Table 1.
Participant characteristics
| Accepters (n = 12) | Decliners (n = 10) | Accepters/Decliners (n = 2) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean age (yrs) |
65 (SD 5.6) |
71 (SD 5.7) |
74 (SD 2.8) |
| No. males |
11 (92%) |
7 (70%) |
1 |
| Married/Cohabiting |
11 (92%) |
9 (90%) |
1 |
| Upper socio-economic status | 9 (75%) | 9 (90%) | 0 |
Socioeconomic status is defined according to Office of National Statistics (UK) categories: 1, 2, 3 NM = non-manual, skilled jobs (Upper Socio Economic Status); 3, 4, 5 M = manual, unskilled jobs. Retired and unemployed are categorized as “previous employment” or, when “no job,” are categorized by employment of head of household.