Table 2.
Demographic Characteristics of Survey (N = 2,479) and Formative Assessment Participants (n = 32), a North Carolina Family Medicine Research Network Study, 2004
| Participant Characteristics | Telephone Survey Participantsa | Formative Assessment Participantsa |
|---|---|---|
| Mean age, y (SD) | 52.8 (15.3) | 56 (13.9) |
| Mean body mass index, kg/m2 (SD) | 29.4 (7.1) | 32.2 (7.8) |
| Mean no. of comorbidities (SD) | 3 (2.2) | 3 (1.7) |
| Female, % | 72.2 | 71.9 |
| Non-Hispanic white, % | 75.4 | 65.6 |
| Received high school diploma, % | 86.7 | 68.8 |
| Annual household income <$30,000, % | 44.2 | 66.7 |
| Married, % | 62.6 | 62.5 |
a
Excludes participants with incomplete demographic data.