Table 1 Demographics of participants in the study, at baseline and follow-up
Variables | Baseline (n = 54) | Completed follow up (n = 33) |
|---|---|---|
Sex, n (%) | ||
 Female | 38 (69%) | 22 (67%) |
Age group, years, n (%) | (n = 53) | (n = 33) |
 18–29 | 25 (47%) | 17 (52%) |
 30–59 | 11 (21%) | 5 (15%) |
 60–90 | 17 (32%) | 11 (33%) |
Birthplace, n (%) | ||
 Mainland China | 29 (54%) | 19 (58%) |
 Malaysia | 8 (15%) | 5 (15%) |
 Hong Kong | 4 (7%) | 1 (3%) |
 Australia | 4 (7%) | 2 (6%) |
 Others (including Singapore, Vietnam, Philippines, Taiwan, East-Timor, New Zealand) | 9 (17%) | 6 (18%) |
Preferred language, n (%) | ||
 Mandarin | 28 (52%) | 18 (55%) |
 English | 16 (30%) | 10 (30%) |
 Cantonese | 10 (19%) | 5 (15%) |
Years been living in Australia, n (%) | (n = 53) | (n = 32) |
 Less than 5 year | 20 (38%) | 13 (41%) |
 5–10 years (incl. 5 years) | 1 (2%) | 1 (3%) |
 10–20 years (incl. 10 years) | 14 (26%) | 8 (25%) |
 20 years and over | 18 (34%) | 10 (31%) |
Main health insurance | ||
 Medicare | 34 (63%) | 20 (61%) |
 Overseas Student Health Coverage | 18 (33%) | 12 (36%) |
 Other private health insurance | 2 (4%) | 1 (2%) |
Level of highest/current education | ||
 Primary | 6 (11%) | 4 (12%) |
 Secondary | 4 (7%) | 2 (6%) |
 Tertiary | 24 (44%) | 13 (39%) |
 Postgraduate | 20 (37%) | 14 (42%) |