Table 2

Characteristics of PLWHF interview participants (N=13)

Characteristicn (%)
Age
 21–302 (15)
 31–401 (8)
 41–500 (0)
 51–602 (15)
 61–704 (31)
 71–802 (15)
 81–902 (15)
Sex
 Male7 (54)
 Female6 (46)
Ethnicity
 White (Caucasian)8 (62)
 Black1 (8)
 Filipino1 (8)
 South Asian1 (8)
 Chinese1 (8)
 Arab/West Asian1 (8)
Place of birth
 Canada8 (62)
 Other5 (38)
Highest education achieved
 High school3 (23)
 Trade or technical training2 (15)
 College or university5 (38)
 Postgraduate3 (23)
Place of residence
 Urban6 (46)
 Suburban4 (31)
 Rural2 (15)
 Not declared1 (8)
Living arrangement
 Living with family/partner9 (69)
 Living alone3 (23)
 Living with friend(s) and/or roommate(s)1 (8)
Income in $C
 <$C15 0001 (8)
 $C5000–$C49 9993 (23)
 $C50 000–$C74 9997 (54)
 >$C75 0001 (8)
 Not declared1 (8)
  • PLWHF, people living with heart failure.