Participants’ characteristics
| Total sample (%) | No of men (%) | No of women (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size | 24 | 12 | 12 |
| Mean age (years) | 27 | 29 | 24 |
| Range (SD) | 16–44 (7.35) | 16–44 (9.21) | 19–34 (3.94) |
| Ethnicity | |||
| White British | 11 (46%) | 6 (50%) | 5 (42%) |
| Black Caribbean | 2 (8%) | 1 (8%) | 1 (8%) |
| Black African | 3 (13%) | 2 (16%) | 1 (8%) |
| White European | 2 (8%) | Nil | 2 (16%) |
| Mixed ethnic origin | 2 (8%) | 1 (8%) | 1 (8%) |
| White Brazilian | 1 (4%) | 1 (8%) | Nil |
| Asian | 3 (13%) | 1 (8%) | 2 (16%) |
| Country of birth | |||
| United Kingdom | 16 (67%) | 9 (75%) | 7 (58%) |
| Other countries | 8 (33%) | 3 (25%) | 5 (42%) |
| Current sexual relationship | |||
| Yes | 20 (83%) | 9 (75%) | 11 (92%) |
| No | 4 (17%) | 3 (25%) | 1 (8%) |
| Duration of current relationship | |||
| 1–6 months | 6 (25%) | 1 (8%) | 5 (42%) |
| 7–12 months | 6 (25%) | 2 (17%) | 4 (33%) |
| 1– years | 4 (17%) | 3 (25%) | 1 (8%) |
| More than 4 years | 4 (17%) | 3 (25%) | 1 (8%) |
| Living arrangements | |||
| Cohabiting with partner | 4 (17%) | 4 (33%) | Nil |
| Not cohabiting with partner | 20 (83%) | 8 (67%) | 12 (100%) |
| Employment status | |||
| In full time employment | 21 (88%) | 11 (92%) | 10 (83%) |
| Not in full time employment | 3 (13%) | 1 (8%) | 2 (17%) |
| Highest educational qualification | |||
| Degree or postgraduate | 12 (50%) | 6 (50%) | 6 (50%) |
| A levels or equivalent | 9 (38%) | 3 (25%) | 6 (50%) |
| GSCEs | 1 (4%) | 1 (8%) | Nil |
| No qualifications | 2 (8%) | 2 (17%) | Nil |