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Participants characteristics
| Variables | Statistics | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | Gender | Females (%) | 58 |
| Males (%) | 42 | ||
| Age (years) | Mean (Min-Max) | 36 (12–68) | |
| Type of disease | Diabetes (n) | 6 | |
| Thalassemia (n) | 7 | ||
| Cancer (n) | 5 | ||
| Hemophilia (n) | 4 | ||
| Kidney transplant (n) | 9 | ||
| Policy makers | Age (years) | Mean (Min-Max) | 43 (36–59) |
| Work Experience (years) | Mean (Min-Max) | 8.3 (2–20) | |
| Length of Interview (minutes) | Mean (Min-Max) | 45 (27–65) |
