Table 1. Research participant characteristics (N=36).
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Age (yr) | 67.8±10.0 |
| Female sex | 29 (80.6) |
| Race/ethnicity | |
| African American | 28 (77.8) |
| Hispanic | 6 (16.7) |
| Not specifed | 2 (5.6) |
| Annual income ($) | |
| <20,000 | 14 (38.9) |
| 20,000–40,000 | 6 (16.7) |
| 41,000–60,000 | 7 (19.4) |
| >61,000 | 5 (13.9) |
| Not speciified | 4 (11.1) |
| Education level | |
| More than fifth grade, did not finish high school | 5 (13.9) |
| High school or GED | 14 (38.9) |
| College or trade school | 14 (38.9) |
| More than college | 2 (5.6) |
| Not specified | 4 (11.1) |
| On Medicaid or Medicare | |
| Yes | 25 (70) |
| No | 6 (17) |
| No information | 5 (14) |
| Number of people living in the household | 2.2±1.2 |
| WOMAC Index | 50.0±15.0 |
| Pain subscale | 12±3.1 |
| Stiffness subscale | 5±2.5 |
| Physical function | 33±10.6 |
Data are presented as n (%) or mean ± SD.