Table 3. Sociodemographic Characteristics of the Patient Sample.
| Variable | N | % |
|---|---|---|
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| Age (mean, 67.45 years) | ||
| 60-70 | 14 | 70 |
| 71-82 | 6 | 30 |
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| Gender | ||
| Male | 8 | 40 |
| Female | 12 | 60 |
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| Race | ||
| Caucasian | 18 | 90 |
| Asian | 1 | 5 |
| American Indian/Native | 1 | 5 |
| Alaskan Native | ||
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| Work Status | ||
| Full time | 2 | 10 |
| Working on medical leave | 2 | 10 |
| Not working | 2 | 10 |
| Retired | 13 | 65 |
| Student | 1 | 5 |
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| Personal Relationship Status | ||
| Single | 2 | 10 |
| Married or partnered | 12 | 60 |
| Divorced | 5 | 25 |
| Widowed | 1 | 5 |
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| Highest Level of Education | ||
| 9th – 12th grade | 5 | 25 |
| 2 years of college | 2 | 10 |
| 4 years of college | 10 | 50 |
| Graduate degree | 3 | 15 |
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| Annual Household Income | ||
| $18,000 or less | 3 | 15 |
| $18,000 to $35,000 | 2 | 10 |
| $35,001 to $55,000 | 5 | 25 |
| $55,001 to $85,000 | 5 | 25 |
| $85,001 and above | 5 | 25 |