Table 3 Demographic characteristics of study withdrawals
From: The Florey Adelaide Male Ageing Study (FAMAS): Design, procedures & participants
| Demographic | Active Participants | Withdrawn | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age Group: | [n = 1155] | [n = 40] | 0.04 |
| 35–44 | 267 (23.1) | 4 (10.0) | |
| 45–54 | 318 (27.5) | 8 (20.0) | |
| 55–64 | 293 (25.4) | 12 (30.0) | |
| 65–80 | 277 (23.9) | 16 (40.0)* | |
| Marital Status: | [n = 1153] | [n = 40] | |
| Married/Living With a Partner | 940 (81.4) | 34 (85.0) | |
| Separated/Divorced | 124 (10.7) | 2 (5.0) | |
| Widowed | 32 (2.8) | 1 (2.5) | |
| Never Married | 57 (5.0) | 3 (7.5) | |
| Employment Status: | [n = 1155] | [n = 40] | |
| Employed-full time | 587 (50.8) | 10 (25.0) | |
| Employed part-time | 109 (9.4) | 2 (5.0) | |
| Employed-self employed/not stated | 61 (5.1) | 6 (15.0) | |
| Unemployed | 31 (2.7) | 1 (2.5) | |
| Not in work force | 367 (31.4) | 21 (52.5) | |
| Education: | |||
| Any Qualification Post School: | [n = 1149] | [n = 39] | |
| Yes | 827 (71.6) | 23 (57.5) | |
| No | 322 (27.9) | 16 (40.0) | |
| Highest Qualification: | [n = 822] | [n = 23] | |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 141 (17.0) | 1 (4.2) | |
| Trade/Apprenticeship | 378 (45.5) | 14 (58.3) | |
| Certificate/Diploma | 256 (30.8) | 7 (29.2) | |
| Other | 47 (5.7) | 1 (4.2) | |
| Gross Annual Household Income | [n = 1134] | [n = 40] | |
| Up to $12,000 | 77 (6.7) | 3 (7.5) | |
| $12,001 – $20,000 | 151 (13.1) | 13 (32.5) | |
| $20,001 – $30,000 | 157 (13.6) | 8 (20.0) | |
| $30,001 – $40,000 | 131 (11.3) | 2 (5.0) | |
| $40,001 – $50,000 | 132 (11.4) | 4 (10.0) | |
| $50,001 – $60,000 | 142 (12.3) | 3 (7.5) | |
| $60,001 – $80,000 | 153 (13.3) | 3 (7.5) | |
| More than $80,000 | 191 (16.5) | 4 (10.0) |