Table 1 Demographic, environmental & health characteristics of all participants at time point 1 (T1), (N = 206)
Characteristics | N | (%) |
|---|---|---|
SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC | ||
Sex | ||
Female | 148 | (71.8) |
Male | 58 | (28.2) |
Age (yrs.) | ||
Younger than 18 | 17 | (8.2) |
18 to 34 | 28 | (13.6) |
35 to 44 | 28 | (13.6) |
45 to 64 | 89 | (43.2) |
65 or older | 44 | (21.4) |
Missing | 0 | |
Race/Ethnicity | ||
Asian | 16 | (7.8) |
Black (NH)a | 83 | (40.5) |
Hispanic | 40 | (19.5) |
Other Not Specified | 6 | (2.9) |
White (NH)a | 60 | (29.3) |
Missing | 1 | |
Education | ||
High School or less | 54 | (27.1) |
Some College | 32 | (16.1) |
Undergraduate | 62 | (31.2) |
Advanced Degree | 51 | (25.6) |
Missing | 7 | |
ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES | ||
Home Flooded | ||
No | 43 | (20.9) |
Yes | 163 | (79.1) |
Missing | 0 | |
Signs of Household Mold | ||
No | 30 | (18.0) |
Yes | 137 | (82.0) |
Missing | 39 | |
Individual Exposures (Yes)b | ||
Sewage | 100 | (52.9) |
Debris | 129 | (68.3) |
Contaminated Waters | 143 | (75.7) |
Mold | 115 | (60.8) |
Exhaust Fumes from Generators | 34 | (18.0) |
Leaks/Spills; Diesel Fuel/Heating | 15 | (7.9) |
None of the Above | 18 | (9.5) |
Rescued during Harvey | ||
No | 135 | (71.0) |
Yes | 55 | (29.0) |
Missing | 16 | |
Involved in Clean-Upc | ||
No | 58 | (28.1) |
Yes | 132 | (64.1) |
Missing | 16 | (7.8) |
Activity in Flooded Homes (Yes)c,d | ||
Remove Water | 116 | (56.3) |
Remove Mud | 118 | (57.3) |
Tear Out Work | 112 | (54.4) |
Major Repair | 26 | (12.6) |
None of the Above | 23 | (11.2) |
HEALTH OUTCOMES | ||
Stress Level Post-Harvey | ||
Mean (SD)e | 8.0 | 2.10 |
Median [IQR]f | 8.0 | [7, 10] |
Injuries due to Harvey | ||
No | 125 | (68.3) |
Yes | 58 | (31.7) |
Missing | 23 | |
Allergic Symptoms | ||
No | 37 | (20.6) |
Yes | 143 | (79.4) |
Missing | 26 | |
Symptoms since Harvey (Yes)g | ||
Shortness of Breath | 46 | (25.8) |
Wheezing | 37 | (20.2) |
Persistent Cough | 63 | (34.8) |
Sinus Problems | 99 | (55.9) |
Eye Irritation | 88 | (49.2) |
Throat Irritation | 84 | (48.0) |
Skin Rash | 46 | (26.1) |