Table 1.

Scoring for communication and cultural beliefs variables.

Variable	Range	High	Low	Overall
Communication Variables				2 “highs” =
Communication quality	0–16	16	< 16	Effective
Confidence in communication	0–36	36	< 36	1 “high” = Fair 0 “highs” = Low
African American Cultural Variables				3 “highs” = High 2 “highs” =
Religiosity	1–4	4	< 4	Moderate
Collectivism	1 –4	4	< 4	1 “high” = Low
Future time orientation	1 –4	≥ 3	< 3	0 “highs” = Minimal