Table 1.
Demographic characteristics of participants.
| Demographic Characteristics | Breast Cancer Survivors (N = 22) | Control Group (N = 26) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) mean ± SD | 58.9 ± 10.1 | 57.4 ± 11 |
| No. of Participants (%) | No. of Participants (%) | |
| Ethnicity | ||
| White | 20 (90.9) | 23 (88.5) |
| Black | 1 (3.8) | |
| Asian | 2 (7.7) | |
| First Nations | 2 (9.1) | |
| Highest level of education | ||
| High School | 6 (27.3) | 9 (34.6) |
| College | 4 (18.2) | 4 (15.4) |
| Bachelor’s degree | 11 (50) | 7 (26.9) |
| Master’s degree | 1 (4.5) | 5 (19.2) |
| Doctoral degree | 1 (3.8) | |
| Family income (CDN) * | ||
| Under $40,000 | 3 (15) | 5 (20.8) |
| $40,000 to $79,999 | 10 (50) | 10 (41.7) |
| $80,000 to $ 119,999 | 5 (25) | 5 (20.8) |
| $120,000 and over | 2 (10) | 4 (16.7) |
* Breast cancer survivor group (N = 20); Control group (N = 24).