Figure 1
The concepts and propositions in Theory of Care Seeking Behavior (Lauver, 1992).
Table 1
Sociodemographic Characteristics of Women Veterans Who Participated in Cognitive Interviews.
| PARTICIPANT | AGE | RACE | ETHNICITY | MARITAL STATUS | HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATION | EMPLOYMENT STATUS | HOUSEHOLD INCOME | TYPE OF HEALTH INSURANCE | BRANCH OF SERVICE | LENGTH OF MILITARY SERVICE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36 | White | White | Married | Doctorate | Part-time | >$100,000 | Private, VA health coverage | Army | 6–10 years |
| 2 | 42 | White | White | Single | Bachelor’s degree | Full-time | $50,000–$74,999 | Employer-based, VA health coverage | Army | 11–15 years |
| 3 | 35 | White | White | Married | Associate degree | Full-time | $75,000–$99,999 | Private | Army | 16–20 years |
| 4 | 36 | White | White | Married | Master’s degree | Full-time | $75,000–$99,999 | Private, VA health coverage | Army | 6–10 years |
| 5 | 32 | Black or African American | Non-Hispanic | Single | Professional degree | Part-time, student | <$10,000 | Private | Air Force | 6–10 years |
| 6 | 42 | White | White | Married | Bachelor’s degree | Student | $50,000–$74,999 | Tricare | Navy | >20 years |
| 7 | 23 | White | White | Separated | Some college | Part-time, student | $20,000–$34,999 | VA health coverage | Marines | 5 years or less |
[i] Note: VA = US Department of Veterans Affairs.