Characteristics of survey respondents
| Characteristic | No. (%) of respondents n = 430 |
|---|---|
| Age, yr | |
| 16–17 | 23 (5.3) |
| 18–34 | 253 (58.8) |
| 35–49 | 62 (14.4) |
| 50–64 | 53 (12.3) |
| > 64 | 36 (8.4) |
| Missing | 3 (0.7) |
| Gender | |
| Female | 243 (56.5) |
| Male | 186 (43.3) |
| Other | 1 (0.2) |
| Health care professional | 34 (7.9) |
| Province of residence | |
| Ontario | 364 (84.6) |
| Quebec | 52 (12.1) |
| Other | 8 (1.9) |
| Missing | 6 (1.4) |
| Education | |
| Did not complete high school | 20 (4.6) |
| High school diploma | 49 (11.4) |
| Some college/university | 124 (28.8) |
| College/university diploma | 166 (38.6) |
| Working on/completed postgraduate studies | 48 (11.2) |
| Professional degree | 21 (4.9) |
| Missing | 2 (0.5) |
| Previously acted as substitute decision-maker | 67 (15.6) |
| Previously created advance care plan for self | 137 (31.9) |