Table 1.
Demographic characteristics of sample (BEACON study; N=377).
| Variable | N (%) or Mean (SDa) |
|---|---|
|
|
|
| Sex (female) | 145 (38.5) |
| Race (African American) | 324 (85.9) |
| Education | |
| 8th grade or less | 31 (9.5) |
| Some high school, no diploma | 124 (38.0) |
| High school diploma/GED | 104 (31.9) |
| Some college or technical training | 54 (16.6) |
| College degree, like B.A. or B.S. | 9 (2.8) |
| Any graduate training | 4 (1.2) |
| Income (per month) | |
| No Income | 3 (.9) |
| < $250 | 20 (6.2) |
| $250-$499 | 31 (9.6) |
| $500-$999 | 187 (57.7) |
| $1,000-$1,499 | 56 (17.3) |
| $1,500-$1,999 | 13 (4.0) |
| $2,000 or more | 14 (4.3) |
| Depression (16+ on CES-D) | 153 (40.6) |
| Current substance use | 240 (63.7) |
| Adherence (100%) | 319 (84.8) |
| Undetectable viral load | 247 (70.8) |
| Pain (often/always) | 122 (32.4) |
| Age (Mean(Standard Deviation)) | 48 (6)b |
a
SD = Standard Deviation.
b
Range (minimum and maximum):.28-63.