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Table 1 Participant characteristics (n = 44)

From: Murradambirra Dhangaang (make food secure): Aboriginal community and stakeholder perspectives on food insecurity in urban and regional Australia

Characteristics

n

%

Gender

 Male

12

27%

 Female

32

73%

Aboriginal status

 Aboriginal

22

50%

 Non-Aboriginal

22

50%

Age (years)

 20–39

15

34%

 40–49

10

23%

 50–59

8

18%

 60–69

6

14%

 70+

5

11%

Highest level of Education

 Masters or above

6

14%

 Bachelor’s degree

8

18%

 Diploma

6

14%

 Certificate/some College

5

11%

 High school

15

34%

 Primary school

1

2%

 No answer

3

7%

Stakeholder group

 ACCHS staff and board members

9

20%

 Aboriginal community members (Elders, parents, and caregivers)

13

30%

 Food supplier, food relief organizations/charities

12

27%

 Council, local government, LHD and Education sectors

10

23%

  1. ACCHS Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service, LHD Local Health District