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Focus group participants’ characteristics by risk groupa
| Characteristic | High (n = 10) | Medium (n = 11) | Low (n = 7) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average age, years (range) | 58 (36–79) | 56 (25–82) | 52 (26–84) |
| Sex, no. (%) | |||
| Men | 5 (50) | 8 (73) | 4 (57) |
| Women | 5 (50) | 3 (27) | 3 (43) |
| Race, no. (%) | |||
| White | 6 (60) | 8 (73) | 4 (57) |
| Black | 2 (20) | 2 (18) | 2 (29) |
| Asian | 1 (10) | 1 (9) | 1 (14) |
| Unknown | 1 (10) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |
Risk group: Low, medium, or high risk for persistent, disabling, chronic lower back pain in primary care settings.
