Table 1.
Demographic characteristics of Food Sensations for Adults (FSA) participants who did and did not complete the follow-up questionnaire.
| Characteristic. | Responses | FSA Respondents: Completed End of Program and Follow-Up Questionnaires (%) | FSA Respondents: Completed End of Program Questionnaire Only (%) | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex (n = 544, 422) |
Male | 86 (15.8%) | 122 (21.6%) | 0.0131 |
| Female | 458 (84.2%) | 442 (78.4%) | ||
| Age group (years) (n = 543, 566) |
18–25y | 44 (8.1%) | 84 (14.8%) | 0.0001 |
| 26–35y | 109 (20.1%) | 144 (25.4%) | ||
| 36–45y | 140 (25.8%) | 132 (23.3%) | ||
| 46–55y | 75 (13.8%) | 78 (13.8%) | ||
| 56–65y | 78 (14.4%) | 64 (11.3%) | ||
| 66 and over | 97 (17.9%) | 64 (11.3%) | ||
| Household composition (n = 543, 562) |
Single person | 99 (18.2%) | 89 (15.8%) | <0.0001 |
| Partner | 114 (21.0%) | 93 (16.5%) | ||
| Single parent with child/children | 51 (9.4%) | 55 (9.8%) | ||
| Couple with children | 213 (39.2%) | 189 (33.6%) | ||
| Other: Family/Extended family/Shared/ Supported accommodation | 66 (12.2%) | 136 (24.2%) | ||
| Education level (n = 543, 555) |
Some secondary/ finished primary school | 74 (13.6%) | 113 (20.4%) | 0.0002 |
| Finished high school | 115 (21.2%) | 147 (26.5%) | ||
| Certificate/Diploma/Trade | 215 (39.6%) | 167 (30.1%) | ||
| Bachelor or higher | 139 (25.6%) | 128 (23.1%) | ||
| Employment status (n = 542, 555) | Full-time /self-employed | 49 (9.0%) | 59 (10.6%) | 0.0002 |
| Part-time/ casual | 130 (24.0%) | 122 (22.0%) | ||
| Unemployed /unable to work | 107 (19.7%) | 159 (28.6%) | ||
| House duties/maternity leave/retired | 256 (47.2%) | 215 (38.7%) | ||
| Socioeconomic Index 1 (n = 534, 537) |
Low | 238 (44.6%) | 234 (43.6%) | 0.1730 |
| Middle | 134 (25.1%) | 160 (29.8%) | ||
| High | 162 (30.3%) | 143 (26.6%) | ||
| Born in Australia 2 (n = 534, 522) |
Yes | 293 (54.9%) | 310 (59.4%) | 0.1380 |
| No | 241 (45.1%) | 212 (40.6%) | ||
| Identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander 2
(n = 527, 521) |
Yes | 18 (3.4%) | 45 (8.6%) | 0.0004 |
| No | 509 (96.6%) | 476 (91.4%) |
1 Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA) derived from postcode [24]. 2 Added in a later version of the questionnaire.