Table 6.
Use of Social Networks and Health Care Providers by Demographics
| Variable | Community functions N (%) | Religious gatherings N (%) | Friends N (%) | Doctors and nurses N (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City | ||||
| Seattle | 98 (25) | 82 (21) | 270 (69)** | 295 (75)* |
| Vancouver | 101 (20) | 85 (17) | 391 (78) | 339 (67) |
| Gender | ||||
| Male | 79 (20) | 70 (18) | 252 (63)*** | 250 (63)*** |
| Female | 120 (24) | 97 (19) | 409 (82) | 384 (77) |
| Age (years) | ||||
| 20 – 44 | 69 (20) | 62 (18) | 252 (74) | 260 (76)** |
| 45 – 64 | 126 (23) | 103 (19) | 404 (74) | 367 (67) |
| Marital status | ||||
| Married | 175 (23) | 144 (19) | 574 (75)* | 539 (70) |
| Not married | 23 (18) | 23 (18) | 86 (67) | 93 (72) |
| Education (years) | ||||
| <12 | 56 (18)* | 39 (12)*** | 213 (67)** | 190 (60)*** |
| ≥12 | 143 (25) | 128 (22) | 447 (77) | 442 (76) |
| Years in North America | ||||
| <20 | 112 (20)* | 100 (18) | 417 (75) | 389 (69) |
| ≥20 | 87 (26) | 67 (20) | 241 (72) | 241 (72) |
| English proficiency | ||||
| Speaks fluently or well | 74 (25) | 66 (22) | 233 (78)* | 235 (79)*** |
| Does not speak well or at all | 125 (21) | 101 (17) | 427 (72) | 398 (67) |
*
p<0.05
**
p<0.01
***
p<0.001