Table 1. Sociodemographic characteristics of participants with knee osteoarthritis by racial/ethnic group.
| Characteristic | Asian American (n=50) | NHW*(n = 50) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, M (SD), years | 55 (8) | 55 (8) | |
| Female, n (%) | 31 (62) | 31 (62) | |
| BMI, M (SD), kg/m2 | 24.16 (3.03) | 28.63 (6.05) | <.001 |
| Education, n (%) | .043 | ||
| Less than high school | 1 (2) | 0 (0) | |
| High school | 7 (14) | 15 (30) | |
| Some college | 8 (16) | 14 (28) | |
| Bachelor's degree | 14 (28) | 12 (24) | |
| Graduate degree | 20 (40) | 9 (18) | |
| Employment Status, n (%) | .398 | ||
| Employed | 35 (70) | 31 (62) | |
| Non-employed | 15 (30) | 19 (38) |
Note.
*
NHW (non-Hispanic White) is age- and gender-matched with Asian American. BMI = body mass index.