Table 2.
Sample characteristics (n = 137)
| Demographic characteristics | Number or range | Percent/mean (SD) |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 98 | 72% |
| Age, years | 57–98 | 78 (9.3) |
| Hispanic origin | 11 | 8% |
| Race | ||
| African American origin | 42 | 31% |
| Caucasian | 94 | 69% |
| Other | 1 | 0.7% |
| Education, years | 1–25 | 12.18 (3.7) |
| Marital status | ||
| Single | 19 | 14% |
| Married | 19 | 14% |
| Once married | 99 | 72% |
| Live alone | 89 | 65% |
| Clinical characteristics | ||
| Depression diagnosis | ||
| None | 49 | 36% |
| Minor | 18 | 13% |
| Major | 70 | 51% |
| Endorsed suicidal ideation (%) | 40 | 29% |
| Fall in previous 6 months | 50 | 37% |
| Service utilization (previous 3 months) | ||
| Inpatient hospitalization | 26 | 19% |
| Emergency room visit | 22 | 16% |
| Number of medical conditions | 0–14 | 6.1 (2.7) |
| Number of current medications | 1–18 | 6.5 (3.3) |
| Number of IADL impairments | 0–7 | 3.4 (2.0) |
Abbreviations: IADL, instrumental activities of daily living; SD, standard deviation.