Table 1.
Demographic characteristics (N = 27) *
| Characteristic | M (SD) | N (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 54.8(11.5) | |
| Gender | ||
| Female | 15(55.6) | |
| Male | 12(44.4) | |
| Race/ethnicity | ||
| White/Caucasian | 21(77.8) | |
| Black/African-American | 4(14.8) | |
| Hispanic/Latino | 2 (7.4) | |
| Marital status | ||
| Married/living with partner | 17(63.0) | |
| Single | 3(11.1) | |
| Divorced | 3(11.1) | |
| Widowed | 4(14.8) | |
| Sexual orientation | ||
| Straight/heterosexual | 23(85.2) | |
| Gay/lesbian/homosexual | 4(14.8) | |
| Education | ||
| High school or equivalent | 9(34.6) | |
| Some college | 8(30.8) | |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 9(34.6) | |
| Income (US dollars) | ||
| ≤$20,000 | 11(40.7) | |
| $20,001–40,000 | 8(29.6) | |
| >$40,001 | 8(29.6) | |
| Cancer type | ||
| Anal | 11(41.0) | |
| Gynecological | 9(33.0) | |
| Oropharyngeal | 7(26.0) | |
*
Missing data are not included; percentages may not total 100