Table 1 Sample Characteristics
| Â | Total Sample N = 426 |
|---|---|
Gender | Â |
   Female | 49.5% |
Average age | 46 years |
Race/Ethnicity | Â |
   Black | 61% |
   Hispanic | 39% |
Primary language | Â |
   Spanish | 18% |
Education level | Â |
   High school diploma or GED | 64% |
   Bachelor's or higher degree | 8.4% |
Sexual orientation | Â |
   Gay or Bisexual | 26% |
Have spouse or partner | 26% |
Living situation | Â |
   Live with spouse or partner | 21% |
   Live with adult other than spouse or partner | 35% |
   Live with minor children | 19% |
   Live with an individual who is seropositive | 16% |
Unstable housing ( Does not have a place of their own) | 10% |
Reported working | 14% |
Involved in the criminal justice system (at some time) | 48% |
Average number of years diagnosed | 9.7 years |
CD4 Count greater than 200 | 83% |
Undetectable viral load | 46% |
Average number of opportunistic infections | 2.3 |
   Had 2 or 3 conditions | 38% |
   Had 4 or more conditions | 24% |
   Reported never receiving treatment for one or more conditions | 27% |
Average number of physical and psychological symptoms | 4.27 |
Average score on the MOS physical composite scale | 63.7 (out of 100) |
Average score on the MOS psychological composite scale | 64.3 (out of 100) |