Table 1.
Characteristics of Study Households and Subjects
| Category | Characteristic | No. of Households or Subjects, Category (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Householdsa (n = 383) | Inpatient (vs outpatient) index veteran | 171 (45) |
| Single subject (vs multisubject) | 178 (44) | |
| With pet | 80 (21) | |
| With child | 10 (3) | |
| Subjects (n = 741) | From household of inpatient veteran | 296 (40) |
| From single-subject household | 177 (24) | |
| Human | 592 (80) | |
| Pet | 149 (20) | |
| Adult | 578 (78) | |
| Child | 14 (2) | |
| Age ≥65 yearsb | 342 (60) | |
| Race (for adults, n = 578) | ||
| White | 565 (98) | |
| Black | 8 (1.3) | |
| Other | 5 (0.7) | |
| Male sex (for adults, n = 545)c | 381 (70) |
aHousehold size: mean, 1.9 (range, 1–10).
bAge (for adults): mean, 65.2 years (range, 18–93 years).
cData were available for 545/578 (95%) adult participants.