Table 1 Demographic and clinical characteristics of total study sample (N = 40)
Characteristic (Reference group) | n (%) | Mean (SD) | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
Age | - | 59 (15.99) | 29 – 89 |
Gender (Female) | 17 (43) | - | - |
Race & ethnicity (White) | 21 (53) | - | - |
Years of education | - | 12.72 (3.90) | 0 – 22 |
Relationship status | |||
Single Includes: Single; Previously married, now widowed | 20 (50) | ||
In a relationship Includes: Married; In a relationship, living with romantic partner; In a relationship, not living with romantic partner | 20 (50) | ||
Interview length [in minutes] | - | 27.18 (11.82) | 14.02 – 68.24 |
Currently employed (No) | 34 (85) | ||
Rural status (Yes) | 15 (38) | ||
Self-reported general health rating | - | 2.87 (0.92) | 1 – 5 |
Time since CKD diagnosis [in years] | - | 10.07 (9.32) | 0.42 – 36 |
Time since kidney failure diagnosis [in years] | - | 4.55 (5.71) | 0.08 – 27 |
Time since dialysis initiation [in years] | - | 2.76 (2.46) | 0.04 – 12 |
Diabetes | 19 (48) | - | - |
Hypertension | 34 (85) | - | - |