Table 1.
Demographic Characteristics of Survey Respondents by Abortion History
| Characteristic | No history of abortion | One or more abortions | All Respondents |
|---|---|---|---|
| N = 48 | N = 42 | N = 90 | |
| Mean age, years | 31.6 | 34.2 | 32.7 |
| Race/Ethnicity | |||
| White Non-Hispanic Hispanic | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |
| Puerto Rican | 13 (27.1) | 12 (28.6) | 25 (27.8) |
| Dominican | 10 (20.1) | 2 (4.8) | 12 (13.3) |
| Mexican | 3 (6.3) | 3 (7.2) | 6 (6.7) |
| Black | 22 (45.8) | 25 (59.5) | 47 (51.1) |
| Primary Language | |||
| English | 33 (68.8) | 34 (81.0) | 67 (74.4) |
| Spanish | 14 (29.2) | 6 (14.3) | 20 (22.2) |
| Bilingual / Other | 2 (4.2) | 2 (4.8) | 4 (4.3) |
| Marital Status | |||
| Never married | 32 (66.7) | 25 (59.5) | 58 (64.4) |
| Married or living with partner | 7 (14.6) | 8 (19.0) | 15 (16.7) |
| Divorced or separated | 9 (18.8) | 9 (21.4) | 18 (20.0) |
| Insurance | |||
| Fee-for-service Medicaid | 7 (14.6) | 7 (16.7) | 14 (15.5) |
| Managed Medicaid | 30 (62.5) | 24 (57.1) | 54 (60.0) |
| Private insurance | 8 (16.7) | 8 (19.0) | 17 (18.9) |
| Self-pay | 3 (6.25) | 3 (7.1) | 6 (6.7) |
| Self-report “regular patient” in internal medicine clinic | 43 (89.6) | 34 (80.1) | 77 (85.5) |