Table 1.
Sociodemographic characteristics, testing behaviors, and access to relevant technology among focus group participants (N = 39).a
| Variable | n | % | |
| Age range (years) | |||
| 20–29 | 10 | 26% | |
| 30–39 | 5 | 13% | |
| 40–49 | 14 | 36% | |
| ≥50 | 10 | 26% | |
| Gender | |||
| Male | 32 | 82% | |
| Two-spirit | 3 | 8% | |
| Female | 4 | 10% | |
| Country of birth | |||
| Canada | 34 | 87% | |
| Sexual orientation | |||
| Gay | 19 | 49% | |
| Bisexual | 4 | 10% | |
| Two-spirit | 2 | 5% | |
| Straight | 12 | 31% | |
| Unknown | 2 | 5% | |
| Highest level of education completed | |||
| Elementary school | 1 | 3% | |
| High school | 10 | 26% | |
| University | 23 | 59% | |
| Graduate school | 5 | 13% | |
| Testing history | |||
| Ever tested for HIVb | 38 | 97% | |
| Ever tested for STIc (other than HIV) | 36 | 92% | |
| Tested for HIV or STI in past year | 29 | 74% | |
| Access to technology | |||
| Private Internet-connected computer | 39 | 100% | |
| Printer that can be used to print personal information | 31 | 79% | |
a Based on self-report through anonymous questionnaire.
b Human immunodeficiency virus.
c Sexually transmitted infection.