Table 1.
Descriptive statistics of the study sample
| Participant Characteristics | N | M (SD) or % |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 35 | 51.03 (11.09) |
| Sex (females) | 25 | 71.4% |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||
| Non-Hispanic White | 6 | 17.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 | 60.0% |
| African American | 5 | 14.3% |
| Other | 3 | 8.6% |
| Marital Status | ||
| Never Married | 5 | 14.3% |
| Married | 13 | 37.1% |
| Separated/ Divorced | 14 | 40.0% |
| Widowed | 3 | 8.6% |
| Education | ||
| Less than High School | 5 | 14.3% |
| High School Diploma | 16 | 45.7% |
| Some College/Technical School | 9 | 25.7% |
| College Graduate (Degree) | 2 | 5.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 3 | 8.6% |
| Employment | ||
| Employed Full or Part Time | 7 | 20.0% |
| Unemployed/Laid Off & Looking for Work | 7 | 20.0% |
| Unemployed & Not Looking for Work | 13 | 37.1% |
| Homemaker | 2 | 5.7% |
| Retired | 6 | 17.1% |
| Household Income | ||
| $19,999 or less | 24 | 68.6% |
| $20,000 to $39,000 | 9 | 25.7% |
| $40,000 to $59,000 | 1 | 2.9% |
| $60,000 to $79,000 | 1 | 2.9% |
| Diabetes Diagnosis Length (years) | 35 | 12.58 (8.49) |
| Diabetes-Related Medication Use | ||
| Oral Meds and/or Non-insulin Injectable | 8 | 23% |
| Insulin | 10 | 28% |
| Both | 14 | 40% |
| None | 3 | 9% |