Table 2.
Participant demographic characteristicsa.
| Sample characteristics (N = 157) | n | % |
|---|---|---|
| Age | ||
| 19–24 | 28 | 17.8 |
| 25–35 | 103 | 65.6 |
| 36–45 | 26 | 16.6 |
| Current residence | ||
| Midwest | 19 | 12.1 |
| Northeast | 11 | 7.0 |
| South | 121 | 77.1 |
| West | 6 | 3.8 |
| Marital status | ||
| Single | 73 | 46.5 |
| Unmarried in a relationship | 29 | 18.5 |
| Married | 45 | 28.7 |
| Divorced | 4 | 2.5 |
| Separated | 3 | 1.9 |
| Widowed | 1 | 0.6 |
| Sexual orientation | ||
| Straight | 140 | 89.2 |
| Gay | 12 | 7.6 |
| I am struggling with my sexual orientation | 4 | 2.5 |
| Highest education level completed | ||
| High school diploma | 7 | 4.5 |
| Partial college (at least 1 year) | 22 | 14.0 |
| Two year college/associate degree | 5 | 3.2 |
| Bachelor’s degree | 52 | 33.1 |
| Master’s/advanced degree | 71 | 45.2 |
| Are you currently pursuing or already have a degree in health education, public health, community health, or any health related field (e.g., nursing, allied health)? | ||
| Yes | 33 | 21.0 |
| No | 124 | 79.0 |
| Household income per year | ||
| <$15,000 | 24 | 15.3 |
| $15,000–$24,999 | 21 | 13.4 |
| $25,000–$34,999 | 16 | 10.2 |
| $35,000–$49,000 | 20 | 12.7 |
| $50,000–$74,000 | 26 | 16.6 |
| >$75,000 | 50 | 31.8 |
| Do you currently work (please select all that apply)? | ||
| No | 8 | 5.1 |
| Yes, part-time | 28 | 17.8 |
| Yes, full-time | 98 | 62.4 |
| Student | 23 | 14.6 |
aInformation that does not add up to N = 157 (100%) is a result of data that were not reported.