Table 1.
Demographic profile.
| Demographic variable | n (%) or mean (SD) |
|---|---|
| Total number of participants recruited | 50 |
| Age | 46.5 years (SD ± 12.10) |
| Age range | |
| 25-46 years | 29 (58%) |
| 47 and above | 21 (42%) |
| Disease duration | 14.50 years (SD ± 12.75) |
| Disease duration range | |
| 1-14 years | 28 (56%) |
| 15 years and above | 22 (44%) |
| Gender | |
| Men | 36 (72%) |
| Women | 14 (28%) |
| Marital status | |
| Single | 15 (30%) |
| Married | 32 (64%) |
| Separated/divorced/widowed | 3 (6%) |
| Living situation | |
| Alone | 6 (12%) |
| With someone | 44 (88%) |
| Education levels | |
| Completed second level | 21 (42%) |
| Completed third level courses | 19 (38%) |
| Employment status | |
| Working | 30 (60%) |
| Not working | 20 (40%) |