Table 1.
Demographic characteristics of the sample at baseline
| Variable | Total (N = 34) | PATCH (n = 17) | SRSP (n = 17) |
|---|---|---|---|
| M (SD) | M (SD) | M (SD) | |
| Age, mean (SD) | 47.1 (12.8) | 48.2 (13.2) | 46.0 (12.7) |
| n (%) | n (%) | n (%) | |
| Gender | |||
| Male | 21 (61.8%) | 10 (58.8%) | 11 (64.7%) |
| Female | 13 (38.2%) | 7 (41.2%) | 6 (35.3%) |
| Race | |||
| Black/African American | 33 (97.1%) | 17 (100.0%) | 16 (94.1%) |
| Other | 1 (2.9%) | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (5.9%) |
| Education | |||
| Grade 9–12 | 21 (70.0%) | 9 (60.0%) | 12 (80.0%) |
| Grade 12 + | 9 (30.0%) | 6 (40.0%) | 3 (20.0%) |
| Employed | |||
| Yes | 3(8.8%) | 2(11.8%) | 1(5.9%) |
| No | 31(91.2%) | 15(88.2%) | 16(94.1%) |
| Disability benefits | |||
| Yes | 22(71.0%) | 11(68.8%) | 11(73.3%) |
| No | 9(29.0%) | 5(31.3%) | |
| Marital status | |||
| Never married | 24 (70.6%) | 12 (70.6%) | 12 (70.6%) |
| Other | 10 (29.4%) | 5 (29.4%) | 5 (29.4%) |
PATCH Personal Approach to Treatment Choices for HIV, SRSP Stress Reduction Skills Program; Other marital status includes: married, divorced, separated, widowed. There were no significant differences between groups