Table 1.
Characteristics of 23 Bereaved and 22 Nonbereaved Spouses
| Bereaved (N=23) | Nonbereaved (N=22) | Statistical Analyses | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) at 9/11/01 | 41.79 ± 6.52 | 41.12 ± 6.46 | t(43)=0.35, P=0.73a |
| Gender (Female) | 91.30% | 100% | P=0.49b |
| Ethnicity/Race | X2(3)=5.03, P=0.17c | ||
| White | 86.95% | 68.18% | |
| Black | 0% | 13.64% | |
| Hispanic | 4.35% | 13.64% | |
| Asian | 8.70% | 4.54% | |
| Socioeconomic Status | X2(2)=0.79, P=0.67c | ||
| High | 69.57% | 72.73% | |
| Middle | 13.04% | 18.18% | |
| Low | 17.39% | 9.09% | |
| Lifetime Psychiatric Disorders before 9/11/01 | |||
| Anxiety Disorder | 31.82% | 42.86% | P=0.54b |
| MDD | 0% | 14.29% | P=0.11b |
| Simple Phobia | 13.64% | 19.05% | P=0.70b |
| PTSD | 0% | 0% | |
| Lifetime Stressful Events before 9/11/01 | 30.43% | 36.36% | P=0.76b |
| Study Entry months after 9/11/01 | 19.00 ± 9.82 | 19.93 ± 8.19 | X2(1)=0.03, P=0.86d |
| Last Assessment months after 9/11/01 | 27.24 ± 10.76 | 28.51 ± .27 | X2(1)=2.35, P=0.13d |
| Number of Assessments | 2.13(range 1-8) | 1.82 (range 1-4) | t(43)=0.86, P=0.40a |
Note: No significant differences between bereaved and nonbereaved spouses at entry after 9/11/01
Tests:
a
Student”s T
b
Fisher's Exact
c
Chi-Square
d
Log Rank