Table 1. Demographic Characteristics, by Group.
| Characteristic | Total (N=72) | Focus Group (N=38) | Experiment Group (N=17) | Control Group (N=17) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percent Female | 56 | 55 | 56 | 56 |
| Average Age (Years) | 44 | 42 | 45 | 43 |
| Percent With at Least One Child at Home | 58 | 58 | 56 | 62 |
| Percent With High School Education or More | 75 | 82 | 67 | 69 |
| Percent Employed | 69 | 74 | 72 | 56 |
| Percent in HMO | 63 | 67 | 69 | 46 |
| Percent With Oregon Health Plan (Expanded Medicaid) | 22 | 18 | 28 | 25 |
| Percent Who Reported Health Good or Excellent | 87 | 84 | 89 | 94 |
| Percent With at Least One Chronic Condition | 46 | 39 | 50 | 56 |
NOTE: HMO is health maintenance organization.
SOURCE: Hibbard, J.H., Jewett, J.J., University of Oregon, Department of Planning, Public Policy and Management, and Sofaer, S., George Washington University Medical Center, 1996.