Table I.
Demographics and Disease Information for Study Sample (n = 45)
| Variable | Frequency (%) | Mean (SD) |
|---|---|---|
| Gender (female) | 30 (66.7) | |
| Ethnicity (African American) | 45 (100.0) | |
| Two caregiver house | 18 (40.0) | |
| Patient’s highest grade completed | ||
| Less than high school | 17 (37.8) | |
| High school or General Educational Development (GED) | 15 (33.3) | |
| Some college/vocational school | 9 (20.0) | |
| Graduated college/vocational school | 3 (6.7) | |
| Some postgraduate education | 1 (2.2) | |
| Family income level | $10,000–$13,000 | |
| Hemoglobin genotype | ||
| SS | 33 (73.3) | |
| SC | 10 (22.2) | |
| Other | 2 (4.4) | |
| Number of pain days | 77.1 (126.6) | |
| ER visits | 5.8 (15.8) | |
| Hospitalizations | 4.3 (3.0) | |
| Psychological services or referral | 20 (44.4) | |
| Insurance type (public) | 30 (66.7) |