TABLE 3.
Characteristics of participants who completed the survey (questions #1–#5) and responses to perception of risk (question #6)a
| All | Analysis set | |
|---|---|---|
| Completed surveys, n | 1673 | 975 |
| Age, mean (min/max) | 37.7 (18/84) | 38.3 (18/82) |
| Sex, % (n) | ||
| Male | 43 (836) | 39 (480) |
| Education, % (n) | ||
| Less than high school | <1 (9) | <1 (5) |
| High school | 10 (188) | 9 (113) |
| At least some college | 70 (1365) | 69 (848) |
| Graduate education | 20 (389) | 22 (266) |
| Has had previous transplant, % (n) | ||
| Yes | 3 (58) | 1 (18) |
| Family members needed/received transplant, % (n) | ||
| Yes | 28 (551) | 27 (332) |
| Perception of risk | ||
| The risk of death is greater due to complications after transplant than due to waiting too long. | 6% (112) | 4% (55) |
| The risk of death is greater due to waiting too long than due to complications after transplant. | 61% (1183) | 60% (744) |
| The risks are about the same. | 34% (658) | 35% (434) |
Figure S1, SDC, http://links.lww.com/TP/B755 includes a consort diagram with exclusions and randomization details.
a
Some participants left blank responses; therefore totals may not add up to 100%.