Table 1.

Characteristics of patients (n=19).

Characteristic		n (%)
Age, mean (SD; range)		43.26 (17.0; 22-73)
Sex
	Male	5 (26%)
	Female	14 (74%)
Race
	White	15 (79%)
	Black or African American	0 (0%)
	Asian	4 (21%)
Highest level of education
	High school or GED	0 (0%)
	Community or Jr. College	3 (16%)
	Four-year college	3 (16%)
	Graduate school	13 (68%)
Yearly household income (US$)
	Less than $15,000	0 (0%)
	$15,000-$35,000	2 (11%)
	$35,001-$55,000	9 (47%)
	$55,001-$75,000	4 (21%)
	$75,001-$100,000	0 (0%)
	Over $100,000	1 (5%)
	Prefer not to answer	3 (16%)
Prior sources used to get health information
	Health care providers	19 (100%)
	Family/friends	15 (79%)
	Organizations/support groups	6 (32%)
	Internet	18 (95%)
	Books/pamphlets	15 (79%)
	Other	1 (5%)
Prior participation in research
	Yes	4 (21%)
	No	15 (79%)