Table 1 Baseline demographics on n=316 consenting consecutive family heart screening patients with valid psychological wellbeing data

Age in years: Mean (SD)

35.94 (13.03)

Male sex: n(%)

148 (46.8%)

Clinic visit status:

First visit: n(%)

248 (78.5%)

Second or subsequent visit:n(%)

68 (21.5%)

Education level (of n=300 patients):

Completed primary school: n(%)

62 (20.7%)

Completed secondary school: n(%)

77 (25.7%)

Completed a secondary diploma: n(%)

75 (25.0%)

Completed a degree: n(%)

86 (28.7%)

Marital status:

Married or cohabiting: n(%)

131 (41.5%)

Single: n(%)

175 (55.4%)

Widowed or divorced: n(%)

10 (3.2%)

Reason for screening:

SADS or SIDS family history: n(%)

74 (23.4%)

Cardiomyopathy screening: n(%)

146 (46.2%)

Channelopathy screening: n(%)

74 (23.4%)

Other screening indication: n(%)

22 (7.0%)

Relationship to family index case:

First degree relative: n(%)

228 (72.2%)

Second degree relative or greater: n(%)

88 (27.8%)

Family History of SCD: n(%)

196 (62.8%)