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Table 1 Characteristics of sample (N = 23)

From: Muslim patients in the U.S. confronting challenges regarding end-of-life and palliative care: the experiences and roles of hospital chaplains

Variable:

Number:

Percentages:

Gender:

 Male

13

56.5%

 Female

10

43.5%

Race & Ethnicity:

 Caucasian

18

78.2.%

 African American

3

13.0%

 Latino

1

4.3%

 Other

1

4.3%

Age:

 Range

42–75 years

 

 Mean

63 years

 

Geographic Region:

 Northeast

12

52.2%

 Midwest

4

17.4%

 Southeast

3

13.0%

 Southwest

3

13.0%

 West

1

4.3%

Religion:

 Protestant

6

26.1%

 Catholic

4

17.4%

 Christian, not otherwise specified

6

26.1%

 Jewish

3

13.0%

 Muslim

3

13.0%

 Buddhist

1

4.3%

Highest Degree Held:

 Master’s

10

43.5%

 Doctorate

5

21.7%

 Bachelor

1

4.3%

 Associate

1

4.3%

 Unknown

6

26.1%

Years Practiced as Chaplain:

 Range

3–30 years

 

 Mean

18.8 years