Table 1. Demographic and clinical characteristics of the subjects.
| Variable | (n=33) |
|---|---|
| Male | 19 (54%) |
| Female | 14 (46%) |
| Age (years) | 59±15 |
| Time since stroke (years) | 4±3 |
| Affected hemisphere | |
| Right | 13 (40%) |
| Left | 20 (60%) |
| Marital status | |
| Married | 22 (67%) |
| Single | 5 (15%) |
| Divorced | 4 (12%) |
| Widower | 2 (6%) |
| Schooling (years) | 4±3 |
| Mini-Mental State Examination | 23 (22/28) |
Data expressed as absolute and relative frequencies, mean ± SD, for parametric variables and medians and interquartile ranges (25% and 75%) for nonparametric variables.