Table 1.
Descriptive Sociodemographic Characteristics of BLMSM Sample (N = 188).
| Variable | Frequency (%) |
|---|---|
| Race | |
| Latino | 94 (50.0%) |
| African American | 94 (50.0%) |
| Age | |
| Youth (aged 18-24 years) | 113 (60.1%) |
| Young adult (aged >25 years) | 75 (39.9%) |
| Mean age (years) | 24.3 |
| Standard deviation | 4.45 |
| Education level | |
| Less than high school | 9 (4.80%) |
| High school/GED | 60 (31.9%) |
| At least some college | 119 (63.3%) |
| Employment status | |
| Not employed | 71 (37.8%) |
| Employed (full-time/part-time) | 117 (62.2%) |
| Daily drinking patterns | |
| Lower low-risk (0-2 drinks per day) | 66 (35%) |
| Higher low-risk (2-4 drinks per day) | 51 (27.1%) |
| Heavy (4 or more drinks per day) | 71 (37.8%) |
Note. BLMSM = Black and Latino men who have sex with men.