Table 1.
Characteristics of Helpers Web-site participants (N=4727) (% unless otherwise indicated)
| Characteristic | Browsers (n=3300) | Non-Completers (n=661) | Completers (n=766) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender (% female) | 58.0 | 59.4 | 56.3 |
| Age median (range) | 31 (18, 73) | 33 (18, 70) | 32 (18, 66) |
| Race/Ethnicity | |||
| Hispanic | 8.1 | 7.3 | 7.2 |
| African-American** | 9.7 | 7.6 | 5.6 |
| Asian | 1.2 | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Caucasian/White** | 78.1 | 82.2 | 83.9 |
| Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander** | 0.7 | 1.5 | 0.1 |
| Native American** | 4.6 | 2.1 | 3.9 |
| Other | 4.8 | 3.5 | 3.8 |
| Education** | |||
| Less than high school | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.3 |
| High school/GED | 30.2 | 21.8 | 24.0 |
| Some College | 43.6 | 46.2 | 40.3 |
| College Degree or higher | 25.2 | 31.2 | 35.4 |
| Occupation** | |||
| Health/Behavioral Health | 2.3 | 2.0 | 6.6 |
| Education | 0.9 | 1.5 | 0.4 |
| Administrator/Manager | 15.4 | 22.7 | 16.9 |
| Sales/Marketing | 52.8 | 41.9 | 47.1 |
| Clerical/Secretarial | 9.3 | 10.4 | 11.5 |
| Not Employed a | 4.6 | 3.1 | 3.1 |
| Other | 14.7 | 17.3 | 14.4 |
a
Includes retired persons, homemakers/caretakers and students.
*
Kruskal-Wallis χ2 tests, p<=.05
**
Pearson’s χ2 tests, p<=.05