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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2015 May 18.
Published in final edited form as: J Health Dispar Res Pract. 2014 Summer;7(3):25–34.

Table I.

Characteristics of American Indian Men ≥ 20 Years of Age

Characteristic Males aged ≥ 20 years (n=42)

Median age (in years) 44

Age collapsed into 2 groups (in years): N (percent)
20–40 years 12 (36.36)
≥ 40 years 21 (63.64)

Current living situation: N (percent)
Married/Partner 22 (66.67)
Divorced/Widowed 7 (21.21)
Never Married 4 (12.12)

Highest grade/year of school completed: N (percent)
Some high school 2 (6.06)
HS graduate/GED 6 (18.18)
Post HS certification 2 (6.06)
Some college 11 (33.33)
AA degree 4 (12.12)
BA/BS or more 8 (24.24)

Currently have health insurance outside of IHS: N (percent)
No 9 (27.27)
Yes 24 (72.73)

Place most healthcare received: N (percent)
IHS 13 (39.39)
KU Medical Center 5 (15.15)
Other healthcare facility 15 (45.45)

Have been diagnosed with cancer (other than breast cancer) by a doctor or other healthcare professional: N (percent)
No 31 (93.94)
Yes 1 (3.03)
Not sure 1 (3.03)

Self, spouse, or any blood relative diagnosed with breast cancer: N (percent)
No 21 (62.50)
Yes 10 (31.25)
Not sure 2 (6.25)

Length of breast cancer for self, spouse, or family (in years): N (percent)
< 1 year 1 (10.00)
1–5 years 3 (30.00)
6–10 years 3 (30.00)
11–15 years 1 (10.00)
16–20 years 1 (10.00)
> 21 years 1 (10.00)
No answer 23

Self, spouse, or family member received treatment for breast cancer: N (percent)
No 1 (10.00)
Yes 8 (80.00)
Not sure 1 (10.00)
No answer 23
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Missing 9 surveys