Table 1.
Demographic Characteristics of the Sample (N = 43)
| Variable | N or Average | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, M (SD) | Range: 32 to 77 (years) | 56.33 | (12.07) |
| Education, n (%) | Lower than high school diploma/GED | 1 | (2.3) |
| High school diploma/GED | 15 | (34.9) | |
| Greater than high school diploma/GED | 27 | (62.8) | |
| Marital status, n (%) | Married | 12 | (27.9) |
| Divorced | 18 | (41.9) | |
| Separated, Widowed, Single | 11 | (25.5) | |
| Other | 2 | (4.7) | |
| Perceived health, n (%) | Poor or fair | 14 | (32.5) |
| Good or excellent | 29 | (67.5) | |
| Monthly household income, n (%) | Less than $1,499 | 21 | (48.8) |
| $1,500-$2,999 | 14 | (32.6) | |
| More than $3,000 | 8 | (18.6) | |
| Type of cancer, n (%) | Breast | 14 | (32.6) |
| Cervical | 14 | (32.6) | |
| Colon | 5 | (11.6) | |
| Lung | 2 | (4.7) | |
| Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma | 2 | (4.7) | |
| Others | 6 | (13.9) | |
| Religion | Yes | 394 | (90.7) |
| No | 4 | (9.3) | |
| Health insurance | Yes | 40 | (93.0) |
| No | 3 | (7.0) | |
| Time with cancer | Ranged from 3 month to 9 years | 2.42 | (2.19) |