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Demographic Characteristics of Sexual Minority Girls and Heterosexual Girls (N = 527), n (%)
| Sexual minority girls (n=31) | Heterosexual girls (n=496) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ethnic minority racea | 18 (58.1) | 298 (60.2) |
| Received public assistance, past year | 8 (25.8) | 155 (31.5) |
| Resided in single-parent household | 16 (51.6) | 242 (49.1) |
| ≤ 12 y of education (parent) | 16 (51.6) | 226 (45.8) |
Over 91% of ethnic minority girls were African-American and 8% were multiracial.
