Table 1.
Demographic Characteristics of the Current Sample
| Characteristic | Full Sample n = 22 | Lesbian/Gay n = 10 | Heterosexual n = 12 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, Mean (SE) | 56 (2.5) | 54 (4.8) | 58 (2.3) |
| Gender, n(%) | |||
| Female | 14 (63.6) | 5 (50.0) | 9 (75.0) |
| Male | 8 (36.4) | 5 (50.0) | 3 (25.0) |
| Race/Ethnicity, n(%) | |||
| Hispanic/Latino | 1 (4.5) | 1 (10.0) | 0 (0.0) |
| Non-Hispanic white | 21 (95.5) | 9 (90.0) | 12 (100.0) |
| Education, n(%) | |||
| Some college | 5 (22.7) | 3 (30.0) | 2 (16.7) |
| Bachelor's degree | 4 (18.2) | 2 (20.0) | 2 (16.7) |
| Graduate degree or training | 13 (59.1) | 5 (50.0) | 8 (66.7) |
| Employment Status, n(%) | |||
| Employed part- or full-time | 12 (54.5) | 6 (60.0) | 6 (50.0) |
| Retired | 5 (22.7) | 2 (20.0) | 3 (25.0) |
| Sick or disability leave | 5 (22.7) | 2 (20.0) | 3 (25.0) |
| Marital Status, n(%) | |||
| Married | 20 (90.2) | 8 (80.0) | 12 (100.0) |
| Long-term relationship | 2 (9.1) | 2 (20.0) | 0 (0.0) |
| Cancer Stage, n(%) | |||
| I A-B | 9 (40.9) | 4 (40.0) | 5 (41.7) |
| II A-B | 5 (22.7) | 2 (20.0) | 3 (25.0) |
| III A-C | 7 (31.8) | 3 (30.0) | 4 (33.3) |
| IV A | 1 (4.5) | 1 (10.0) | 0 (0.0) |
| Weeks Since Treatment, Mean (SE) | 61 (14.9) | 55 (16.3) | 67 (25.7) |
| Previous Surgery, n(%) | 20 (70.6) | 9 (90.0) | 11 (91.7) |
| Previous Chemotherapy, n(%) | 11 (14.7) | 4 (40.0) | 7 (58.3) |
| Previous Radiotherapy, n (%) | 9 (35.3) | 4 (40.0) | 5 (41.7) |