Table 1.
Characteristics of the Participants
| Participants | Sex | Age (Years) | Age at CF Diagnosis (Years) | FEV1% | Marital Situation | Type of Professional Activity | Duration of Practice in a CF Specialized Center (Years) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient 1 | M | 61 | 37 | 46 | Married, with children | Engineer | NA |
| Patient 2 | M | 30 | 0 | 44 | In a relationship, with children | Construction manager and self-employed contractor | NA |
| Patient 3 | M | 45 | 0 | 45 | In a relationship | Self-employed contractor | NA |
| Patient 4 | M | 45 | 1 | 36 | In couple | No professional activity | NA |
| Patient 5 | F | 31 | 0 | 47 | Divorced, with children | Administrative Assistant | NA |
| Patient 6 | F | 24 | 7 | 84 | In a relationship | Self-employed contractor | NA |
| Patient 7 | F | 38 | 0 | 55 | Single | Nurse | NA |
| Patient 8 | F | 40 | 0 | 59 | Married, with children | No professional activity | NA |
| HCP 1 | F | 35 | NA | NA | NA | Physician | 4 |
| HCP 2 | F | 55 | NA | NA | NA | Nurse | 18 |
| HCP 3 | F | 44 | NA | NA | NA | Physiotherapist | 10 |
| Researcher 1 | F | 30 | NA | NA | NA | Public health pharmacist | NA |
| Researcher 2 | M | 34 | NA | NA | NA | Sociologist | NA |
Abbreviations: CF, cystic fibrosis; FEV1, forced expiratory volume in one second; HCP, healthcare professional; NA, not applicable.