Table 1.
Sociodemographic characteristics of the qualitative and quantitative study sample
| Characteristic | Qualitative sample | Quantitative sample | |
|---|---|---|---|
| (n = 20) | (n = 277) | ||
| Age in years, mean | 50.9 (SD = 10.5) (min: 24, max: 76) | 51.2 (SD = 18.5) (min: 18, max: 95) | |
| Gender, % (n) | |||
| Male | 30 (6) | 42 (117) | |
| Female | 70 (14) | 58 (160) | |
| Origin, % (n) | |||
| Rural area | 55 (11) | n.a. | |
| City | 45 (9) | n.a. | |
| Place of residence, % (n) | |||
| Rural area | 60 (12) | n.a. | |
| City | 40 (8) | n.a. | |
| Occupational background, % (n) | |||
| Mobility in the districtb | 35 (7) | n.a. | |
| Mobility in health carec | 40 (8) | n.a. | |
| Administration and mobilityd | 25 (5) | n.a. | |
| Area of employment, % (n)a | |||
| Rural area | 30 (6) | n.a. | |
| City | 50 (10) | n.a. | |
| Rural area and city | 15 (3) | n.a. |
Min minimum, max maximum, SD standard deviation, n.a. not available
an varies due to missing data
bRepresentatives of public transport and voluntary transport
cRepresentatives of medical-, community- and nursing-services
dRepresentatives of the District Office Waldshut