Table 1 Demographic and socio demographic characteristics of Alopecia Areata (AA) participants (N = 83)
Characteristics of participants | n = 83 | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
Age (years) | ||
18–24 | 7 | 11.5 |
25–44 | 29 | 47.5 |
45–64 | 22 | 36.1 |
> 64 | 3 | 4.9 |
BMI (Body Mass Index; kg/m2) | ||
Underweight (< 18.50) | 11 | 18.0 |
Normal (18.50–24.99) | 30 | 49.2 |
Overweight (≥25.00) | 17 | 27.9 |
Obese (≥30.00) | 3 | 4.9 |
Education attainment | ||
Year 10 or equivalent | 8 | 13.1 |
Year 12/ trade certificate/diploma | 25 | 40.9 |
Bachelor degree/Graduate diploma/Postgraduate | 28 | 46.0 |
Annual Income (AUD) | ||
< 40,000 per annum | 18 | 30.5 |
40,001 - $80,000 per annum | 26 | 44.1 |
> 80,001 per annum | 15 | 25.4 |
Country of origin | ||
Australia | 46 | 75.4 |
Others | 15 | 24.6 |
Self-rated health | ||
Fair/Good | 36 | 57.1 |
Very good/Excellent | 37 | 42.9 |
Smoking Status | ||
Smoker | 6 | 8.1 |
Non-smoker | 57 | 77.0 |
Ex-smoker | 11 | 14.9 |