Table 4 Demographic characteristics of 258 HIV-negative regular blood donors
| Characteristics | Male (N = 105) | Female (N = 153) |
|---|---|---|
| Age, mean (SD) | 37.59 (11.0) | 42.33 (10.23) |
| Ethnicity | ||
| Chinese | 73 (69.5%) | 130 (85.0%) |
| Malay | 10 (9.5%) | 6 (3.9%) |
| Indian | 14 (13.3%) | 11 (7.2%) |
| Others | 8 (7.6%) | 6 (3.9%) |
| Level of education | ||
| Secondary | 8 (7.6%) | 37 (24.2%) |
| Tertiary | 80 (76.2%) | 100 (65.4%) |
| Post-tertiary | 17 (16.2%) | 16 (10.5%) |
| Employment status | ||
| Employed | 87 (82.9%) | 120 (78.4%) |
| Unemployed | 18 (17.1%) | 33 (21.6%) |