Table 2.
Background characteristics of the respondents and their percentage distribution by First Nations and non-First Nations status from selected study areas in Australia, 2021 (n=701)
| Characteristic and categories | No. of participantsa | % | First nations % | Non-First Nations or does not identify % | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | |||||
| Male | 254 | 36.2 | 34.6 | 53.3 | p=0.004 |
| Female | 447 | 63.8 | 55.4 | 46.7 | |
| Age (in years) | |||||
| 18-29 | 151 | 21.6 | 25.0 | 136 | p=0.000 |
| 30-49 | 235 | 33.6 | 56.7 | 201 | |
| 50-69 | 218 | 31.2 | 13.3 | 210 | |
| 70 plus | 95 | 13.6 | 5.0 | 92 | |
| Education | |||||
| School up to Year 12 | 228 | 32.5 | 21.7 | 33.5 | p=0.000 |
| Trade/Diploma | 257 | 36.7 | 28.3 | 37.4 | |
| Bachelor | 158 | 22.5 | 16.7 | 23.1 | |
| Postgraduate | 58 | 8.3 | 33.3 | 5.9 | |
| Children under 18 at home | |||||
| Yes | 224 | 75.2 | 92.9 | 72.3 | p=0.003 |
| No | 74 | 24.8 | 7.1 | 27.7 | |
| Residence | |||||
| Rural Town over 500 population | 603 | 86.4 | 93.3 | 85.7 | p=0.067 |
| Rural Area | 95 | 13.6 | 6.7 | 14.4 | |
| Nearest health service | |||||
| Up to 20kms | 632 | 90.2 | 78.3 | 91.3 | p=0.01 |
| More than 20kms | 69 | 9.8 | 21.7 | 8.7 | |
| Living situation | |||||
| Single person /couple without children | 137 | 19.5 | 13.3 | 20.1 | p=0.000 |
| Couples/single parent with children | 265 | 37.8 | 15 | 39.9 | |
| Other household types | 299 | 42.7 | 71.7 | 39.9 | |
aTotal number of participants may differ due to missing data