Table 1. Characteristics of heterosexual African American women (N = 275).
| Variable | Entire Samplea (N = 275) |
|---|---|
| Mean Age (SD) | 33.60 (8.89) |
| Geographic Region | |
| Eastern | 33% |
| Southern | 22% |
| Midwestern | 12% |
| Western | 33% |
| Educational level | |
| High School Graduate | 19% |
| College Graduate | 33% |
| Advanced Graduate | 48% |
| Employed (%Yes) | 92% |
| Income | |
| Less than $25,000 | 14% |
| $25,001-$45,000 | 29% |
| $45,001-$65,000 | 31% |
| $65,001->$75,000 | 26% |
| Current relationship status | |
| Committed relationship | 66% |
| Casual relationship | 17% |
| Currently not involved in a relationship | 17% |
| Marital status | |
| Married | 32% |
| Single | 57% |
| Other | 11% |
| Mean Age (SD) at 1st voluntary intercourse Age Range at 1st voluntary intercourse | 17.16 (2.91) 9-28 |
aMissing geographic data for 18 participants