Table 1.
Sociodemographic characteristics of the studied patients
| Characteristics | Me (M ± SD) | Min–Max |
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| Age, years | 65.8 (63.2±6.5) | 53–76 |
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| Sex | ||
| Men | 64 | 62.75 |
| Women | 38 | 37.25 |
| Marital status | ||
| Married/in a relationship | 59 | 57.84 |
| Separated/divorced | 22 | 22.57 |
| Widow/widower | 21 | 20.59 |
| Education | ||
| Vocational/primary | 27 | 26.47 |
| Preuniversity | 57 | 55.88 |
| Higher vocational/university | 14 | 13.73 |
| Data not available | 4 | 3.92 |
| Place of residence | ||
| Rural area | 40 | 39.22 |
| Urban area | 32 | 60.78 |
| Knowledge about COPD | ||
| I believe I know everything on this topic | 7 | 6.86 |
| I know as much as I need to know | 33 | 32.35 |
| I know too little | 60 | 58.82 |
| I do not know and I do not want to know | 2 | 1.96 |
| The most useful sources of information helpful in coping with the disease | ||
| Conversation with a doctor | 38 | 37.25 |
| Conversation with a nurse | 40 | 39.21 |
| Books, leaflets | 19 | 18.63 |
| Television | 5 | 4.9 |
Abbreviations: Me, median; M, mean; Min, minimum; Max, maximum; N, number of patients; SD, standard deviation.