Table 1.
Characteristics of the PICF study groups.
| Factor | Group 1 PICF v 1.4 n = 283 Count (%) |
Group 2 PICF v 1.5 n = 425 Count (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Age Group | ||
| 70–75 years | 147 (51.9%) | 231 (54.4%) |
| 76–98 years | 136 (48.1%) | 194 (45.6%) |
| Gender | ||
| Male | 118 (41.7%) | 197 (46.3%) |
| Female | 165 (58.3%) | 228 (53.7%) |
| Primary Language | ||
| English | 186 (65.7%) | 278 (65.4%) |
| Non-English | 97 (34.3%) | 147 (34.6%) |
| Living Arrangement | ||
| Alone | 70 (24.7%) | 96 (22.6%) |
| With others | 213 (75.3%) | 329 (77.4%) |
| State | ||
| Victoria | 194 (68.5%) | 231 (54.3%) |
| Tasmania | 67 (23.7%) | 52 (12.2%) |
| Western Australia | 22 (7.8%) | 142 (33.4%) |
Note: PICF = Participant Information and Consent Form.