Table 1.
Description of participants in the Central Los Angeles County Health Study by race/ethnicity
| Characteristics | African-American (n = 510) | Latino (n=253) |
|---|---|---|
| Male gender, % | 42.1% | 50.3% |
| Mean age in years (S.D.) | 30.3 (6.8) | 27.4 (8.9) |
| Married, % | 23.0% | 39.5% |
| Employed, % | 62.8% | 62.8% |
| Annual household income, % | ||
| under $10,000 | 31.3% | 51.4% |
| $10,000 to $19,999 | 14.5% | 34.7% |
| $20,000 to $29,999 | 19.8% | 8.7% |
| $30,000 to $39,999 | 16.1% | 4.5% |
| $40,000 or more | 18.3% | 0.7% |
| Interviewed in Spanish, % | 0.0% | 71.8% |
| Mean AIDS Knowledge Score, (S.D.)1 | 6.8 (1.8) | 4.8 (3.1) |
Note. All respondents were between 18 and 45 years of age. SD = standard deviation.
1
Scores ranged from 0 to 9 correct answers.