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Table 3 Patient and provider participant characteristics

From: An evaluation of oncofertility decision support resources among breast cancer patients and health care providers

Patient Participants Characteristics (n = 8)

N

Mean (SD)

Previous Children

 Yes

3

 

 No

5

 

Race

 White

4

 

 Non-white

4

 

Relationship Status at Diagnosis

 Married/Common-Law Marriage

5

 

 Long-Term Relationship

2

 

 Single

1

 

Education

 Post-Secondary Schooling

4

 

 Completed or Enrolled in Graduate Level Studies

4

 

Location

 Ontario

7

 

 Québec

1

 

Age at Diagnosis

21 to 35 years

31 (4.6)

Time Since Diagnosis

1 to 4 years

2.25 (1.6)

Provider Participants Characteristics (n = 8)

N

Mean (SD)

Profession

 Fertility Specialists

2

 

 Oncology Health Care Providers (including a surgeon, oncologist, social worker, and nurse)

4

 

Location

 Ontario

5

 

 British Columbia

2

 

 Manitoba

1

 

Hospital Setting

 Community

2

 

 Academic

6

 

Time working in field

4 to 30 years

15 (10.14)