Table 2.
Descriptive statistics and effect sizes for peak cadence metrics, daily steps, and walking performance in samples of Black and White adults with multiple sclerosis.
| Variables | Black (n = 43) | White (n = 96) | p-value | Cohen’s d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak-30 Cadence (steps/min) | 45.5 (38.4, 52.6) | 56.6 (52.1, 61.2) | <.05 | −0.48 |
| Peak-1 Cadence (steps/min) | 75.0 (66.9, 83.2) | 87.7 (82.5, 92.9) | <.05 | −0.48 |
| Daily Steps (steps/d) | 4286 (3532, 5040) | 5436 (4955, 5917) | <.05 | −0.47 |
| T25FW (ft/s) | 4.9 (4.4, 5.5) | 5.7 (5.3, 6.0) | <.05 | −0.43 |
| 6MW (ft) | 1370 (1233, 1507) | 1568 (1481, 1655) | <.05 | −0.45 |
Note: Values represent adjusted mean scores (95% confidence interval) controlling for age, sex, education, and disease duration. T25FW, timed 25-foot walk; 6MW, 6-minute walk.