Table 1 Characteristics of Mexican, Guatemalan and Salvadorian origin parents who participated in child obesity focus groups
Mothers (n = 27) | Fathers (n = 22) | |
|---|---|---|
% or M (SD) | % or M (SD) | |
Country of birtha | ||
USA | 19% | 23% |
Mexico | 37% | 41% |
El Salvador | 19% | 9% |
Guatemala | 15% | 9% |
Honduras | 7% | 5% |
Nicaragua | 4% | 14% |
Spanish is primary language | 59% | 46% |
# of years lived in the US | 16 (11.2) | 19 (8.0) |
Age (years) | 30 (5.8) | 35 (9.1) |
Currently employed | 33% | 68% |
Years of education | 12 (3.7) | 11 (2.3) |
Relationship status | ||
Single/Divorced | 34% | 32% |
Married/Living with sig. other | 66% | 68% |