Table 1.
Physician and patient demographic data
| Patient characteristics (n = 301 at baseline) | Number | % or SD |
|---|---|---|
| Male |
190 |
63.1% |
| Age in years (mean, SD) |
42.9 |
13 |
| Ethnicity |
|
|
| African American |
170 |
56.5% |
| Latino |
47 |
15.6% |
| White |
58 |
19.3% |
| Other |
26 |
8.6% |
| Graduated from high school |
189 |
62.8% |
| Had one or more medical comorbidities |
206 |
68.4% |
| Has previously met doctor visiting today |
209 |
69.4% |
| Physician counseled about unhealthy alcohol use |
235 |
78.1% |
| Drinks per day at baseline (mean, SD) |
2.45 |
4.26 |
| Drinks per day at 6 month follow-up (mean, SD) n = 231 |
2.71 |
7.56 |
|
Physician characteristics (n = 41 at baseline) |
|
|
| Male |
23 |
56% |
| Age in years (mean, SD) |
34.4 |
7.04 |
| Ethnicity |
|
|
| African American |
4 |
9.8% |
| Latino |
2 |
4.9% |
| White |
27 |
65.8% |
| Other |
8 |
19.5% |
| Faculty level physician | 22 | 53% |