Table 1 Demographic characteristics of the participants, n (%)
From: Subjective reasons why immigrant patients attend the emergency department
Variable | ESB-BA | ESB-NBA | NESB | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
(n = 446) | (n = 151) | (n = 231) | (n = 828) | |
Sex | ||||
Females | 204 (45.7) | 57 (37.7) | 102 (44.2) | 363 (43.8) |
Males | 242 (54.3) | 94 (62.2) | 129 (55.8) | 465 (56.2) |
Age (years) | ||||
18–39 | 217 (48.7) | 50 (33.1) | 118 (51.1) | 385 (46.5) |
40–64 | 173 (38.8) | 67 (44.4) | 76 (32.9) | 316 (38.2) |
65+ | 56 (12.6) | 34 (22.5) | 37 (16.0) | 127 (15.3) |
Education (highest) | ||||
Did not complete secondary school | 98 (22.0) | 21 (13.9) | 49 (21.2) | 167(20.3) |
Completed secondary school | 170 (38.1) | 70 (46.4) | 54 (23.4) | 287 (35.5) |
Tertiary education | 178 (39.9) | 59 (39.7) | 128 (55.4) | 365 (44.2) |
Fortnight income (AUD$) | ||||
400–999 | 142 (31.8) | 35 (23.2) | 103(44.6) | 280 (33.8) |
1,000–1,499 | 101 (22.6) | 35 (23.2) | 52 (22.5) | 188 (22.7) |
1,500–1,999 | 80 (17.9) | 27 (17.9) | 34 (14.7) | 141 (17.0) |
2,000+ | 123 (27.6) | 54 (35.8) | 42 (18.2) | 209 (26.4) |