Descriptive Characteristics (n = 683)
| n | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | ||
| Female | 439 | 64.3 |
| Male | 244 | 35.7 |
| Age, years | ||
| 55 to 64 | 106 | 15.5 |
| 65 to 74 | 337 | 49.3 |
| ≥ 75 | 240 | 35.1 |
| Education | ||
| No high school diploma | 168 | 24.6 |
| High school diploma | 242 | 35.4 |
| Some college or college degree | 273 | 40.0 |
| Living alone | ||
| No | 276 | 40.4 |
| Yes | 407 | 59.6 |
| Smoking behaviors | ||
| Current smoker | 142 | 20.8 |
| Past smoker | 214 | 31.4 |
| Never smoked | 326 | 47.8 |
| Mean ± SD | ||
| Age (years: 55 to 96) | 71.8 ± 8.3 | |
| Education attainment (1 to 16) | 12.8 ± 2.2 | |
| Financial strains (1 to 5) | 1.8 ± 1.1 | |
| Continuity of care (0 to 3) | 2.5 ± 0.66 | |
| Major chronic conditions (1 to 6) | 1.8 ± 0.9 |