Table 2.
Patient demographic characteristics for those enrolled in the Greater Cincinnati Asthma Risks Study cohort (n=774)
| Characteristic | n | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | <4 | 294 | 38 |
| 4–11 | 396 | 51 | |
| ≥12 | 81 | 11 | |
| Male Sex | 503 | 65 | |
| Race/Ethnicity | African American | 441 | 57 |
| White | 254 | 33 | |
| Other, includes Hispanic | 76 | 10 | |
| Health Insurance | Public | 562 | 73 |
| Private | 171 | 22 | |
| Self-pay | 27 | 4 | |
| Annual household income ($) | <15,000 | 275 | 36 |
| 15–29,999 | 212 | 27 | |
| 30–44,999 | 108 | 14 | |
| 45,000–59,999 | 46 | 6 | |
| 60,000–89,999 | 78 | 10 | |
| ≥90,000 | 55 | 7 | |
| Number of Strain Items (7 possible) | 0–2 | 151 | 20 |
| 3 | 185 | 24 | |
| 4 | 252 | 32 | |
| 5+ | 182 | 24 | |
| Primary Care Access | Perfect (score=100) | 143 | 18 |
| Almost always adequate (75–99) | 337 | 44 | |
| Less than almost always adequate (<75) | 294 | 38 | |