Table 1.
Demographic variables of FM (n = 98) and HC (n = 35) participants in the study
| FM (%) | HC (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | ||
| 18–29 | 8.7 | 42.9 |
| 30–39 | 18.5 | 34.3 |
| 40–49 | 22.8 | 11.4 |
| 50–59 | 31.5 | 11.4 |
| 60–69 | 18.5 | 0.00 |
| Marital status | ||
| Single | 6.5 | 31.4 |
| Significant relationship | 7.6 | 14.3 |
| Married/de facto | 70.6 | 42.9 |
| Separated | 2.2 | 5.7 |
| Divorced | 13.0 | 5.7 |
| Education | ||
| Secondary | 43.5 | 22.9 |
| Tertiary | 41.4 | 28.6 |
| Higher degree | 14.1 | 48.6 |
| Work status | ||
| Full time | 17.4 | 68.6 |
| Part time | 34.8 | 28.6 |
| Casual | 7.6 | 2.9 |
| Occupation | ||
| Semi-professional | 25.0 | 11.4 |
| Professional | 20.7 | 54.3 |
| Self-employed | 3.3 | 5.7 |
| Retired | 14.1 | 0.00 |
| Unemployed | 3.3 | 0.00 |
| Home/caring | 19.6 | 2.9 |
| Student | 4.3 | 22.9 |
| Income | ||
| <$20,000 | 38.6 | 17.1 |
| $20,000–40,000 | 33.7 | 25.7 |
| $41,000–60,000 | 14.5 | 34.3 |
| $61,000–80,000 | 3.6 | 11.4 |
| +$100,000 | 6.0 | 0.00 |
Abbreviations: FM, fibromyalgia; HC, healthy controls.