Table 2.
Characteristics of Patients and Providers
| Characteristic | Patient (n=115) | Provider* (n=7) |
|---|---|---|
| Age, mean y (range) | 63 (50 to 89) | 47 (26 to 62) |
| Females, n (%) | 75 (65) | 3 (43) |
| Race, n (%) | ||
| American Indian | 115 (100) | 4 (57) |
| White | 0 (0) | 3 (43) |
| Primary tribal affiliation, n (%) | ||
| Cherokee | 103 (90) | 2 (29) |
| Other tribe | 12 (10) | 2 (29) |
| Married or living with partner, n (%) | 73 (63) | 7 (100) |
| Education | ||
| ≥12 y, n (%) | 75 (65) | 7 (100) |
| Mean (y) | 12 | NA |
| Family Income <$10,000/y, n (%) | 21 (18) | NA |
| Previously seen provider, n (%) | ||
| Never | 4 (3) | NA |
| Once | 7 (6) | NA |
| Twice or more | 104 (90) | NA |
| Waited>30 min, n (%) | 13 (11) | NA |
| American-Indian Identity Index | ||
| Mean score (range) | 1.4 (0 to 3) | 0.3 (0 to 2.0) |
| Response categories, n (%) | ||
| Weak | 33 (29) | 5 (72) |
| Moderate | 44 (38) | 1 (14) |
| Strong | 38 (33) | 1 (14) |
| White-American identity index | ||
| Mean score (range) | 2.5 (0.5 to 3.0) | 2.9 (2.0 to 3.0) |
| Response categories, n (%) | ||
| Weak | 47 (41) | 0 (0) |
| Strong | 68 (59) | 7 (100) |
*
Four physicians and 3 midlevel practitioners.