Table 2.
Presence and Level of Spouse/partner Support by Sociodemographic Characteristics.
| Characteristics | High support from spouse/partner, n (%) | Low support from spouse/partner, n (%) | No spouse/partner, n (%) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Race | ||||
| White | 566 (61) | 19 (2) | 334 (36) | <.001 |
| Black | 131 (39) | 7 (2) | 198 (59) | |
| Other | 15 (62) | 1 (4) | 8 (34) | |
| Sex | ||||
| Male | 453 (67) | 14 (2) | 210 (31) | <.001 |
| Female | 263 (44) | 12 (2) | 322 (54) | |
| Age (years) | ||||
| <50 | 129 (59) | 7 (3) | 83 (38) | <.001 |
| 50–64 | 276 (59) | 9 (2) | 178 (38) | |
| 65–74 | 175 (59) | 6 (2) | 116 (39) | |
| ≥75 | 134 (44) | 9 (3) | 162 (53) | |
| Annual income, USD | ||||
| <20 000 | 57 (25) | 5 (2) | 166 (73) | <.001 |
| 20 000–49 000 | 176 (53) | 7 (2) | 150 (45) | |
| 50 000–89 000 | 195 (72) | 3 (1) | 70 (26) | |
| >90 000 | 159 (84) | 9 (5) | 21 (11) | |
| Highest level of education | ||||
| <High school | 88 (43) | 2 (1) | 115 (56) | <.001 |
| High school | 176 (56) | 3 (1) | 135 (43) | |
| Some college | 231 (56) | 12 (3) | 169 (41) | |
| College or graduate degree | 218 (66) | 10 (3) | 102 (31) |