Table 2.
Demographic Characteristics Comparison between Top box Physician Composite and Lower Physician Ratings
| Demographic Characteristics | Physician Composite Top box (n=50) | Physician Composite Not Top box (n=51) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, mean (SD) | 55.9 (12.8) | 57.2 (15.4) | .65 |
| Female (%) | 52.0% | 37.3% | .15 |
| Caucasian (%) | 96.0% | 98.0% | .32 |
| Married (%) | 50.0% | 58.8% | .90 |
| Educational Level (n=24)a | |||
| 1 – 8th grade or less | 0 | 0 | |
| 2 - Some high school | 0 | 0 | |
| 3 - High school graduate | 8 | 3 | .17 |
| 4 - Some College | 3 | 5 | |
| 5 – 4 year college degree | 2 | 1 | |
| 6 - More than 4 year | 0 | 2 | |
| Self-Reported Health Status (n=24)a | |||
| Excellent | 1 | 0 | |
| Very Good | 6 | 1 | |
| Good | 4 | 4 | .15 |
| Fair | 2 | 5 | |
| Poor | 0 | 1 |
Abbreviation: SD, standard deviation
a
Data only available for 24 of 101 subjects