Table 1. Demographic Characteristics of CHWs Participating in CHW Peer-to-Peer Heart Health Training Project.
Demographic Characteristics | N = 21 | % |
---|---|---|
Gender | ||
Female | 18 | 85.7 |
Male | 3 | 14.3 |
Country of birth | ||
United States | 20 | 95.2 |
Other | 1 | 4.8 |
Education | ||
GED/graduated from high School | 2 | 9.5 |
Some technical/ vocational school | 1 | 4.8 |
Graduated technical/ vocational school | 2 | 9.5 |
Some college/university | 4 | 19.1 |
Graduated college/university | 7 | 33.3 |
Some postgraduate school | 4 | 19.1 |
Graduated postgraduate school | 1 | 4.8 |
CHW experience, years | ||
<1 | 1 | 4.8 |
1-5 | 5 | 23.8 |
5-10 | 6 | 28.6 |
>10 | 1 | 4.8 |
No response | 3 | 14.3 |
Note: CHW = community health worker.