Table 1.
Characteristics of the sample (N = 331)
| Characteristics | n (%) |
|---|---|
| Age (years) | |
| 55–64 years | 133 (40.2) |
| 65–74 years | 133 (40.2) |
| 75–84 years | 58 (17.5) |
| > 85 years | 7 (2.1) |
| Male (sex) | 240 (72.5) |
| Race | |
| White | 289 (87.6) |
| Non-White | 41 (12.4) |
| Marital status | |
| Married | 249 (75.2) |
| Single | 82 (24.8) |
| Employment | |
| Employed | 153 (46.2) |
| Unemployed (includes retirees) | 178 (53.8) |
| Income | |
| <$20,000 | 23 (7.1) |
| $20,000–$39,000 | 74 (23.0) |
| $40,000-–$79,000 | 117 (36.3) |
| >$80,000 | 108 (33.5) |
| Insurance | |
| Medicare | 180 (54.5) |
| Medicaid | 6 (1.8) |
| Private/AARP | 305 (92.4) |
| Out of pocket | 143 (43.3) |
| Non-smoker | 323 (97.6) |
| Diagnosed with hypertension | 312 (95.7) |
| Prescribed a beta-blocker | 261 (81.1) |
Note: Participants had more than one type of insurance.