Table 1.
Demographic details of the patients in this study
| Variables | Frequency (n) (%) | Mean (SD) |
|---|---|---|
| All subjects, n (%) | 756 (100) | |
| Age | 48.8 (19.8) | |
| 0–12 years | 52 (6.9) | |
| 13–60 years | 463 (61.2) | |
| 61 years and above | 241 (31.9) | |
| Gender | ||
| Male | 312 (41.3) | |
| Female | 444 (58.7) | |
| Race | ||
| Malay | 594 (78.6) | |
| Chinese | 79 (10.4) | |
| Indian | 72 (9.5) | |
| Others | 11(1.5) | |
| Visit type | ||
| Walk-in | 327 (43.3) | |
| Follow-up | 429 (56.7) | |
| Payment | ||
| Pay | 244 (32.3) | |
| Guarantee letter | 512 (67.7) | |
| Patient type | ||
| No disability | 713 (94.3) | |
| Disabled (walking disability) | 42 (5.6) | |
| Disabled (blind, mute or deaf) | 1 (0.1) | |
| Doctor-in charge | ||
| Specialist | 83 (11) | |
| Medical officer | 673 (89) | |
| Stat procedures | ||
| No stat investigation | 593 (78.4) | |
| X-ray | 25 (3.3) | |
| Laboratory tests | 49 (6.5) | |
| ECG | 21 (2.8) | |
| Other | 37 (4.9) | |
| Multiple | 31 (4.1) |