Table 1 Descriptive characteristics of study participants
Characteristic | n (%) | Mean ± SD (n = 34) | Median (Interquartile range) |
|---|---|---|---|
Gender | |||
Male | 13 (38) | ||
Female | 21 (62) | ||
Language | |||
Bilingual | 30 (88) | ||
Spanish only | 4 (12) | ||
Place of birth | |||
U.S. | 19 (56) | ||
Outside U.S. | 15 (44) | ||
Monthly household income | |||
< $1000 | 8 (23.5) | ||
$1000-$2000 | 7 (20.6) | ||
$2000-$3000 | 7 (20.6) | ||
$3000-$4000 | 4 (11.8) | ||
> $4000 | 7 (20.6) | ||
Education (highest level completed) | |||
Elementary or middle school | 4 (11.8) | ||
High school | 20 (58.8) | ||
College | 10 (29.4) | ||
Time in U.S. (y) | 28.4 ± 16.0 | 30.0 (31.0) | |
Age (y) | 37.6 ± 9.5 | 38.5 (16.0) | |
Weight (kg) | 79.9 ± 17.9 | 77.2 (26) | |
Body mass index (kg/m2) | 29.1 ± 5.7 | 29.2 (7.2) | |
Waist circumference (cm) | 96.5 ± 14.2 | 95.3 (18.0) | |
Hip circumference (cm) | 108.9 ± 11.7 | 107.8 (15.0) | |
Body fat (%) | 34.1 ± 9.2 | 34.1 (13.8) | |
Systolic blood pressure (mm Hg) | 114.4 ± 12.1 | 112.8 (17.0) | |
Diastolic blood pressure (mm Hg) | 72.3 ± 9.2 | 73.5 (12.0) | |
MVPA (min•wk-1) | 153.3 ± 88.8 | 140.0 (105.0) | |
Meeting U.S. PA guidelines1 | 15 (48) |