Table 1.
Participant demographic and MS characteristics (N = 348).
| Variable | n (%) | Mean (SD) |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 49.00 (11.63) | |
| Self-reported sex | ||
| Female | 283 (81.3%) | |
| Male | 65 (18.7%) | |
| Race | ||
| Caucasian | 322 (92.5%) | |
| African American | 11 (3.2%) | |
| Asian American/Pacific Islander | 4 (1.1%) | |
| Native American/American Indian | 1 (0.3%) | |
| Other | 10 (2.9%) | |
| Hispanic, Latino, Spanish Origin | ||
| Yes | 12 (3.4%) | |
| No | 336 (96.6%) | |
| Marital status | ||
| Single | 57 (16.4%) | |
| Married | 218 (62.6%) | |
| Cohabitating | 17 (4.9%) | |
| Widowed | 6 (1.7%) | |
| Separated | 4 (1.1%) | |
| Divorced | 46 (13.2%) | |
| Education level | ||
| Less than high school graduation | 1 (0.3%) | |
| High school diploma or equivalency | 29 (8.3%) | |
| Some college | 61 (17.5%) | |
| Associate degree | 35 (10.1%) | |
| Bachelor's degree | 127 (36.5%) | |
| Master's degree | 74 (21.3%) | |
| Doctorate degree | 21 (6.0%) | |
| Employment status | ||
| Full-time | 160 (46.0%) | |
| Part-time | 30 (8.6%) | |
| Unemployed | 43 (12.4%) | |
| Retired | 68 (19.5%) | |
| Student | 3 (0.9%) | |
| Looking for work | 5 (1.4%) | |
| Other | 39 (11.2%) | |
| MS subtype | ||
| Relapsing-remitting | 269 (77.3%) | |
| Primary progressive | 31 (8.9%) | |
| Secondary progressive | 39 (11.2%) | |
| Other | 9 (2.6%) | |
| MS duration (years) | 12.19 (9.31) |