Table 1.
Characteristics of the sample (n=690).
| Characteristica | Totalb |
|---|---|
| Mean Age, y (SD) | 35 (13) |
| Sex | |
| Male | 256 (37) |
| Female | 434 (63) |
| Education (n=683) | |
| 8–11 years | 28 (4) |
| High School | 138 (20) |
| Post-High Schoolc | 267 (39) |
| College Graduate | 163 (24) |
| Post Graduate | 87 (13) |
| Missing | 7 (1) |
| Income (n=622) | |
| $0–$19,999 | 104 (17) |
| $20,000–$39,999 | 118 (19) |
| $40,000–$59,999 | 127 (20) |
| $60,000–$79,999 | 81 (13) |
| $80,000–$99,999 | 63 (10) |
| $100,000–$149,999 | 64 (10) |
| $150,000 or higher | 65 (11) |
| Missing | 68 (10) |
| Pain Severity (n=684) | |
| None | 25 (4) |
| Mild | 104 (15) |
| Moderate | 380 (56) |
| Severe | 175 (25) |
| Missing | 6 (1) |
| Pain Medication in ED | |
| Acetaminophend | 140 (20) |
| NSAIDs | 235 (34) |
| Opioids | 188 (27) |
a
Denominators vary due to missing values, n=690 unless otherwise specified.
b
All numbers are n(%) except for age.
c
Either technical schools or some college.
d
Excluding acetaminophen given in combination with an opioid as a single medication.