Table 1.
Baseline background, violence and substance use characteristics by study condition
| Therapist BI Group (n=263) | EUC Group (n=146) | Total (n=409) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Background Characteristics | |||
| Age (mean, SD) | 17.7 (1.9) | 17.5 (2.0) | 17.7 (1.9) |
| Female (n, %) | 161 (61.2%) | 84 (57.5%) | 245 (59.9%) |
| African American | 243 (92.4%) | 139 (95.2%) | 382 (93.4%) |
| Married/Living with Partner | 43 (16.4%) | 26 (17.8%) | 69 (16.9%) |
| Live with Parent/Guardian | 191 (72.6%) | 117 (80.1%) | 308 (75.3%) |
| Public Assistance (Parent or Participant) | 209 (79.5%) | 114 (78.1%) | 323 (79.0%) |
| Failing Grades/Dropped out of school | 60 (22.8%) | 30 (20.6%) | 90 (22.0%) |
| Gang Involvement | 17 (6.5%) | 6 (4.1%) | 23 (5.6%) |
| Firearm Carriage | 23 (8.7%) | 12 (8.2%) | 35 (8.6%) |
| Community Violence | 5.2 (3.4) | 5.4 (3.4) | 5.3 (3.4) |
| ED Visit/Presentation | |||
| Violent Injury | 19 (7.2%) | 17 (11.6%) | 36 (8.8%) |
| Past 2-month Substance Use | |||
| Any Alcohol Use | 51 (19.4%) | 31 (21.2%) | 82 (20.1%) |
| Any Marijuana Use | 100 (38.0%) | 58 (39.7%) | 158 (38.6%) |
| Past 2-month Violence Experiences | |||
| Any Experiences of Violence (n, %) | 173 (65.8%) | 90 (61.6%) | 263 (64.3%) |
| Any Violent Aggression (n, %) | 128 (48.7%) | 69 (47.3%) | 197 (48.2%) |
| Any Violent Victimization (n, %) | 162 (61.6%) | 78 (53.4%) | 240 (58.7%) |
| Self-Efficacy for avoiding fights | 12.9 (4.4) | 13.1 (4.6) | 13.0 (4.5) |
Note: Significance Levels
*
< 0.05,
**
<0.01,
***
<0.001