Table 3.
Selected demographic characteristics by health-literacy level
| Variable | Inadequate | Marginal | Adequate | Test Statistic | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age | M = 48.12 | M = 47.60 | M = 45.47 | F = 3.034 | 0.08 |
| Education | |||||
| <12 years | 37 | 15 | 16 | X2 = 72.96 | <0.01 |
| High school | 11 | 23 | 33 | ||
| >12 years | 3 | 5 | 56 | ||
| Employed | |||||
| Full-time | 0 | 1 | 25 | X2 = 15.82 | <0.01 |
| Part-time | 9 | 1 | 9 | ||
| Annual income | |||||
| <$9570 | 40 | 37 | 66 | X2 = 20.30 | <0.01 |
| >9570 | 5 | 2 | 23 | ||
| Have children | |||||
| Yes | 40 | 33 | 58 | X2 = 11.11 | 0.004 |
| No | 11 | 10 | 47 | ||
| Mean CD4 count (self-reported) |
M = 5,435 (n = 19) |
M = 546 (n = 72) |
M = 551 (n = 72) |
F = 3.916 | 0.05 |
| Reasons for not taking medication |
1.72 (n = 47) |
3.95 (n = 40) |
2.15 (n = 103) |
F = 3.34 | 0.038 |
| Self-care strategies used for depression |
46.86 (n = 7) |
15.25 (n = 12) |
7.79 (n = 19) |
F = 3.585 | 0.04 |