Table 3.
Ethnicity/Race Stratified Differences in MVPA (in Hours/Week) Among Female Adolescents by Perceived Level of Mother’s PAa
| White females | African American females | Hispanic females | Asian females | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perceived mother’s PA Regular | −1.25 (−3.15 to 0.64) | 2.21 (0.88 to 3.55)* | 2.38 (1.02 to 3.75)* | 0.55 (−1.15 to 2.24) |
| Sometimes | −2.04 (−3.78 to −0.30)* | 1.74 (0.59 to 2.88)* | 1.10 (−0.11 to 2.31) | 1.01 (−0.35 to 2.37) |
| Rarely | −1.77 (−3.47 to 0.07)* | 0.13 (−1.06 to 1.31) | 1.01 (−0.16 to 2.18) | 1.17 (−0.18 to 2.51) |
| Never | 0 (ref) | 0 (ref) | 0 (ref) | 0 (ref) |
Abbreviations: CI, confidence interval; PA, physical activity; ref, reference level; MVPA, moderate to vigorous PA.
Model adjusted for age, parent education, and parent income. Values reported are regression coefficients (95% CI) from hierarchical linear regressions.
Statistically significant difference from the reference level at P < .05.