Table 1.
Descriptive characteristics (n = 269).
| Overall (n = 269) | Females (n = 214) | Males (n = 55) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demographic characteristics | |||
| Age (years) | 55.0 (14.4) | 55.0 (14.9) | 55.1 (12.8) |
| Female | 79.6% | n/a | n/a |
| African American/Black | 96.3% | 97.7% | 90.1% |
| Education | |||
| < High school | 11.2% | 11.7% | 9.1% |
| High school or GED | 38.3% | 40.2% | 30.9% |
| Some college/training | 37.2% | 36.9% | 38.2% |
| College degree or higher | 13.4% | 11.2% | 21.8% |
| Annual family income ($) | 21,700 (17,500) | 21,400 (17,000) | 23,100 (19,700) |
| Health/comorbidities | |||
| BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2 | 46.8% | 52.3% | 25.5% |
| Mean BMI (kg/m2) | 30.7 (7.3) | 31.6 (7.4) | 27.1 (5.5) |
| Hypertensiona | 68.8% | 70.6% | 61.8% |
| Poor or fair self-reported healthb | 30.5% | 31.3% | 27.3% |
| Positive screen for OSA based on Berlin Questionnaire | |||
| High risk (based on all 3 categories) | 31.2% | 32.7% | 25.5% |
| Category 1: snoring | 32.0% | 32.7% | 29.1% |
| Category 2: sleepiness | 13.4% | 14.5% | 9.1% |
| Category 3: BMI or high blood pressure | 74.3% | 78.0% | 60.0% |
Values are reported as percentage or mean (standard deviation). aIncludes individuals who reported having a prior diagnosis with hypertension, reported currently taking medication for hypertension, or who had high blood pressure by objective measurement (SBP 140 mmHg or higher or DBP 90 mmHg or higher). bOther options are “good,” “very good,” or “excellent.” BMI = body mass index, DBP = diastolic blood pressure, GED = general educational development certificate, n/a = not available, OSA = obstructive sleep apnea, SBP = systolic blood pressure.