Table 2 Socio-demographic characteristics of study respondents (n = 1085)
Characteristic | n | % |
|---|---|---|
Gender | Â | Â |
Male | 508 | 47 |
Female | 577 | 53 |
Age (years) | Â | Â |
56-64 | 455 | 42 |
65-74 | 382 | 36 |
75-88 | 237 | 22 |
Country of Birth | Â | Â |
Australia | 885 | 89 |
Other | 111 | 11 |
Marital status | Â | Â |
In a relationship | 805 | 77 |
Not in relationship | 240 | 23 |
Risk category | Â | Â |
At or slightly above average risk | 979 | 92 |
Moderately increased risk | 52 | 5 |
Potentially high risk | 30 | 3 |
Annual household income before tax ($) | Â | Â |
< = 39, 999 | 574 | 58 |
40, 000 - 69, 999 | 216 | 22 |
> = 70,000 | 197 | 20 |
Highest Level of Education | Â | Â |
Secondary schooling (not-completed) | 229 | 22 |
Secondary schooling (completed) | 241 | 23 |
Trade qualification or TAFE: | 264 | 25 |
University or other tertiary study | 256 | 25 |
Other or not applicable | 53 | 5 |