Table 2. Characteristics of respondents to the DCE.
| n(%) | |
|---|---|
| Age | Min = 21 Max = 83 Mean = 48 |
| Years since diagnosis | Min = 1 Max = 36 Mean = 8 |
| Gender | |
| Male | 28 (5.4) |
| Female | 482 (93.1) |
| Non-binary/Third gender | 7 (1.4) |
| Prefer not to say | 1 (0.2) |
| Employment status | |
| Part-time employment | 85 (16.4) |
| Full-time employment | 119 (23.0) |
| Self-employed | 27 (5.2) |
| Unemployed Retired |
94 (18.1) 61 (11.8) |
| Student | 6 (1.2) |
| Other | 126 (24.3) |
| Highest level of Education completed | |
| Secondary School | 86 (16.6) |
| Vocational/Trade/College Qualification | 128 (24.7) |
| Highers/A levels | 81 (15.6) |
| University Qualification | 223 (43.1) |
| Household Income | |
| Up to £10,000 | 98 (18.9) |
| £10,001-£20,000 | 138 (26.6) |
| £20,001-£30,000 | 114 (22.0) |
| £30,001-£40,000 | 58 (11.2) |
| £40,001-£50,000 | 48 (9.3) |
| £50,001 + | 62 (12.0) |