Table 1. Characteristics of participants in focus groups.
| Variable | Participants (n=34) |
|---|---|
| Age (years) | 43.1±13.8 |
| Race, n (%) | |
| White | 18 (52.9) |
| Black | 15 (44.1) |
| Other | 1 (2.9) |
| Gender, n (%) | |
| Male | 14 (41.2) |
| Female | 20 (58.8) |
| Marital status, n (%) | |
| Single | 11 (32.4) |
| Married | 17 (50.0) |
| Divorced | 5 (14.7) |
| Living with significant other | 1 (2.9) |
| Education, n (%) | |
| High school or less | 3 (8.8) |
| At least some college | 31 (91.2) |
| Income, n (%) | |
| <$15K | 9 (26.5) |
| $15–29.9K | 3 (8.8) |
| $30–49.9K | 11 (32.4) |
| $50–75K | 3 (8.8) |
| >$75K | 5 (14.7) |
| Not reported | 3 (8.8) |
| Employment, n (%) | |
| Full-time | 23 (67.7) |
| Part-time | 5 (14.7) |
| Unemployed | 4 (11.8) |
| Disabled | 2 (5.9) |
P values ≥0.45 for all categories between White and African American groups.