Table 1.
Phase 1: Demographics of Focus Group Participants
| White, n (%) | AA, n (%) | Total | Percent of sample | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Participated in study | 15 | 16 | 31 | 100 |
| Years in Beaufort County | ||||
| <5 | 0 (0) | 2 (12.5) | 2 | 6.45 |
| 5–15 | 7 (46.6) | 1 (6.25) | 8 | 25.81 |
| 16–25 | 4 (26.6) | 2 (12.5) | 6 | 19.35 |
| >25 | 4 (26.6) | 11 (68.75) | 15 | 48.39 |
| Relationship to loved onea | ||||
| Immediate family | 14 (93.3) | 10 (62.5) | 24 | 77.4 |
| Friends and extended family | 1 (6.67) | 6 (37.5) | 7 | 22.5 |
| Hours cared for loved one per day | ||||
| 3 | 3 (20) | 3 (18.75) | 6 | 19.35 |
| 4–8 | 3 (20) | 3 (18.75) | 6 | 19.35 |
| 8–12 | 1 (6.67) | 1 (6.25) | 2 | 6.45 |
| 12 or more | 8 (53.33) | 9 (56.25) | 17 | 54.84 |
| Location of passing | ||||
| Hospital | 3 (20) | 2 (12.5) | 5 | 16.13 |
| Home | 8 (53.33) | 12 (75) | 20 | 64.52 |
| Nursing home | 3 (20) | 0 (0) | 3 | 9.68 |
| Hospice facility | 1 (6.67) | 2 (12.5) | 3 | 9.68 |
a
χ2(1, N=31)=4.21, p=0.040.
AA, African American.