TABLE 2.
Characteristics of Student Participants
| All Student Participants, n (%) | Prefer Nasal Swab, n (%) | Prefer Saliva, n (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| n = 67 | n = 37 | n = 30 | |
| Middle or high school | 28 (42) | 18 (64) | 10 (36) |
| Gender | |||
| Female | 8 (30) | 7 (39) | 1 (10) |
| Male | 19 (68) | 11 (61) | 8 (80) |
| Prefer not to answer | 1 (1) | 0 (0) | 1 (10) |
| Race/ethnicitya | |||
| White | 4 (6) | 1 (3) | 3 (10) |
| Black/African American | 19 (28) | 15 (41) | 4 (13) |
| Hispanic/Latino | 6 (9) | 2 (5) | 4 (13) |
| Other | 4 (14) | 2 (5) | 2 (5) |
| Elementary school | 39 (58) | 19 (49) | 20 (51) |
| Gender | |||
| Female | 15 (38) | 6 (32) | 9 (45) |
| Male | 24 (62) | 13 (68) | 11 (55) |
| Race/ethnicitya | |||
| White | 19 (49) | 12 (63) | 7 (35) |
| Black/African American | 3 (8) | 2 (11) | 1 (5) |
| Hispanic/Latino | 27 (69) | 10 (53) | 17 (85) |
| Other | 4 (10) | 2 (11) | 2 (10) |
a
Numbers total greater than 100% since participants could identify with more than one race/ethnicity.