Table 1 –
Baseline Sociodemographics of the Study Cohort, Stratified and Compared Between AA and Non-AA Subjects
| Baseline Sociodemographics | Total (n=60) | non-AA (n=19) | AA (n=41) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (mean ± SD) | 59.4±11.1 | 62.7±11.1 | 57.9±10.9 | 0.121 |
| Female Gender | 41.7% | 31.6% | 43.3% | 0.281 |
| African-American | 68.3% | -- | -- | -- |
| Body Mass Index (kg/m2) | 32.8±4.3 | 34.1±4.4 | 32.2±4.1 | 0.135 |
| History of Smoking | 28.8% | 36.8% | 25.0% | 0.348 |
| Current Smoker | 3.4% | 5.3% | 2.5% | 0.274 |
| End Stage Renal Disease Etiology | ||||
| Diabetes | 50.9% | 47.4% | 52.6% | 0.294 |
| Hypertension | 38.6% | 31.6% | 42.1% | |
| Other | 10.5% | 21.0% | 5.3% | |
| Dialysis Prior to Transplant | 87.5% | 66.7% | 97.4% | 0.001 |
| Hemodialysis | 85.7% | 83.3% | 86.5% | 0.786 |
| Completed High School | 47.4% | 68.4% | 37.5% | 0.026 |
| Currently Married | 61.0% | 73.7% | 55.0% | 0.543 |
| Annual Salary ≥$50,000 | 18.5% | 47.4% | 5.0% | 0.001 |
| Medicare Insurance | 80.0% | 84.2% | 78.1% | 0.579 |
| Medicaid Insurance | 23.3% | 5.3% | 31.7% | 0.024 |
AA = African-American; SD = standard deviation.