Table 1.
Selected Demographics of Study Population
| Demographic | Entire Study Population (n=553) | Agreed to STI Screening (n=326) | Declined STI Screening (n=227) | p-value* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean age, years (SD) | 16.1 (1.8) | 16.4 (1.8) | 15.8 (1.6) | <0.001 | |
| Gender, n (%) | Female | 290 (52.4) | 162 (49.7) | 128 (56.4) | 0.12 |
| Male | 263 (47.6) | 164 (50.3) | 99 (43.6) | ||
| Racial/Ethnic Group, n (%) | Non-Hispanic White | 40 (7.3) | 21 (6.5) | 19 (8.5) | 0.66 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 376 (68.9) | 220 (68.3) | 156 (69.6) | ||
| Hispanic | 81 (14.8) | 49 (15.2) | 32 (14.3) | ||
| Other | 49 (9.0) | 32 (9.9) | 17 (7.6) | ||
| Insurance Status | Private | 158 (28.6) | 77 (23.6) | 81 (35.7) | 0.001 |
| Governmental | 375 (67.8) | 241 (73.9) | 134 (59.0) | ||
| Uninsured | 20 (3.6) | 8 (2.5) | 12 (5.3) | ||
| Primary Care Provider Identification | 480 (88.2) | 280 (87.2) | 200 (89.7) | 0.38 | |
| Preferential Use of ED When Sick | 128 (23.2) | 83 (25.5) | 45 (19.8) | 0.12 | |
| Sexual Experience | Denied Sexual Activity | 289 (52.3%) | 142 (43.6%) | 147 (64.8%) | <0.001 |
| Sexually Active, Denied High Risk Activity | 164 (29.7%) | 107 (32.8%) | 57 (25.1%) | ||
| High Risk Sexual Activity | 100 (18.1%) | 77 (23.6%) | 23 (10.1%) | ||
P-values are reported as comparison between participants who agreed to STI screening and those who declined using chi2 testing.