Table 1.
Demographic characteristics of patients, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
| Intervention Group (n = 20) | Control Group (n = 18) | Total (n = 38) | P Valuea | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age, Mean (SD) | 45.8 (14.0) | 45.8 (15.9) | 45.8 (14.7) | .99 |
| Gender | ||||
| Male | 6 (30%) | 7 (39%) | 13 (34%) | |
| Female | 14 (70%) | 11 (61%) | 25 (66%) | .56 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| White/European Decent | 11 (40%) | 12 (77%) | 23 (60%) | |
| Black/African American | 3 (15%) | 1 (6%) | 4 (11%) | |
| Latino | 3 (15%) | 1 (6%) | 4 (11%) | |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5 (25%) | 2 (11%) | 7 (18%) | .23 |
| Education | ||||
| High school/GED | 6 (30%) | 7 (39%) | 13 (34%) | |
| Associate's/Bachelors Degree | 11 (55%) | 6 (33%) | 17 (44%) | |
| Graduate School | 3 (15%) | 5 (28%) | 8 (21%) | .37 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Single (never married) | 3 (15%) | 6 (33%) | 9 (24%) | |
| Married/living together | 8 (40%) | 9 (50%) | 17 (45%) | |
| Separated/Divorced | 9 (45%) | 3 (17%) | 12 (32%) | .14 |
| Monthly Income | ||||
| None | 7 (35%) | 3 (17%) | 10 (26%) | |
| $500 to $2000 | 7 (35%) | 7 (39%) | 14 (37%) | |
| >$2000 | 6 (30%) | 8 (44%) | 14 (37%) | .41 |
| Score (Range: 2-55), Mean (SD) | 18.6 (11.1) | 18.3 (13.3) | 18.4 (12.0) | .95 |
| GAD_7 Score (Range: 0-21), Mean (SD) | 9.6 (6.5) | 6.2 (5.0) | 8.0 (6.0) | .09 |
Abbreviation: SD, standard deviation.
a
P values are based on t-test for continuous variables and chi-square test for categorical variables.