TABLE 3B.
Relative importance of location factors stratified by LGBGQIA+ and nontraditional applicants
| Factors | LGBTQIA+ | Not LBGTQIA+ | p‐value | Nontraditional | Not nontraditional | p‐value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geographic location | 128, 4.4 (±0.8) | 1038, 4.3 (±0.9) | 0.99 | 482, 4.2 (±1.0) | 688, 4.4 (±0.8) | 0.00 |
| Opportunities for partner | 127, 2.9 (±1.7) | 1023, 3.0 (±1.7) | 0.43 | 476, 3.1 (±1.6) | 678, 2.9 (±1.7) | 0.17 |
| Proximity of partner or family | 128, 3.2 (±1.5) | 1035, 3.6 (±1.4) | 0.01 | 481, 3.5 (±1.4) | 686, 3.6 (±1.4) | 0.12 |
| Cost of living | 128, 2.7 (±1.1) | 1035, 2.9 (±1.1) | 0.04 | 480, 2.9 (±1.1) | 687, 2.8 (±1.1) | 0.07 |
| Ability to live in a particular setting (urban, suburban, rural) | 128, 3.8 (±1.1) | 1034, 3.4 (±1.1) | 0.00 | 481, 3.4 (±1.1) | 685, 3.4 (±1.1) | 0.35 |
| Neighborhood/community | 128, 3.8 (±1.0) | 1037, 3.2 (±1.2) | 0.00 | 482, 3.4 (±1.2) | 687, 3.2 (±1.1) | 0.01 |
| Extracurricular and/orrecreational activities | 127, 3.4 (±1.0) | 1036, 3.2 (±1.1) | 0.17 | 481, 3.2 (±1.1) | 686, 3.3 (±1.0) | 0.08 |
| Patient population | 126, 4.0 (±1.1) | 1037, 3.7 (±1.1) | 0.00 | 480, 3.7 (±1.1) | 687, 3.7 (±1.1) | 0.24 |
Data are reported as number of respondents, sample mean (±sample SD). Factors are ranked from 1 to 5 where 1 = not at all important, 2 = slightly important, 3 = moderately important, 4 = very important, and 5 = extremely important. Neighborhood/community includes (culture, diversity, political climate, school systems, etc.). Based on the Bonferroni correction, p‐values less than 0.006 are considered statistically significant.
Abbreviation: LGBTQIA+ = applicants who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, asexual, and others.