Table 3.
Multilevel models comparing BMI percentile in Non-Hispanic Black (NHB) subgroups.a
| Parameter | Estimate (SE) |
|---|---|
| Model (Continuous BME percentile as outcome) | |
| Haitian versus African American | −3.96(5.34) |
| Otherb Caribbean versus African American | −1.68(5.50) |
| High school/GED versus < 12th grade | 0.40 (4.58) |
| >High school versus <12th grade education | 5.19(4.41) |
| Father versus Mother providing care | −2.03 (5.30) |
| Other versus Mother providing care | −7.16 (6.85) |
| English as first language versus Other | 4.14 (4.90) |
| Caregiver born in USA versus Foreign born | −9.13 (4.61)* |
| Male versus Female | −2.42(3.14) |
| Age | 3.08(1.64) |
*
statistical significance (*p<0.05)
a
ccontrolling for caregiver relationship to child, education level, language spoken at home and birthplace of caregiver.
b
Caribbean Islander, West Indian, African, Multiracial