Table 1.
Descriptive variables of the sample (n= 20)
| Variable | M (SD) or N (%) |
|---|---|
| Age (years) | 46.50 (16.29) |
| Gender | |
| Female | 11 (55%) |
| Male | 9 (45%) |
| Race/Ethnicity | |
| White | 15 (75%) |
| Black | 3 (15%) |
| Latino | 1 (5 %) |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 1 (5%) |
| Work Status | |
| Employed | 12 (60%) |
| Unable to Work | 4 (20%) |
| Out of Work (Unemployed) | 0 |
| Other | 4 (20%) |
| Marital Status | |
| Married or Unmarried Couple | 8 (40%) |
| Never Married | 8 (40%) |
| Divorced or Separated | 3 (15%) |
| Widowed | 1 (5%) |
| Years of Education | 15.75 (2.55) |
| New Patient | 11 (55%) |
| Illness Duration in Days | 602.75 (1602.50) |
| Non-Narcotic Pain Medication | 5 (25%) |
| Narcotic Pain Medication | 3 (15%) |
Abbreviations: M (SD), Mean (Standard Deviation); N (%), Number (Percentage)