Table 1.
Demographic data for responders to the questionnaire (n = 117).
| Variable | Number |
|---|---|
| Mean age/years (s.d.) | 44.6 (10.9) |
| Females (%) | 85 (78%) |
| Mean years since diagnosis (s.d.) | 9.0 (7.9) |
| MS course | |
| Benign | 8 (7%) |
| Relapsing-remitting | 35 (30%) |
| Secondary progressive | 54 (46%) |
| Primary progressive | 11 (9%) |
| Unknown | 9 (8%) |
| Disability status (inside the home) | |
| Walks unaided | 14 (12%) |
| Some difficulty walking, does not use a stick | 46 (39%) |
| Walks with a stick | 19 (16%) |
| Walks with bilateral assistance | 15 (13%) |
| Wheelchair bound | 20 (17%) |
| Bed-bound | 2 (2%) |
| Data missing | 1 (1%) |