Table 1 Sample demographic characteristics.
From: Misinterpretation with norm-based scoring of health status in adults with type 1 diabetes
Characteristic | n | Total* |
|---|---|---|
Age (yrs) – mean (SD) | 215 | 37.13 (14.28) |
Sex | 216 | Â |
   Female |  | 127 (58.8) |
Marital Status | 216 | Â |
   Single |  | 69 (31.9) |
   Married/In a partnership |  | 131 (60.6) |
   Separated/Divorced |  | 13 (6.0) |
   Widowed |  | 3 (1.4) |
Highest Level of Completed Education | 216 | Â |
   Less than high school |  | 16 (7.4) |
   High school |  | 42 (19.4) |
   Some college |  | 43 (19.9) |
   College degree |  | 41 (19.0) |
   Some university |  | 27 (12.5) |
   University degree |  | 40 (8.5) |
   Other |  | 7 (3.2) |
Main Activity in Last 12 months | 216 | Â |
   Working |  | 126 (58.3) |
   Looking for work |  | 11 (5.1) |
   Keeping house |  | 18 (8.3) |
   Student |  | 30(13.9) |
   Disability |  | 16 (7.4) |
   Retired |  | 15 (6.9) |
Total Household Income Last Year | 196 | Â |
   ≤ $10 000 |  | 19 (9.7) |
   $10 000 – 29 999 |  | 44 (22.4) |
   $30 000 – 49 999 |  | 37 (18.9) |
   $50 000 – 69 999 |  | 36 (18.4) |
   ≥ $70 000 |  | 60 (30.6) |