Table 1.
Demographic characteristics of HERMOSA Study participants (N = 100).
| Characteristic | N | (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | ||
| 14 | 11 | (11%) |
| 15 | 22 | (22%) |
| 16 | 29 | (29%) |
| 17 | 30 | (30%) |
| 18 | 8 | (8%) |
| Country of birth | ||
| United States | 81 | (81%) |
| Mexico | 19 | (19%) |
| Language spoken at home | ||
| Mostly English | 14 | (14%) |
| Mostly Spanish | 57 | (57%) |
| Both Spanish and English | 29 | (29%) |
| Annual household income | ||
| ≤$24,000 | 38 | (38%) |
| $24,000-$36,000 | 29 | (29%) |
| >$36,000 | 25 | (25%) |
| Unknown/refused | 8 | (8%) |
| Parental highest education | ||
| 6th grade or less | 25 | (25%) |
| 7–12th grade | 32 | (32%) |
| High school graduate | 33 | (33%) |
| Unknown | 10 | (10%) |
| BMI | ||
| Underweight | 4 | (4%) |
| Normal weight | 56 | (56%) |
| Overweight | 26 | (26%) |
| Obese | 14 | (14%) |