Table 1 Demographic characteristics of study population (n = 90)
From: Risk perceptions of drinking bottled vs. tap water in a low-income community on the US-Mexico Border
Characteristics | n | % |
|---|---|---|
Gender | ||
Female | 75 | 83 |
Male | 15 | 17 |
Age | ||
< 35 years | 44 | 49 |
≥ 35 years | 46 | 51 |
Immigration Status | ||
Immigrant (born outside U.S.) | 44 | 49 |
Non-Immigrant (born in U.S.) | 46 | 51 |
Annual household income | ||
< $15,000 | 48 | 53 |
Between $30,000 and $15,000a | 42 | 47 |
Education level | ||
≤ 8th grade | 43 | 48 |
9-12th grade | 27 | 30 |
Some college | 20 | 22 |
Years lived in the U.S | ||
0–10 yrs | 22 | 24 |
11–20 yrs | 35 | 39 |
> 20 yrs | 33 | 37 |