Table 3

Participant characteristics of those attending initial visit

FactorN
(Valid % used)
Reason for referral (n=89)Objective indicator
Clinical judgement
41 (46)
48 (54)
Age (n=89)<25 years
25+ years
18 (20)
71 (80)
New STI during treatment (n=88)No
Yes
70 (79)
18 (21)
Gender (n=89)Male89 (100)
Sexual orientation (n=81)Gay
Bisexual
Straight
62 (77)
18 (22)
1 (1)
Education (n=80)Post-secondary
High school
<High school
58 (73)
17 (21)
5 (6)
Income (n=79)<50 K/year
50 K+/year
43 (54)
36 (46)
Insurance (n=88)Has insurance
Does not have insurance
70 (79)
18 (21)
Ethnicity (n=77)White
Non-white
54 (70)
23 (30)
Primary healthcare provider (n=85)Yes
No
47 (55)
38 (45)
Symptoms of depression (n=67)Yes
No
26 (39)
41 (61)
Symptoms of anxiety (67)Yes
No
21 (31)
46 (69)
  • STI, sexually transmitted infection.