Comparison of Sociodemographic Factors in Those With Diabetes With and Without Depressive Symptoms
| Variable | Diabetes Patients with No Depressive Symptoms (n = 752) | Diabetes Patients with Depressive Symptoms (n = 471) |
|---|---|---|
| Sex (% [n]) | ||
| Male | 57.7 (434) | 52.9 (249) |
| Female | 42.3 (318) | 47.1 (222) |
| Age (years) | 61.2 | 58.7 |
| Race (% [n]) | ||
| White | 95.1 (708) | 90.1 (419) |
| Black | 1.5 (11) | 5.0 (23) |
| Asian | 1.2 (9) | 2.4 (11) |
| Other | 2.3 (17) | 2.6 (12) |
| Marital status (% [n]) | ||
| Married | 73.5 (540) | 66.2 (303) |
| Single | 7.1 (52) | 9.0 (41) |
| Separated/divorced | 8.0 (59) | 12.7 (58) |
| Widowed | 9.5 (70) | 12.2 (56) |
| Education (% [n]) | ||
| Less than high school | 4.9 (36) | 7.1 (32) |
| High school | 28.1 (205) | 31.5 (143) |
| Vocational/business | 12.7 (93) | 13.7 (62) |
| Some college | 23.6 (172) | 24.9 (113) |
| College degree | 16.3 (119) | 15.2 (69) |
| Graduate school | 14.4 (105) | 7.7 (35) |
| Employment (% [n]) | ||
| Full time | 43.2 (317) | 44.6 (204) |
| Part time | 6.8 (50) | 3.9 (18) |
| Unemployed | 1.2 (9) | 5.3 (24) |
| Retired | 44.3 (325) | 42.2 (193) |
| Other | 4.5 (33) | 3.9 (18) |
| Household Income (% [n]) | ||
| <$25,000 | 14.0 (100) | 20.5 (93) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 31.5 (225) | 35.1 (159) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.6 (147) | 18.1 (82) |
| ≥$75,000 | 19.7 (141) | 16.1 (73) |
| Won't Answer | 14.3 (102) | 10.2 (46) |