Table 1 Socio-demographic characteristics of in-depth interviews and focus group participants
Participants Characteristics | Frequency (n = 30) | Percentage % |
|---|---|---|
Ethno-identity | ||
African | 12 | 40.0 |
Caribbean | 10 | 33.3 |
Black | 8 | 26.7 |
Region of Birth | ||
Africa | 7 | 23.3 |
Caribbean | 5 | 16.7 |
Canada | 16 | 53.3 |
Other | 2 | 6.7 |
Immigration Status | ||
Canadian Citizen | 23 | 76.7 |
Landed immigrant/Permanent resident | 4 | 13.3 |
Refugee/Protected Person Claimant | 2 | 6.7 |
Other/Student Study Visa | 1 | 3.3 |
Age | ||
16–24 | 8 | 26.7 |
25–38 | 12 | 40.0 |
39+ | 10 | 33.3 |
Employment Status | ||
Employed | 12 | 40.0 |
Self-employed | 6 | 20.0 |
Student/part time | 7 | 23.3 |
On disability | 3 | 10.0 |
Unemployed | 2 | 6.7 |
Annual Income (CAD$) | ||
< 20,000 | 18 | 60.0 |
≥ 20,000 | 12 | 40.0 |
Educational Attainment | ||
High school or less | 12 | 40.0 |
Some college/university/completed college/university | 18 | 60.0 |
Masters or higher | ||
Marital Status | ||
Married or common law | 10 | 33.3 |
Single (never married/divorced/separated) | 20 | 66.7 |
HIV Status | ||
HIV+ | 3 | 10.0 |
Never tested/don’t know/HIV- | 27 | 90.0 |
Religion | ||
African Traditional | 1 | 3.3 |
Christian | 22 | 73.3 |
Muslim | 3 | 10.0 |
Other/no religion | 4 | 13.3 |