Table 1.
Demographic characteristics of couples
| Characteristic | Patient (n = 10) | Spouse (n = 10) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) [mean (SD)] | 71.6 (7.9) | 69.4 (5.4) |
| Sex | ||
| % Male | 100% | |
| % Female | 100% | |
| Race (% white) | 100% | 90%a |
| Ethnicity (% Non-Hispanic) | 100% | 100% |
| Education (% above high school) | 75% | 75% |
| Employment status | ||
| % Retired | 70% | 80% |
| % Working full or part-time | 30% | 20% |
| Oregon resident (%) | 50% | 50% |
| Marital status (% married) | 100% | 100% |
| Length of relationship (years) [mean (SD)] | 38.1 (16.8) | 38.4 (17.22) |
| BMI (kg/m2) [mean (SD)] | 33.7 (6.4) | 31.2 (9.7) |
| Patient characteristics | ||
| Time since diagnosis (months) [mean (SD)] | 22.7 (29.8) | NA |
| Currently on ADT (%) | 40% | NA |
| Metastatic disease (%) | 12.5%b | NA |
Abbreviations: BMI body mass index, ADT androgen deprivation therapy, NA not applicable
aMissing data n = 1
bMissing data n = 3