Table 1.
Sociodemographic characteristics of participants with knee OA
| Code | Gender | Age (years) | Years since onset knee osteoarthritis | Employment status | Household size | Relevant health problems |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1_CR | Female | 60 | 16 | Housewife | Partner | Haemophilia and Depression |
| H2_CR | Male | 84 | 14 | Retired (building) | Partner | Silicosis, vascular problem in one leg |
| H3_CR | Male | 58 | 20 | Disabled (graphic design) | Partner | Pain in lower limbs |
| H4_SA | Male | 85 | 6 | Retired (factory) | Alone (widower) | Diabetes, bladder cancer (operated) |
| M5_U | Female | 66 | 16 | Disabled (cleaning) | Alone (divorced) | Polyarthritis, anxiety |
| M6_U | Female | 62 | 15 | Housewife | Partner | Polyarthritis, anxiety symptoms, high blood pressure |
| M7_U | Female | 67 | 5 | Retired | Partner | Knee prosthesis, carpal tunnel |
| M8_VR | Female | 75 | 3 | Housewife | Grandson | Knee prosthesis and breast cancer |
| M9_VR | Female | 83 | <1 | Housewife | Alone (widow) | High blood pressure |
| M10_VR | Female | 67 | 17 | Retired | Alone (single) | Diabetes and depression |