Table.
Demographic characteristics of study participants with medical conditions or procedures who perceived they were infertile (n=12)
| Characteristic | Mean (SD) |
|---|---|
| Age (in years) | 21.5 (1.7) |
| n (%) | |
| Gender | |
| Woman | 10 (83) |
| Man | 2 (17) |
| Race/Ethnicitya | |
| Latino/a | 6 (50) |
| Black | 3 (25) |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1 (8) |
| White | 3 (25) |
| Multiracial | 1 (8) |
| Educational Attainment | |
| High school | 4 (33) |
| Vocational or technical training, associate’s degree | 2 (17) |
| Some college | 3 (25) |
| College graduate | 3 (25) |
| Parent | 5 (42) |
| Ever pregnant or gotten a partner pregnant | 7 (58) |
| In a relationship for more than 1 year | 10 (83) |
| Medical condition or procedure | |
| Ovarian cysts | 3 (25) |
| Polycystic ovary syndrome | 2 (17) |
| Endometriosis | 2 (17) |
| Lupus | 1 (8) |
| Low sperm count | 1 (8) |
| Intensive radiology treatment | 1 (8) |
| Complications from previous intrauterine device | 1 (8) |
| Thyroid cancer | 1 (8) |
| Likelihood of infertility or difficulty getting pregnant | |
| Not at all likely | 3 (25) |
| Slightly likely | 6 (50) |
| Quite likely | 2 (17) |
| Extremely likely | 1 (8) |
Notes:
a
Participants could identify with multiple racial and ethnic groups, thus the sum of all categories exceeds 100%.