Table 2.
Characteristics of participants.
| Characteristics | Responders | n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Age, years median (IQR) | 169 | 66 (59–70)a |
| Sex | 175 | |
| Female | 134 (76.6) | |
| Education level | 175 | |
| Primary school (or less) | 13 (7.4) | |
| Middle school | 18 (10.3) | |
| Secondary school | 37 (21.1) | |
| University | 107 (61.1) | |
| Cohabitation status | 175 | |
| Living alone | 88 (50.3) | |
| Employment status | 175 | |
| Part/full-time | 50 (28.6) | |
| Retired | 99 (56.6) | |
| Unemployed | 22 (12.6) | |
| Other | 4 (2.3) | |
| Self-reported chronic diseaseb | ||
| Diabetes | 174 | 100 (57.4) |
| Cardiovascular disease (stroke, heart problems) | 174 | 23 (13.2) |
| Cancer | 174 | 12 (6.9) |
| Musculoskeletal (arthritis, back pain) | 174 | 80 (46.0) |
| Asthma | 174 | 11 (6.3) |
| Depression or anxiety | 174 | 45 (25.9) |
| Obesity | 174 | 91 (52.3) |
IQR: interquartile range.
a
Median (IQR).
b
More than one possible.