Table 1 Characteristics of interviewed depressed older men and their family members
Men (N = 15) | Family (N = 12) | |
|---|---|---|
Mean age | 63.5 | 53.7 |
Ethnicity | ||
Latino | 7 (46.66%) | 5 (41.67%) |
White non-Hispanic | 4 (26.67%) | 5 (41.67% |
Other | 4 (26.67%) | 2 (16.66%) |
Language | ||
English | 12 (80%) | 11 (91.67%) |
Spanish | 3 (20%) | 1 (8.33%) |
Country of birth | ||
United States | 11 (73.34%) | 11 (91.67%) |
Mexico | 2 (13.33%) | 1 (8.33%) |
Other | 2 (13.33%) | 0 |
Self-reported general health | ||
Excellent/very good | 0 | 4 (33.34%) |
Good | 5 (33.33%) | 5 (41.67%) |
Fair | 6 (40%) | 2 (16.66%) |
Poor | 4 (26.67%) | 1 (8.33%) |
Relationship | ||
Spouse/partner | N/A | 6 (50%) |
Child | N/A | 3 (25%) |
Other family relative | N/A | 2 (16.67%) |
Family friend | N/A | 1 (8.33%) |
Marital status | ||
Married | 8 (53.33%) | 6 (50%) |
Living in a marriage-like relationship | 0 | 1 (8.33%) |
Separated/divorced/widowed | 4 (26.67%) | 3 (25%) |
Never married | 3 (20%) | 2 (16.67%) |
Education | ||
< 12 years | 4 (26.67%) | 4 (33.33%) |
12 years | 5 (33.33%) | 4 (33.33%) |
> 12 years | 6 (40%) | 4 (33.33%) |
Employment | ||
No, retired | 9 (60%) | 5 (41.67%) |
No, unemployed but seeking work | 5 (33.33%) | 2 (16.67%) |
Yes, part-time | 0 | 1 (8.33%) |
Yes, full-time | 1 (6.67%) | 4 (33.33%) |
Income | ||
Less than $10,000 | 7 (46.67%) | 3 (25%) |
$10,000–$25,000 | 7 (46.67%) | 5 (41.67%) |
$25,000–$50,000 | 1 (6.66%) | 4 (33.33%) |