Figure 2.

Significant Paths of Mediation Model Testing. Values presented in significant paths were standardized parameter estimate. Squares are used to indicate manifest or single item variables, whereas circles are used to represent unmeasurable latent variables. Treat (intervention) was an exogenous variable (a predictor or an independent variable). FAT (high fat intake) and FAST (fast food intake) were endogenous variables (outcome or dependent variables). STRESS (perceived stress) was a mediator (an endogenous variable). Educ (education), Employ (employment status), age, and PP (postpartum period) were covariates.