Table 1.
Demographic Characteristics of Client Survey Participants by Ethnic Group
| Characteristic | Mexican (n=20) | Honduran (n=20) | Puerto Rican (n=20) | Anglo American (n=20) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age, years | 32.7 (19–51) | 35.9 (23–54) | 35.6 (19–50) | 38.9 (21–50) |
| Years of schooling | 8.2*** (0–13) | 8.6 (4–18) | 13.5 (7–20) | 13.2 (9–16) |
| Years in U.S. | 11.9** (3–36) | 11.3 (3–31) | 12.1 (2–37) | N/A |
| Income/week | $275*** ($0–$650) | $275 ($0–$750) | $540 ($0–>$1,200) | $400 ($0–>$1,200) |
| English language scale, 4-point scale | 1.6*** (1–4) | 1.6 (1–3) | 3.0 (1–4) | N/A |
| Marital status | ||||
| Married/living together | 19 (95%)* | 16 (80%) | 14 (70%) | 11 (55%) |
| Single/Other | 1 (5%) | 4 (20%) | 6 (30%) | 9 (45%) |
| Currently employed | 14 (70%) | 9 (45%) | 15 (75%) | 8 (45%) |
| Regular health care provider | 3 (15%)*** | 5 (25%) | 14 (70%) | 16 (80%) |
| Health insurance | 0 (0%)*** | 4 (20%) | 12 (60%) | 16 (80%) |
| Residence | ||||
| Rent | 16 (80%) | 16 (80%) | 14 (70%) | 10 (50%) |
| Own | 4 (20%) | 4 (20%) | 6 (30%) | 10 (50%) |
Notes: Columns in mean values/ranges for continuous variables and number/percentages for categorical variables. Statistical significance determined by one-way ANOVA test for continuous variables and by Pearson's chi-square test for categorical variables. N/A=not applicable.
*
p < 0.05
**
p < 0.01
***
p < 0.001