Table 4.
Characteristics for participants with DM and SPD who sought help and those who did not seek help for mental/emotional health or alcohol/drug problem (N=254)
| Characteristic | No (N=123) | Yes (N=131) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 55.9 (SE=1.5) | 56.9 (SE=1.2) | 0.59 |
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| BMI, kg/m2 | 33.2 (SE=1.1) | 32.8 (SE=0.97) | 0.79 |
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| Height, inches | 63.5 (SE=0.96) | 65.2 (SE=0.64) | 0.17 |
| Weight, lbs | 184.9 (SE=5.6) | 198.0 (SE=6.0) | 0.13 |
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| Gender | 0.27 | ||
| Female | 73 (59.4%) | 83 (63.4%) | |
| Male | 50 (40.7%) | 48 (36.6%) | |
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| Race | 0.51 | ||
| White | 67 (54.5%) | 85 (64.9%) | |
| Other | 56 (45.5%) | 46 (35.1%) | |
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| Marital Status | 0.26 | ||
| Married/Living With Partner | 43 (35.0%) | 51 (38.9%) | |
| Other | 80 (65.0%) | 80 (61.1%) | |
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| Education | 0.88 | ||
| More Than High School | 19 (15.5%) | 21 (16.0%) | |
| Other | 104 (84.6%) | 110 (84.0%) | |
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| Working Status | 0.65 | ||
| Employed | 25 (20.3%) | 19 (14.5%) | |
| Unemployed | 98 (79.7%) | 112 (85.5%) | |
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| Current insured | <.001 | ||
| Insured | 99 (80.5%) | 125 (95.4%) | |
| Uninsured | 24 (19.5%) | 6 (4.6%) | |
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| English Use/Proficiency | 0.65 | ||
| Not Well/Not At All | 51 (41.5%) | 34 (26.0%) | |
| Speak Only English | 60 (48.8%) | 79 (60.3%) | |
| Very Well/Well | 12 (9.8%) | 18 (13.7%) | |
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| Household Income, US $ | 24917 (SE=3682) | 37497 (SE=5580) | 0.06 |
Abbreviations: BMI, body mass index; DM, diabetes mellitus; PI, Pacific Islander; SE, standard error; SPD, serious psychological distress