Table 3 Sample characteristics for family-based childhood obesity prevention interventions published from 2008 to 2015 (n = 85)a
n (%) | |
|---|---|
Representation of underserved populationsb | |
Low SES (income or education) | 62 (73) |
Racial/ethnic minorities | 46 (54) |
Immigrants | 24 (28) |
Non-traditional familiesb | |
Single parents | 23 (27) |
Non-biological parents | 2 (2) |
Non-residential parents | 0 (0) |
Racial/ethnic groupsb | |
White | 30 (35) |
Black/African American | 26 (31) |
Hispanic/Latino | 40 (47) |
Asian | 20 (24) |
Indigenous | 12 (14) |
Multiracial/Other | 24 (28) |
Unclear | 29 (34) |