Table 1.
Descriptive characteristics of participants (n = 30). TT, Tension Tamer; SPCTL, lifestyle education program delivered via smartphone.
| Demographic | Self-Reported Response | TT (n = 16) | SPCTL (n = 14) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (M+/− SD) | 46.5 ± 13.0 | 43.4 ± 14.2 | |
| Gender | Male | 48.7% | 49.3% |
| Female | 51.3% | 50.7% | |
| Race | African American | 51.3% | 42.1% |
| White | 48.7% | 57.9% | |
| Marital Status | Single | 6.7% | 20% |
| Married/Living with Significant Other | 73.3% | 66.7% | |
| Separated/Divorced | 13.3% | 6.7% | |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 6.7% | |
| Education | High School or less | 6.7% | 6.7% |
| Partial/College Grad | 93.3% | 93.3% | |
| Income | $0–25,000 | 20.0% | 33.3% |
| $25–50,000 | 13.3% | 13.3% | |
| >$50,000 | 53.3% | 53.3% | |
| Not Reported | 13.3% | 0% | |
| Employment | Full Time | 66.7% | 73.3% |
| Part-Time | 13.3% | 0% | |
| Retired/Disabled | 20.0% | 26.6% |
M: mean; SD: standard deviation; n = sample size; TT: Tension Tamer group; SPCTL: lifestyle education program delivered via smartphone group; $: USD.