Demographic characteristic of patients
| Characteristic | No. of Patients (%) |
|---|---|
| Sex | |
| Female | 26 (52%) |
| Male | 24 (48%) |
| Ethnicity | |
| White | 47 (94%) |
| African American | 3 (6%) |
| Relationship status | |
| Never married | 5 (10%) |
| Married | 35 (70%) |
| Committed partner | 1 (2%) |
| Divorced | 5 (10%) |
| Widowed | 6 (12%) |
| Avocational status | |
| Retired | 26 (52%) |
| Employed | 10 (20%) |
| Disabled/unable to work | 3 (6%) |
| Unemployed | 11 (24%) |
| Average annual income | |
| <$20,000 | 5 (10%) |
| $20,000–$50,000 | 18 (36%) |
| >$50,000 | 20 (40%) |
| Educational status | |
| Refused to answer | 7 (14%) |
| Less than high school level | 7 (14%) |
| High school graduate | 18 (36%) |
| College or university degree | 25 (50%) |