Table 1 Demographic characteristics of participants
Demographic Characteristic | Participants (n = 20) |
|---|---|
Age, mean (range) | 42.2 (26-60) |
Male | 10 (50%) |
Race | |
 White | 11 (55%) |
 Black/African American | 6 (30%) |
 Mixed | 2 (10%) |
 Other | 1 (5%) |
Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity | 6 (30%) |
Insurance Status | |
 Medicaid (MassHealth) | 18 (90%) |
 Private insurance | 2 (10%) |
Education Level | |
 Grades 9-11 | 7 (35%) |
 Graduated high school | 2 (10%) |
 GED | 5 (25%) |
 Some College | 4 (20%) |
 Technical School | 1 (5%) |
 Associate degree from college | 1 (5%) |
Homelessness | 12 (60%) |
Marital Status | |
 Married | 1 (5%) |
 Divorced/separated | 4 (20%) |
 Living together | 1 (5%) |
 Never married | 14 (70%) |
Unemployed | 18 (90%) |
Yearly household income before taxes | |
 $0-$14,999 | 16 (80%) |
 $15,000-$34,999 | 2 (10%) |
 $35,000-$74,999 | 2 (10%) |