Table 1.
Demographic, health, and social characteristics (N=150)
| Variable | M±SD | % | Scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 65.4±7.72 | ||
| Years of Education | 14.0±2.41 | ||
| Monthly Income (≥ $1,000) | 73% | ||
| Sex (Female) | 57% | ||
| Race (Whites) | 82% | ||
| Receiving chemotherapy | 50% | ||
| Receiving Palliative care | 39% | ||
| Pain Knowledge (PPQ)a | 33.36±13.55 | 0–90 | |
| Pain Experience (PPQ) | 29.93±8.87 | 0–70 | |
| Satisfaction with pain treatment | 4.37±0.74 | 0–5 | |
| Pain Severity | 4.01±1.91 | 0–10 | |
| Pain Interferencea | 4.75±2.46 | 0–10 | |
| Self-efficacy | 55.7±18.83 | 0–100 | |
| Trust | 12.8±2.69 | 0–28 | |
| Communication | 21.9±4.12 | 0–25 |
a
High scores indicate less knowledge
b
High scores indicate greater pain interference