Distribution of the study group by education level and marital status
| CHARACTERISTIC | WOMEN, N (%) | MEN, N (%) | OVERALL, N (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education level | |||
| • Less than grade 9 | 19 (12.1) | 16 (20.3) | 35 (14.8) |
| • Grade 9–12 without diploma | 31 (21.5) | 17 (19.7) | 48 (20.3) |
| • High school diploma | 34 (21.7) | 16 (20.3) | 50 (21.2) |
| • Some trades or college | 11 (7.0) | 4 (5.1) | 15 (6.4) |
| • Trades or college diploma | 23 (14.6) | 1 (1.3) | 24 (10.2) |
| • Some university | 20 (12.7) | 9 (11.4) | 29 (12.3) |
| • University degree | 19 (12.1) | 16 (20.3) | 35 (14.8) |
| Marital status | |||
| • Single | 10 (6.4) | 2 (2.5) | 12 (5.1) |
| • Married | 35 (22.3) | 54 (68.4) | 89 (37.7) |
| • Widowed | 109 (69.4) | 20 (25.3) | 129 (54.7) |
| • Separated or divorced | 3 (1.9) | 3 (3.8) | 6 (2.5) |