TABLE 1.
Sample Demographics
| Variables | Women With RRMS (n = 40) | Healthy Women (n = 40) | Overall Sample (n = 80) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years), M (SD) | 43.8 (9.2) | 43.4 (10.3) | 43.6 (3.6) |
| Range | 26–69 | 24–69 | 24–69 |
| Time since diagnosis (years), M (SD) | 8.7 (7.3) | N/A | N/A |
| Education (years), M (SD) | 14.3 (2.7)* | 16.5 (2.9) | 15.1 (2.9) |
| PASAT, M (SD) | 36.2 (11.7)** | 52.3 (4.6) | N/A |
| Marital status (%) | |||
| Single | 20 | 22.5 | 21.3 |
| Married | 55 | 72.5 | 64.1 |
| Divorced or widowed | 20 | 5 | 12.5 |
| Separated | 5 | 0 | 2.5 |
| Race (%) | |||
| White | 77.5 | 85 | 81.2 |
| African Americana | 22.5 | 12.5 | 17.5 |
| Hispanic | 0 | 2.5 | 1.3 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Living location (%) | |||
| Urban | 77.5 | 77.5 | 77.5 |
| Rural | 22.5 | 22.5 | 22.5 |
| Living arrangement (%) | |||
| Alone | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| With spouse | 57.5 | 70 | 63.8 |
| Family, friends | 27.5 | 15 | 21.2 |
| Institution | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Employment (%) | |||
| Employed | 37.5** | 75 | 56.2 |
| Unemployed | 25 | 15 | 20 |
| Disabled | 32.5 | 0 | 16.3 |
| Other | 5 | 10 | 7.5 |
Note. Percentages are based on the total for each group and may not total 100 due to rounding. RRMS = relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis; SD = standard deviation; PASAT = Paced Auditory Serial Addition Test; N/A = not applicable.
a
The African American sample reflects racial diversity of the area.
*
p = .001.
**
p < .0001.