Table 1 Physician and patient demographic data
Patient characteristics (n = 301 at baseline) | Number | % or SD |
|---|---|---|
Male | 190 | 63.1% |
Age in years (mean, SD) | 42.9 | 13 |
Ethnicity | ||
African American | 170 | 56.5% |
Latino | 47 | 15.6% |
White | 58 | 19.3% |
Other | 26 | 8.6% |
Graduated from high school | 189 | 62.8% |
Had one or more medical comorbidities | 206 | 68.4% |
Has previously met doctor visiting today | 209 | 69.4% |
Physician counseled about unhealthy alcohol use | 235 | 78.1% |
Drinks per day at baseline (mean, SD) | 2.45 | 4.26 |
Drinks per day at 6 month follow-up (mean, SD) n = 231 | 2.71 | 7.56 |
Physician characteristics (n = 41 at baseline) | ||
Male | 23 | 56% |
Age in years (mean, SD) | 34.4 | 7.04 |
Ethnicity | ||
African American | 4 | 9.8% |
Latino | 2 | 4.9% |
White | 27 | 65.8% |
Other | 8 | 19.5% |
Faculty level physician | 22 | 53% |