Table 2. Demographic Characteristics by Diabetes Status.
Characteristic | Persons Without Diabetes (n=329) | Persons With Diabetes (n=222) |
---|---|---|
Mean (SD) age, y | 35 (11) | 48 (12)a |
Female, % | 43 | 46 |
Education, % | ||
None | 6 | 8 |
Some elementary school | 37 | 43 |
Some high school | 33 | 26 |
Complete high school or more | 24 | 24 |
Language reading preference, % | ||
Not able to read | 5 | 8 |
Spanish | 86 | 85 |
English | 4 | 1 |
Both (no preference) | 5 | 6 |
Years of residency in Baltimore, % | ||
<1 | 19 | 20 |
1 to <5 | 45 | 35 |
≥5 | 36 | 45a |
Self-reported health status, % | ||
Poor | 7 | 17a |
Fair | 31 | 47 |
Good | 53 | 32 |
Very good or excellent | 9 | 3 |
Have a place to go for routine care | 28 | 57a |
Have health insurance | 20 | 26 |
Needed care during last year, % | ||
No | 53 | 18 |
Yes, did not receive care | 10 | 3 |
Yes, received care | 37 | 79a |
Source of health information, % | ||
Health or community center | 60 | 60 |
Family and friends | 10 | 11 |
Written materials; internet | 5 | 2a |
Reported provider not speaking Spanish as a barrier to accessing care | 51 | b |
Differences significant at P<.05.
Question was not asked of the diabetic cohort.