Table 1.
Characteristics of the Study Sample of Chinese Americans (N = 430)
| % or Mean (SD) | Coding | |
|---|---|---|
| ACP engagement | ||
| ACP contemplation | 48.45% | 0 (never and don't want to/never but want to/reluctant to), 1 (yes) |
| ACP discussion | 43.27% | 0 (never and don't want to/never but want to/reluctant to), 1 (yes) |
| EOL preferences in burial planning | 24.12% | 0 (no), 1 (yes) |
| US-born | 27.60% | 0 (no), 1 (yes) |
| Family Relationships | ||
| Family cohesion | 9.21 (1.99) | 0 (least cohesive)–12 (most cohesive) |
| Family conflict | 1.63 (2.10) | 0 (least cultural conflict)–10 (most cultural conflict) |
| Female | 58.94% | 0 (male), 1 (female) |
| Age | 73.62 (9.87) | 52-99 |
| Married | 69.47% | 0 (unmarried), 1 (married) |
| Education | 11.58 (4.96) | 0-26 |
| Financial strain | 0.85 (0.86) | 0 (not at all)–3 (a great deal) |
| Living alone | 31.36% | 0 (no), 1 (yes) |
| Participation in social activities | 69.50% | 0 (no), 1 (yes) |
| Self-rated health as excellent/good | 62.01% | 0 (no), 1 (yes) |
| Number of chronic disease | 1.25 (1.14) | 0-7 |
| ADL disability | 3.51% | 0 (no help needed), 1 (needs help) |
| Psychological distress | 1.67 (0.73) | 1 least distressful–5 most distressful |
ADL, activities of daily living.