50,000 | 595 (28.2%) | 393 (35.3%) |
| >$50,000 | 107 (8.0%) | 116 (12.9%) |
| Not Reported | 171 (12.1%) | 45 (5.1%) |
| Education | ||
| <High School | 726 (39.4%) | 391 (36.8%) |
| High School | 376 (19.0%) | 250 (22.2%) |
| >High School | 710 (41.6%) | 393 (41.0%) |
| Language Preference | ||
| Spanish | 1603 (86.5%) | 878 (83.4%) |
| English | 209 (13.5%) | 156 (16.7%) |
| Neighborhood Residence | ||
| Mean Years Living in Neighborhood | 9.8 (0.6) | 9.1 (0.4) |
| Field Center | ||
| Bronx | 441 (30.7%) | 241 (24.9%) |
| Chicago | 425 (10.8%) | 267 (13.0%) |
| Miami | 460 (35.0%) | 311 (40.2%) |
| San Diego | 486 (23.5%) | 215 (21.9%) |
| Adherence to 2008 US Physical Activity Guidelinesa | ||
| No | 860 (51.2%) | 333 (35.7%) |
| Yes | 952 (48.8%) | 701 (64.3%) |
| Depressive Symptoms | ||
| Mean CES-D 10b | 8.9 (0.2) | 7.1 (0.2) |
| Perceived Neighborhood Environment | ||
| Quintiles (Q) Neighborhood Problems | ||
| Q1 (Low; range: 0-7) | 274 (17.5%) | 143 (15.4%) |
| Q2 (range: 8-9) | 417 (25.0%) | 206 (22.3%) |
| Q3 (range: 10-11) | 346 (17.8%) | 195 (17.2%) |
| Q4 (range: 12-14) | 375 (19.9%) | 251 (23.6%) |
| Q5 (High, less favorable; range: 15-28) | 400 (19.8%) | 239 (21.4%) |
| Quintiles Neighborhood Social Cohesion | ||
| Q1 (Low; less favorable; range:0-13) | 375 (20.3%) | 238 (22.0%) |
| Q2 (range: 14-15) | 394 (20.7%) | 216 (18.9%) |
| Q3 (range: 16-17) | 426 (24.0%) | 221 (22.2%) |
| Q4 (range: 18-19) | 356 (18.5%) | 186 (17.6%) |
| Q5 (High; range: 20-25) | 261 (16.6%) | 173 (19.3%) |
| Categories Safety from Crime | ||
| Low | 485 (22.6%) | 270 (26.0%) |
| Medium | 970 (57.0%) | 513 (46.4%) |
| High | 357 (20.4%) | 251 (27.6%) |
| Cognitive Function | ||
| Mean Global Cognition (z-score) | 0.3 (0.1) | −0.4 (0.1) |
| Mean Verbal Learning | 23.4 (0.3) | 21.3 (0.2) |
| Mean Memory | 8.5 (0.1) | 7.6 (0.1) |
| Mean Verbal Fluency | 18.6 (0.4) | 18.5 (0.3) |
| Mean Processing Speed | 35.2 (0.6) | 33.7 (0.5) |
| Low Mental Statusc | ||
| SIS ≤4 | 213 (12.4%) | 152 (13.9%) |
Notes: Values in parentheses are standard errors. Sample size is unweighted and all other reported values are weighted to represent the target Hispanic/Latino population.
Q= Quintile; SIS= Six-Item Screener.
a
Physical activity levels were assessed using the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAP) and were categorized according to the 2008 US Guidelines for meeting high or medium activity levels.
b
Depressive symptoms were assessed using the 10-item Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D-10).
c
Low mental status was categorized based on as a score of 4 or below on the Six-Item Screener (SIS).