Table 1 Characteristics of participants with lived experience (n = 12)
n (%) | |
|---|---|
Age (years) | |
31–40 | 3 (25%) |
51–60 | 5 (42%) |
61–70 | 2 (17%) |
> 71 | 2 (17%) |
Gender | |
Cisgender man | 5 (42%) |
Cisgender woman | 7 (58%) |
Ethnicity | |
European descent (White) | 12 (100%) |
Housing | |
Unhoused | 1 (8%) |
Renting (room or apartment) | 8 (67%) |
Owning (condo or house) | 3 (25%) |
Income | |
$10,000-$19,999 | 6 (50%) |
$20,000-$29,999 | 4 (33%) |
$30,000-$39,999 | 1 (8%) |
Unknown | 1 (8%) |
Sources of income* | |
Income assistance | 8 (66%) |
Full-time employment | 1 (8%) |
Part-time employment | 2 (17%) |
Pension/employment insurance | 2 (17%) |
Highest level of education completed | |
Less than high school | 4 (33%) |
High school | 1 (8%) |
Registered trade or apprenticeship certificate or diploma | 1 (8%) |
College | 2 (17%) |
University (undergraduate–bachelor’s degree) | 2 (17%) |
University (undergraduate–master’s degree) | 2 (17%) |