Table 1.
Demographic and Disease-Related Characteristics of Sample (n = 163)
| Sample Characteristics | n (%) |
|---|---|
| Race | |
| Non-Hispanic White | 136 (83.4) |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 19 (11.7) |
| Hispanic (1 or more race) | 3 (1.8) |
| Non-Hispanic more than 1 race | 5 (3.1) |
| Education | |
| High school or less | 15 (9.2) |
| Tech or some college | 42 (25.8) |
| College degree or higher | 106 (65.0) |
| Annual household incomea | |
| < $25,000 | 32 (19.6) |
| ≥$25,000 | 108 (66.2) |
| Patient Determined Disease Stepsa | median: gait disability |
| No disability | 7 (4.3) |
| Mild disability | 27 (16.6) |
| Moderate disability | 21 (12.9) |
| Gait disability | 48 (29.4) |
| Early cane | 25 (15.3) |
| Late cane | 14 (8.6) |
| Bilateral support | 7 (4.3) |
| Wheelchair/scooter | 13 (8.0) |
Note.
a
Percentage may not add up to 100% due to missing data.