Table 1 Participant demographics
Characteristics | Mothers n = 29 | Infants n = 29 |
|---|---|---|
Weight | ||
Normal weight | 7 (24.1) | 18 (62.1) |
Overweight | 8 (27.6) | 11 (37.9) |
Obese | 14 (48.3) | |
Race/Ethnicity | ||
White | 27 (93.1) | 22 (75.9) |
Asian | 1 (3.4) | 1 (3.4) |
Hispanic or Latino | 1 (3.4) | 1 (3.4) |
More than one race/ethnicity | 5 (17.2) | |
Age (years) | ||
20–30 | 16 (55.2) | |
31–40 | 13 (44.8) | |
Mean (SD) | 30.7 (±3.5) | |
Education | ||
High School | 2 (6.9) | |
Some College | 8 (27.6) | |
Bachelor’s | 9 (31.0) | |
Graduate Degree | 10 (34.5) | |
Employment | ||
Full-Time | 12 (41.4) | |
Homemaker | 12 (41.4) | |
Other | 5 (17.2) | |
Household Income | ||
$21 k-$40 k | 4 (13.9) | |
$41 k-$60 k | 5 (17.2) | |
$61 k-$80 k | 15 (51.7) | |
$81 k+ | 5 (17.2) | |
Exclusive Breastfeeding | ||
≥ 6 mo. of age | 20 (68.9) | |
≤ 6 mo. of age | 9 (31.1) | |