TABLE 3.
Selected comparisons between non-Safety-Net (NSN) and late-stage Safety-Net (SN late) patients
| NSN n = 24 | SN Late n = 18 | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (yr), mean (SD) | 53.4 (11.4) | 52.2 (9.2) | 0.705 |
| Social support, mean (SD)a | 89.8 (6.9) | 81.8 (17.8) | 0.094 |
| n (%) | n (%) | ||
| Race (% African American) | 5 (20.8 %) | 15 (83.3 %) | <0.0001 |
| Post-college education | 6 (25.0 %) | 0 (0.0 %) | 0.029 |
| Marital status (% married/partnered) | 19 (79.2 %) | 4 (22.2 %) | 0.00024 |
| Household income (% <$25,000) | 9 (37.5 %) | 16 (88.9 %) | 0.00079 |
| Any insurance | 23 (95.8 %) | 11 (61.1 %) | 0.0046 |
| Unable to see physician in preceding 12 months because of cost |
6 (25.0 %) | 12 (66.7 %) | 0.012 |
| Waited <1 week between realizing breast findings serious and seeking medical attention |
19 (79.2 %) | 9 (50.0 %) | 0.047 |
a
SN late, n = 17 because one patient did not respond