Number of Participants | 124 |
Age (mean, SD) | 49 (14.2) |
20 - 29 | 10% |
30 - 39 | 17% |
40 - 49 | 27% |
50 - 59 | 23% |
60 and older | 23% |
Religion | |
Christian | 45% |
Muslim | 55% |
Race/Ethnicity | |
Black/African American | 45% |
Hispanic/Latino | 8% |
Asian/Pacific Islander | 11% |
Other | 36% |
Race/Ethnicity—Other | |
Guyanese | 15% |
West Indian | 11% |
Place of Birth | |
USA | 24% |
Trinidad & Tobago | 22% |
Guyana | 21% |
Other Caribbean Island | 33% |
Relationship Status | |
Single | 25% |
Married | 52% |
Divorced | 14% |
Social Support | |
Family Close By | 87% |
Count on Family | 86% |
Friends Close By | 85% |
Count on Friends | 82% |
Employment Status | |
Unemployed | 27% |
Part-Time | 13% |
Full-Time | 60% |
Monthly Income | |
Below $1000 | 25% |
$1001 - $3000 | 36% |
$3001 - $5000 | 19% |
Above $5001 | 11% |
Highest Education | |
Did not finish high school | 6% |
High school graduate/GED | 13% |
Some college/2-year degree | 35% |
College (4-year degree) | 15% |
Master’s degree | 28% |
PhD/ED/JD/MD | 4% |
Living Condition | |
Own | 61% |
Rent | 26% |
Staying with family | 13% |
Health Insurance | |
No | 10% |
Yes | 90% |
Type of Health Insurance | |
Private | 17% |
Employer | 44% |
Government | 31% |
Other | 8% |
Last Physical Exam | |
Within past year | 71% |