Table 1.
Demographic and clinical characteristics of study subjects
| Variables | n | (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Age, years |
|
|
| Less than 60 |
25 |
(12.5) |
| 60–69 |
74 |
(37.0) |
| 70–79 |
85 |
(42.5) |
| 80 and more |
16 |
(8.0) |
| Gender, |
|
|
| Male |
183 |
(91.5) |
| Level of education, years |
|
|
| 6 or below |
48 |
(24.0) |
| 7–9 |
45 |
(22.5) |
| 10–12 |
62 |
(31.0) |
| 13 and more |
45 |
(22.5) |
| Smoking status |
|
|
| Non-smoker |
26 |
(13.0) |
| Ex-smoker |
156 |
(78.0) |
| Current smoker |
18 |
(9.0) |
| Current symptoms |
|
|
| Sputum |
146 |
(73.0) |
| Fatigue |
117 |
(58.5) |
| Dyspnea |
115 |
(57.5) |
| Cough |
99 |
(49.5) |
| Chest pain |
47 |
(23.5) |
| Weight loss |
40 |
(20.0) |
| Fever |
14 |
(7.0) |
| Reporting of problems in the EQ-5D dimensions | ||
| Mobility |
99 |
(49.5) |
| Self-care |
43 |
(21.5) |
| Usual activities |
88 |
(44.0) |
| Pain/discomfort |
69 |
(34.5) |
| Anxiety/depression | 66 | (33.0) |