Table 1.
Characteristics of participants
| Study 1 (Students, n=12) |
Study 2 (Professionals, n=25) |
|
| n (%)/M (SD) | n (%)/M (SD) | |
| Sex | ||
| Female | 11 (92%) | 22 (88%) |
| Male | 1 | 3 |
| Age | 24.0 (4.2) range 18–34 |
48.1 (10.8) range 27–63 |
| Marital status | ||
| Married, civil union, common law | 5 (42%) | 12 (48%) |
| Living alone | 7 (58%) | 13 (52%) |
| University level (Study 1)/level of education (Study 2) | ||
| College | – | 3 (12%) |
| Bachelor | 7 (58) | 12 (48%) |
| Master | – | 6 (24%) |
| Doctorate | 5 (42) | 4 (16%) |
| Profession (Study 2) | ||
| Nurse | – | 13 (52%) |
| Physician | – | 2 (8%) |
| Professionals* | – | 4 (16%) |
| Support staff† | – | 6 (24%) |
*Two physiotherapists and two supportive care professionals.
†Four research staff and two community organisation professionals.