Table 1.
Promotoras’ Demographic Characteristics
|
Demographic
Characteristics (N= 21) |
Average | Range or % |
|---|---|---|
| Age, years | 35.8 | 22–60 |
| Years lived in United States | 10 | 1–20 |
| Years lived in North Carolina | 8.3 | 1–18 |
| Household size | 4.0 | 2–9 |
| Married/living with partner | 16 | 76.2 |
| Country of origin | ||
| Mexico | 19 | 90.5 |
| South America | 2 | 9.5 |
| Family income per week Poverty level ($285/week or less) |
10 | 47.6 |
| No. of people
income supports |
3.6 | 2–6 |
| Education | ||
| Less than high school | 6 | 28.6 |
| High school diploma
or higher |
15 | 71.4 |
| Currently in school
(GED, ESL, etc.) |
6 | 28.6 |
| Employment | ||
| Currently
employed Health |
12 | 57.1 |
| Self-rated health, fair
or Poor |
6 | 28.6 |
| Has health insurance | 5 | 23.8 |