Table 1.
Sociodemographic characteristics of focus group participants (n = 27).*
| Characteristics | n | |
|---|---|---|
| Age in years (mean) | 46.4 years | |
| Gender | (%) | |
| Male | 9 | 33.3 |
| Female | 18 | 66.7 |
| Marital status | ||
| Single | 2 | 7.4 |
| Married | 19 | 70.4 |
| Divorced | 5 | 18.5 |
| Widowed | 1 | 3.7 |
| Education | ||
| Below high school | 2 | 7.4 |
| High school | 3 | 11.1 |
| Above high school | 22 | 81.5 |
| Number of years in the US (mean) | 18.9 years | |
| Primary language spoken at home | (%) | |
| Thai | 100.0 | |
| Annual income | ||
| Under $10,000 | 6 | 26.1 |
| $10,000–$20,000 | 2 | 8.7 |
| $20,001–$30,000 | 6 | 26.1 |
| $30,001–$40,000 | 4 | 17.4 |
| Over $40,000 | 5 | 21.7 |
| Health insurance | ||
| None | 10 | 37.0 |
| Medi-Cal/Medicare | 3 | 11.1 |
| HMO | 7 | 25.9 |
| Private insurance | 7 | 25.9 |
| Ever tested for HIV | ||
| Yes | 13 | 52.0 |
| No | 12 | 48.0 |
| Results of last HIV test | ||
| HIV-positive | 0 | 0.0 |
| HIV-negative | 13 | 76.5 |
| Uncertain/unsure | 4 | 23.5 |
*
Notes: Focus Group 1 (n = 10 women); Focus Group 2 (n = 8 women); Focus Group 3 (n = 9 men).