Table1. Demographic Characteristics of Study Participants (N = 33).
Characteristic | n | % |
---|---|---|
Age (mean, SD) | 59 | 11 |
Female | 21 | 64 |
Race or ethnic group | ||
Caucasian | 5 | 15 |
Hispanic | 20 | 61 |
African American | 3 | 9 |
Asian/Pacific Islander | 5 | 15 |
Marital status | ||
Never married | 12 | 36 |
Married | 11 | 33 |
Widowed | 3 | 9 |
Divorced/separated | 5 | 15 |
Living with partner | 2 | 6 |
Education | ||
No high school degree | 16 | 49 |
High school degree | 6 | 18 |
Some college or technical school | 5 | 15 |
College degree or more | 6 | 18 |
Income less than US$30,000a | 23 | 83 |
Currently employed | 17 | 52 |
Born outside of United States | 26 | 79 |
Number of years in the United States (mean, SD) | 33 | 21 |
Speak English at home | 11 | 33 |
Note. SD = standard deviation.
Owing to rounding, percents may not add up to 100.
Six participants did not report their income.