| Characterisic | Total (n = 72) | Interviews (n = 21) |
|---|---|---|
| Mean age (range) | 46 (25–72) | 52 (27–71) |
| Male % (n) | 11% (8) | 24% (5) |
| Spanish speaking | 49% (35) | 48% (10) |
| Black race | 21% (15) | 33% (7) |
| Hispanic | 67% (48) | 62% (13) |
| Income ≤ $30,000 | 58% (42) | 48% (10) |
| < High school degree | 33% (24) | 38% (8) |
| No health insurance | 40% (29) | 24% (5) |
The participants in our study were mostly middle aged, Hispanic females with a high proportion who speak Spanish. They are of low socioeconomic status with low income, low levels of education, and many lack health insurance. These characteristics are true of both the total group who participated in the study as well as the subset of participants who completed interviews.