Table 2 Demographic, environmental & health characteristics of all participants at time point 2 (T2), (N = 266)
Characteristics | N | (%) |
|---|---|---|
SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC | ||
Sex | ||
Female | 174 | (65.4) |
Male | 92 | (34.6) |
Age (yrs.) | ||
Younger than 18 | 25 | (9.6) |
18 to 34 | 26 | (10.0) |
35 to 44 | 41 | (15.7) |
45 to 64 | 98 | (37.5) |
65 or older | 71 | (27.2) |
Missing | 5 | |
Race/Ethnicity | ||
Asian | 18 | (6.8) |
Black (NH)a | 87 | (32.7) |
Hispanic | 50 | (18.8) |
Other Not Specified | 5 | (1.9) |
White (NH)a | 106 | (39.8) |
Missing | 0 | |
Education | ||
High School or less | 75 | (28.7) |
Some College | 31 | (11.9) |
Undergraduate | 74 | (28.4) |
Advanced Degree | 81 | (31.0) |
Missing | 5 | |
ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES | ||
Home Flooded | ||
No | 34 | (12.8) |
Yes | 231 | (87.2) |
Missing | 1 | |
Signs of Household Mold | ||
No | 71 | (33.3) |
Yes | 142 | (66.7) |
Missing | 53 | |
Individual Exposures (Yes)b | ||
Sewage | 148 | (58.3) |
Debris | 188 | (74.0) |
Contaminated Waters | 195 | (77.4) |
Mold | 177 | (70.5) |
Exhaust Fumes from Generators | 62 | (24.7) |
Leaks/Spills; Diesel Fuel/Heating | 28 | (11.2) |
None of the Above | 26 | (10.2) |
Rescued during Harvey | ||
No | 138 | (53.7) |
Yes | 119 | (46.3) |
Missing | 9 | |
HEALTH OUTCOMES | ||
Stress Level Post-Harvey | ||
Mean (SD)c | 5.1 | 3.20 |
Median [IQR]d | 5.0 | [2, 8] |
Injuries due to Harvey | ||
No | 178 | (73.9) |
Yes | 63 | (26.1) |
Missing | 25 | |
Allergic Symptoms | ||
No | 80 | (31.6) |
Yes | 173 | (68.4) |
Missing | 13 | |
Symptoms since Harvey (Yes)e | ||
Shortness of Breath | 63 | (25.2) |
Wheezing | 61 | (24.5) |
Persistent Cough | 68 | (27.2) |
Sinus Problems | 124 | (49.6) |
Eye Irritation | 99 | (39.6) |
Throat Irritation | 85 | (34.4) |
Skin Rash | 53 | (21.5) |