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Table 2 Participant descriptive characteristic (n = 24)

From: Participant comprehension and acceptability of enhanced versus text-only electronic informed consent: an innovative qualitative pilot study

Characteristic

n (%)a

Age, years

 25–35

4 (16.7)

 36–45

0 (0.0)

 46–55

6 (25.0)

 56–65

8 (33.3)

 66–75

6 (25.0)

Gender identity

 Cisgender male

11 (45.8)

 Cisgender female

10 (41.7)

 Non-binary

2 (8.3)

 Chose not to disclose

1 (4.2)

Race

 American Indian or Alaska Native

2 (8.3)

 Black or African American

7 (29.2)

 White

14 (58.3)

 Chose not to disclose

1 (4.2)

Ethnicity

 Hispanic, Latino/a/x, or of Spanish origin

3 (12.5)

Education

 High school diploma or equivalent

1 (4.2)

 Some college credit, no degree

4 (16.7)

 Associate degreeb

4 (16.7)

 Bachelor’s degree

6 (25.0)

 Master’s degree

5 (20.8)

 Doctorate or professional degree

4 (16.7)

U.S. geographic location of residence

 Midwest

8 (33.3)

 Northeast

5 (20.8)

 Southeast

4 (16.7)

 Southwest

1 (4.2)

 West

6 (25.0)

Previous participation in a clinical trialc

 Yes

7 (29.2)

  1. U.S. United States
  2. aSome totals do not equal 100% due to rounding
  3. bAcademic or occupational
  4. cDrug, medical device, or vaccine