TABLE 1.
FDM Sociodemographic Characteristics for Adult and Pediatric Patients
| Characteristic | Adult Patients (n = 1369) | Pediatric Patients (n = 232) |
|---|---|---|
| Donation decision: authorized donation* | 1139 (83.2) | 208 (89.7) |
| Age, mean ± SD, y*** | 48.5 ± 14.8 | 41.1 ± 10.6 |
| Female gender | 939 (68.6) | 165 (71.1) |
| Nonwhite race | 391 (29.3) | 70 (30.8) |
| Marital status*** | ||
| Never married | 178 (13.1) | 40 (17.3) |
| Married/cohabit | 1009 (74.1) | 145 (62.8) |
| Divorced/separated | 175 (12.8) | 46 (19.9) |
| Religious affiliation: non-Christian | 68 (5.6) | 10 (5.3) |
| Household income, $ | ||
| <30 000 | 393 (30.9) | 79 (36.2) |
| 30 000–59 999 | 388 (30.5) | 50 (22.9) |
| >59 999 | 491 (38.6) | 89 (40.8) |
| Education, mean ± SD, y | 13.9 ± 2.4 | 13.6 ± 2.4 |
| Willing to donate own organs: yes** | 1131 (82.6) | 210 (90.5) |
Unless otherwise indicated, data are presented as n (%).
*
P < .05; ***P < .001; **P < .01.