Table 1 Sociodemographic characteristics of study participants (n = 967)
From: Hopelessness and HIV infection: an exploratory study with a gender-specific perspective
Variable | Men (n = 699) (%)/mean (SD) | Women (n = 268) (%)/mean (SD) |
|---|---|---|
Age (years) | 49.8 (11.7) | 42.7 (10.,4) |
Sexual orientation | ||
Heterosexual | 226 (34.3) | 194 (94.6) |
Non-heterosexual | 433 (65.7) | 11 (5.4) |
Country of birth | ||
Sweden | 477 (69.3) | 83 (31.4) |
Outside Sweden | 211 (30.7) | 181 (68.6) |
Current relationship status | ||
In an intimate relationship | 389 (55.8) | 171 (64.8) |
Single | 308 (44.2) | 93 (32.5) |
Years of school | ||
 ≤ 12 years | 348 (50.8) | 156 (58.9) |
 ≥ 13 years | 337 (49.2) | 109 (41.1) |
Employment | ||
Working | 478 (77.0) | 178 (70.9) |
Non-working | 143 (23.0) | 73 (29.1) |
Time since HIV diagnosis | ||
 < 1–10 years | 335 (48.7) | 142 (54.6) |
 > 10 years | 353 (51.3) | 118 (45.4) |