Rates of medical problems were assessed via clinical interview. Participants
were asked to respond “yes/no” about whether they had been
diagnosed or treated for 30 specific medical conditions (e.g., hypertension,
arthritis, high cholesterol, heart problems, diabetes, or cancer).
Participants were also asked about the frequency of contact with medical
providers for gender-specific care (e.g., gynecology). This assessment
was completed once at baseline and was used to characterize
the frequency of current medical problems in the sample. Rates of