Table 2.
Participant Demographics and Health Characteristics by High and Low Social Coping Self-Efficacy
| Participant Characteristics | Total (n=159) | Low SE (n=31) | High SE (n=128) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, mean (SD) | 82.0 (6.3) | 81.7 (7.5) | 82.1 (5.9) |
| Sex, n female (% female) | 116 (72.9%) | 23 (74.2%) | 93 (72.7%) |
| Race, n (% white) | 142 (92.8%) | 29 (96.7%) | 113 (91.9%) |
| Education, mean # of years (SD) | 17.0 (3.1) | 16.8 (2.9) | 17.1 (3.2) |
| Charlson Co-Morbidities, mean (SD) | 1.19 (1.45) | 1.23 (1.63) | 1.19 (1.41) |
| Body Mass Index, mean (SD) | 27.2 (5.3) | 27.2 (5.9) | 27.2 (5.2) |
| Tobacco, n (% former or current) | 75 (47.7%) | 12 (41.4%) | 60 (49.18%) |
| Blood Pressure, mean (SD) | 133(15.2) / 72 (7.4) | 133 (14.4) / 73 (7.6) | 133 (15.4) / 71.8 (7.4) |
| Heart Rate, mean (SD) | 67.8 (7.8) | 67.5 (8.5) | 67.9 (7.6) |
| Social Support, mean (SD) | 24.3 (4.5) | 21.3 (5.2) | 24.9 (4.0)* |
| Life Events, mean (SD) | 90.48 (71.4) | 109.0 (76.0) | 86.0 (69.8) |
| Perceived Stress, mean (SD) | 2.35 (0.29) | 2.36 (0.34) | 2.34 (0.28) |
| Financial Strain, n (% yes) | 19 (12.0%)) | 6 (20.0%) | 13 (10.1%) |
*
Significant Difference between High and Low Social Coping Self-Efficacy Groups at p<0.0001