Table 3. Comparison of Baseline Characteristics Between the Intervention and Control Groups.
| Characteristic | Intervention Group (n = 59) | Control Group (n = 60) | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (mean) | 54.9 | 55.0 | .975 |
| Race, n (%) | — | ||
| African American | 59 (100.0%) | 60 (100.0%) | |
| Hispanic ethnicity, n (%) | .157 | ||
| Yes | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (3.3%) | |
| No | 59 (100.0%) | 58 (96.7%) | |
| Marital status, n (%) | .797 | ||
| Single | 18 (30.5%) | 21 (35.0%) | |
| Married | 7 (11.8%) | 7 (11.7%) | |
| Separated/divorced | 25 (42.4%) | 21 (35.0%) | |
| Widowed | 8 (13.6%) | 11 (18.3%) | |
| Education, n (%) | .503 | ||
| Less than high school degree | 19 (32.2%) | 21 (35.0%) | |
| High school diploma or GED | 26 (44.1%) | 22 (36.7%) | |
| Some college | 11 (18.6%) | 16 (26.7%) | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 3 (5.1%) | 1 (1.7%) | |
| Income, n (%) | .287 | ||
| <$10,000 | 30 (50.8%) | 39 (65.0%) | |
| $10,000–$50,000 | 28 (47.5%) | 20 (33.3%) | |
| >$50,000 | 1 (1.7%) | 1 (1.7%) | |
| Employment status, n (%) | .153 | ||
| Employed or self-employed | 23 (38.9%) | 12 (20.0%) | |
| Student | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (3.3%) | |
| Homemaker | 1 (1.7%) | 1 (1.7%) | |
| Out of work or unable to work | 25 (42.4%) | 32 (53.3%) | |
| Retired | 10 (16.9%) | 13 (21.7%) | |
| Insurance coverage, n (%) | .349 | ||
| Yes | 44 (74.6%) | 49 (81.7%) | |
| No | 15 (25.4%) | 11 (18.3%) |