Table 1.
Description of EHDIC Participants (n=718), by Race
| Black (n=442) | White (n=276) | Test Statistic | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (mean, SD) | 38.22 (12.67) | 42.92 (15.09) | T = −4.49 | <0.001 |
| Female Gender (%) | 234 (52.9) | 150 (54.4) | Chi2 = 0.14 | 0.71 |
| Marital Status (%) | Chi2 = 39.77 | <0.001 | ||
| Married | 66 (14.9) | 68 (24.6) | ||
| Formerly Married | 98 (22.2) | 101 (36.6) | ||
| Never Married | 278 (62.9) | 107 (38.8) | ||
| Health Status (%) | Chi2 = 12.76 | <0.001 | ||
| Excellent / Very Good/Good | 338 (76.5) | 177 (64.1) | ||
| Fair/ Poor | 104 (23.5) | 99 (35.9) | ||
| Education (%) | <0.001 | |||
| Less than Diploma | 156 (35.5) | 146 (52.9) | ||
| HS Grad or Equiv. | 193 (43.8) | 83 (30.1) | ||
| Some College | 68 (15.5) | 21 (7.6) | ||
| College Grad or Higher | 23 (5.2) | 26 (9.4) | ||
| Family Income (%) | Chi2 = 2.23 | 0.53 | ||
| $0 – $19,999 | 260 (58.8) | 147 (53.3) | ||
| $20,000 – 34,999 | 89 (20.1) | 61 (22.1) | ||
| $35,000 – 54,999 | 50 (11.3) | 37 (13.4) | ||
| $55,000 and above | 43 (9.7) | 31 (11.2) |
Note. P-values for Education and Family Income indicate overall Chi-square significance for all categories