Table 1.
Summary of Demographic Characteristics (n=26)
| Characteristic | n | % | Valid% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender | |||
| Men | 11 | 42.3 | 42.3 |
| Women | 15 | 57.7 | 57.7 |
| Race | |||
| White | 5 | 19.2 | 19.2 |
| Black | 17 | 65.4 | 65.4 |
| Two or more races | 4 | 15.4 | 15.4 |
| Highest Year of Education | |||
| 13 or Higher | 6 | 23.1 | 23.1 |
| 12th grade | 6 | 23.1 | 23.1 |
| 11th grade | 5 | 19.2 | 19.2 |
| 10th grade | 4 | 15.4 | 15.4 |
| 9th grade or below | 4 | 15.4 | 15.4 |
| Level of Literacy | |||
| Not Low Literate | 7 | 26.9 | 26.9 |
| Low Literate | 19 | 73.1 | 73.1 |
| Mental Health Diagnosis | |||
| Depression | 8 | 30.8 | 38.1 |
| Bipolar | 2 | 7.7 | 9.5 |
| Substance Dependence | 3 | 11.5 | 14.3 |
| PTSD | 8 | 30.8 | 38.1 |
| Anxiety | 6 | 23.1 | 28.6 |
| Schizophrenia | 5 | 19.2 | 23.8 |
| Medication Prescription Categories | |||
| Psychiatric | 17 | 65.4 | 81.0 |
| Neurological | 19 | 73.1 | 90.5 |
| Physical | 20 | 76.9 | 95.2 |
| Age | Range | Mean | |
| 25–77 | 49.6 |
Note: Diagnosis for each mental health disorder and medication prescription was not reported for all participants, data was missing for 5 participants, as such, valid percent is also reported for the 21 participants who consented to the medical record review.