Table 1.
Demographic and Clinical Variables of Participants (n = 384)
| Variable | n | Percentage or Median [Interquartile range] |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital | ||
| University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital | 260 | 67.7 |
| Ebonyi State University Teaching Hospital | 124 | 32.3 |
| Sex | ||
| Females | 200 | 52.1 |
| Males | 184 | 47.9 |
| Educational Status | ||
| No formal education | 8 | 2.1 |
| Primary | 156 | 40.6 |
| Secondary | 132 | 34.4 |
| Tertiary | 88 | 22.9 |
| Emergency visit | 120 | 31.3 |
| Hospitalization | 228 | 59.4 |
| Off work due to illness | 216 | 56.3 |
| Number of patient reported symptoms | 384 | 3.0 [3.0-4.0] |
| Age | 384 | 61.0 [ 54.0-67.8] |
| Number of Physician visit last 1 year | 384 | 6.0 [5.0-9.0] |