Table 1.
Sample Demographic and Clinical Characteristics (N= 243)
| Characteristic | N | % |
|---|---|---|
| Age, Mean (SD) Min-Max | 49.7 (11.8) | 18 – 83 |
| What is your race? | ||
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 | 0.8 |
| Asian | 4 | 1.6 |
| Black or African-American | 54 | 22.2 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.4 |
| White | 133 | 54.7 |
| More than one race | 10 | 4.1 |
| Item missed or skipped | 39 | 16.0 |
| What is your primary language? | ||
| English | 131 | 53.9 |
| Spanish | 107 | 44.0 |
| Other | 5 | 2.1 |
| What is your ethnicity? | ||
| Hispanic or Latino | 147 | 60.5 |
| Not Hispanic or Latino | 86 | 35.4 |
| Item missed or skipped | 10 | 4.1 |
| Which of the following best describes your current relationship status? | ||
| Not in a steady relationship at this time | 96 | 39.5 |
| In a relationship, not living together | 24 | 9.9 |
| In a relationship, living together | 31 | 12.8 |
| Married | 88 | 36.2 |
| Item missed or skipped | 4 | 1.6 |
| How many children are living with you at home? | ||
| 0 | 153 | 63.0 |
| 1 | 38 | 15.6 |
| 2 | 30 | 12.3 |
| 3 or more | 21 | 8.6 |
| Item missed or skipped | 1 | 0.4 |
| What is the highest level of education you have completed? | ||
| 8th grade or lower | 48 | 19.8 |
| Some high school | 47 | 19.3 |
| High school diploma or GED | 79 | 32.5 |
| Some college or 2-year college degree (associate’s) | 23 | 9.5 |
| 4-year college degree (bachelor’s) | 41 | 16.9 |
| Graduate or advanced degree | 4 | 1.6 |
| Item missed or skipped | 1 | 0.4 |
| Please estimate your annual household income. | ||
| Less than $25,000 | 171 | 70.4 |
| $25,000 – $49,999 | 51 | 21.0 |
| $50,000 – $74,999 | 4 | 1.6 |
| $75,000 – or more | 1 | 0.4 |
| Item missed or skipped | 16 | 6.6 |
| Diagnosis | ||
| Cervix | 68 | 28.0 |
| Uterine | 78 | 32.1 |
| Vaginal | 1 | 0.4 |
| Ovary | 63 | 25.9 |
| Vulvar | 6 | 2.5 |
| Other | 25 | 10.3 |
| Item missed or skipped | 2 | 0.8 |
| Stage | ||
| Low Grade/Borderline | 9 | 3.7 |
| I | 91 | 37.4 |
| II | 36 | 14.8 |
| III | 44 | 18.1 |
| IV | 31 | 12.8 |
| Item missed or skipped | 32 | 13.2 |
| Treatment | ||
| Active Surveillance | 2 | 0.8 |
| Surgery only | 67 | 27.6 |
| Chemotherapy | 70 | 28.8 |
| Radiation | 17 | 7.0 |
| Chemotherapy and Radiation | 74 | 30.5 |
| Hormonal Therapy | 6 | 2.5 |
| Item missed or skipped | 7 | 2.9 |
| Disease Status | ||
| Primary | 206 | 84.8 |
| Recurrent | 30 | 12.3 |
| Item missed or skipped | 7 | 2.9 |
| Remission? | ||
| Yes, <6 months ago | 46 | 18.9 |
| Yes, >6 months ago | 135 | 55.6 |
| No | 37 | 15.2 |
| Item missed or skipped | 25 | 10.3 |