Sample
One hundred thirty-one participants were recruited. A final sample of 122 that completed screening and baseline surveys was randomized into the HL (59 participants) or “usual care” groups (63 participants). One hundred sixteen participants completed surveys at all three time points: baseline, after eight weeks, and at 20 weeks. For these 116 participants, missing data was minuscule; missing data cells were dropped from the analysis. All randomized participants were included in the analyses.Table Demographic and descriptive characteristics of participantsRegarding education, 36% had less than a bachelor’s degree, approximately 27% had a bachelor’s degree, and 37% had a graduate or a professional degree. About 68% of the population belonged to the two middle-income groups, with 34% in the $21 K—$50 K range and 34% in the $51 K—$100 K range. A small minority made less than $20 K (18%) or more than 100 K (14%).