TABLE 2.
Demographic characteristics of the study participants
| DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS | PERSONS WITH PSORIASIS | FAMILY MEMBERS |
|---|---|---|
| Basic characteristics | ||
| Number | 25 | 11 |
| Age in years at time of interview/focus group, median (min–max) | 46 (22–85) | 38 (28–72) |
| Female sex, n (%) | 10 (40) | 7 (64) |
| Psoriasis duration in years, median (interquartile range) | 18 (13–30) | --- |
| Race/ethnicity, n (%) | ||
| White or Caucasian | 23 (92) | 9 (82) |
| Asian, Pacific Islander, and Other | 1 (4) | 0 (0) |
| Latino/Hispanic | 1 (4) | 2 (18) |
| Education, n (%) | ||
| High school | 12 (48) | 8 (73) |
| Some college | 4 (16) | 0 (0) |
| Bachelor’s degree | 8 (32) | 0 (0) |
| Master’s degree or higher | 1 (4) | 3 (27) |
| Marital status, n (%) | ||
| Married or domestic partnership | 13 (52) | 10 (91) |
| Single, widowed, or divorced | 12 (48) | 1 (9) |
| Employment status, n (%) | ||
| Employed | 17 (68) | 6 (55) |
| Unemployed/stay-at-home parent | 1 (4) | 4 (36) |
| Unable to work | 4 (16) | 0 (0) |
| Retired | 3 (12) | 1 (9) |