Table 1.
Participant demographic information (N = 130)
| Characteristics | n | % |
|---|---|---|
| Age | ||
| 40 to 49 years | 9 | 6.9 |
| 50 to 59 years | 62 | 47.7 |
| 60 to 66 years | 59 | 45.4 |
| (M = 57.67, SD = 5.12, Min = 40, Max = 66) | ||
| Gender | ||
| Male | 101 | 77.7 |
| Female | 29 | 22.3 |
| Marital Status | ||
| Single | 2 | 1.5 |
| Married | 118 | 90.8 |
| Divorced | 2 | 1.5 |
| Widowed | 8 | 6.2 |
| Education | ||
| Primary school | 102 | 78.5 |
| Secondary | 20 | 15.3 |
| High school | 4 | 3.1 |
| College and higher | 4 | 3.1 |
| Living Arrangements | ||
| Living alone | 10 | 7.7 |
| Living with family or others | 120 | 92.3 |
| Monthly Personal Income | ||
| 1000-5000 CHY | 75 | 57.7 |
| 5001-10000 CHY | 48 | 36.9 |
| More than 10000 CHY | 7 | 5.4 |
| Payment for Medical Expenses | ||
| Medical insurance | 127 | 97.7 |
| At one’s own expense | 3 | 2.3 |
| Occupation | ||
| Farmers | 83 | 63.8 |
| Machine operators | 24 | 18.5 |
| Service Providers | 10 | 7.9 |
| Managers | 9 | 6.9 |
| Professionals | 4 | 3.1 |
| Time Per Day for Working | ||
| 2 to 6 hours | 22 | 16.9 |
| 7 to 10 hours | 95 | 73.1 |
| More than 10 hours | 13 | 10.0 |
| Average Days a Week for Working | ||
| 3-5 days | 31 | 23.8 |
| 6-7 days | 99 | 76.2 |
CHY =Chinese yuan, Medical insurance: According to the health insurance system, the government affords 30% of the cost and 70% of the cost paid by patients