Sample characteristics (n=192)
| Age | 60.1 (SD=9.36) |
| Gender | |
| Male | 29% |
| Female | 71% |
| Education | |
| Grades 1–8 | 9% |
| Grade 9–11 | 22% |
| High school graduate | 25% |
| College 1–3 years | 25% |
| College graduate | 19% |
| Marital status | |
| Currently married | 32% |
| Never married | 24% |
| Separated | 9% |
| Divorced | 22% |
| Widowed | 13% |
| Race | |
| White | 27% |
| Black | 67% |
| White and American Indian | 6% |
| Hispanic or latino | 3% |
| Employed | 25% |
| Insured | 92% |
| Income | |
| $0–$14 999 | 45% |
| $15 000–$74 999 | 42% |
| $75 000 or more | 12% |
| Self-reported health status | |
| Excellent | 2% |
| Very good | 17% |
| Good | 38% |
| Fair | 33% |
| Poor | 10% |
| Current smoker | 18% |
| Depressive symptoms | 47% |