Demographic Characteristics of Study Sample (n = 465) and Community Health Center (CHC) Patient Population Overall.
| Characteristic | Study Sample No. (%) | Percent of CHC Patient Population Overall* |
|---|---|---|
| Sex | ||
| Male | 136 (29) | 42 |
| Female | 329 (71) | 58 |
| Insurance | ||
| Medicaid | 259 (56) | 45 |
| Private | 45 (10) | 10 |
| Race | ||
| American Indian | 4 (1) | 0 |
| Asian | 28 (6) | 7 |
| African American | 45 (10) | 12 |
| White | 159 (34) | 32 |
| Ethnicity | ||
| Hispanic | 188 (41) | 42 |
* Data obtained from Federal Government Uniform Data System Report for the reporting period January 1998 to December 1998.