Family Matters Phase I Demographic Characteristics (n = 150)
| Primary Caregiver | Target Child | |
|---|---|---|
| Participant Characteristics | N (%) | N (%) |
| Female | 137 (91) | 71 (47) |
| Age, years (SD) | 34.5 (7.1) | 6.4 (0.8) |
| Relationship to Target Child | ||
| Mom | 130 (87) | — |
| Dad | 13 (9) | — |
| Aunt | 2 (1) | — |
| Grandparent | 3 (2) | — |
| Other | 2 (1) | — |
| BMI (BMI percentile child) | 30.9 (7.2) | 75.9 (23.1) |
| Weight Status | ||
| Non-overweight | 35 (23) | 77 (51) |
| Overweight | 38 (25) | 28 (19) |
| Obese | 77 (51) | 45 (30) |
| Race | ||
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 21 (14) | 25 (17) |
| Asian | 25 (17) | 25 (17) |
| Black or African American | 22 (15) | 25 (17) |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |
| White | 27 (18) | 25 (17) |
| Somali | 25 (17) | 25 (17) |
| Hispanic | 23 (15) | 25 (17) |
| Mixed/Other | 7 (5) | 0 (0) |
| Household Characteristics | ||
| Household Income | ||
| Less than $20,000 | 50 (33) | — |
| $20,000–$34,999 | 55 (37) | — |
| $35,000–$49,999 | 16 (11) | — |
| $50,000–$74,999 | 12 (8) | — |
| $75,000–$99,999 | 7 (5) | — |
| $100,000 or more | 9 (6) | — |
| Missing | 1 (1) | — |
| Number Adults in Home (mean [SD]) | 2 (1.1) | — |
| Number Children in Home (mean [SD]) | 3.3 (1.4) | — |
| Household Structure | ||
| 1 Parent (no other adults) | 37 (25) | — |
| 1 Parent (with other adults) | 18 (12) | — |
| 2 Parents (no other adults) | 78 (52) | — |
| 2 Parents (with other adults) | 17 (11) | — |
| Work Status | Primary Caregiver | Significant Other |
|---|---|---|
| Working full-time | 63 (42) | 69 (46) |
| Working part-time | 32 (21) | 14 (9) |
| Stay-at-home caregiver | 25 (17) | 3 (2) |
| Currently unemployed, seeking work | 18 (12) | 15 (10) |
| Not working for pay(unable to work, retired, student, etc) | 11 (7) | 3 (2) |
| Not applicable(eg, significant other not present) | 1 (1) | 46 (31) |
BMI, body mass index; SD, standard error.