Table 1 Selected characteristics of HBPM device preference study participants, n = 100
Variable | n = 100 |
|---|---|
Age, mean (SD) | 51 (12) |
Gender | |
 Men | 40 |
Income | |
 $0–34,999 | 44 |
 $35–59,999 | 32 |
 $60,000+ | 24 |
Education | |
 Some college/college | 64 |
Device choice | |
 Wrist | 66 |
Willingness to change | |
 Yes | 75 |
Wrist circumference in cm, mean (SD) | 18 (2) |
Arm circumference in cm, mean (SD) | 35 (6) |
Sphygmomanometer blood pressure in mmHg | 133/80 (14/11) |
Wrist cuff device blood pressure in mmHg, mean systolic/diastolic (SD) | 139/85 (20/15) |
Arm cuff device blood pressure in mmHg, mean systolic/diastolic (SD) | 131/84 (17/12) |