Table 1.
Sample characteristics of older overweight Veterans with and without posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Data shown as mean ± standard deviation or %.
| Variable | Total Sample* (N = 302) | Without PTSD (n = 235) | With PTSD (n = 67) | With vs Without PTSD (p-Value) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demographic | ||||
| Age (yr) | 67.4 ± 6.2 | 68.6 ± 6.2 | 62.9 ± 3.9 | <0.01 |
| Race | <0.01 | |||
| African American | 27.6 | 21.8 | 47.8 | — |
| Caucasian | 70.4 | 76.5 | 49.3 | — |
| Sex: Male | 96.7 | 96.6 | 97.0 | 0.87 |
| Education: ≥ High School Graduate | 90.4 | 90.2 | 91.0 | 0.54 |
| No. of Comorbidities | 4.1 ± 2.4 | 3.9 ± 2.4 | 4.5 ± 2.3 | 0.11 |
| Body Mass Index (kg/m2) | 31.2 ± 3.6 | 31.2 ± 3.6 | 31.3 ± 3.7 | 0.85 |
| Psychological | ||||
| Depression: Yes | 27.5 | 18.7 | 58.2 | <0.001 |
*
Referenced by Total Sample.