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Table 1 Characteristics of Participants (N=39)

From: Setting the stage for Cancer Advocacy in Africa: how?

Question

Responses

Frequency

Percentage

How long have you been an advocate?

Within past year (anytime less than 12 months ago)

4

10.26%

 

Within past 2 years (1 year but less than 2 years ago)

1

2.56%

 

Within past 5 years (2 years but less than 5 years ago)

9

23.08%

 

5 or more years ago

25

64.10%

What is the age of the population you serve? (Choose all that applies)

Between 30 and 39 years

27

69.23%

 

Between 40 and 49 years

25

64.10%

 

Between 50 and 59 years

19

48.72%

 

Between 60 and 69 years

13

33.33%

 

Between 70 and 79 years

8

20.51%

 

80 years or above

5

12.82%

What is the primary gender that you target?

Male only

0

0%

 

Female only

4

10.26%

 

Both male and female

35

89.74%

What types of advocacy does your program or organization focus on? (Choose all that applies)

Political

17

43.59%

 

Support

25

64.10%

 

Fundraising

18

46.15%

 

Community Outreach

27

69.23%

 

Education

36

89.74%

 

Research

28

71.79%

 

Other

0

0%