Table 1.
Socio-demographic characteristics, and mean MDASI sum score
| Variables | Population (N = 2021) | Mean MDASI sum score (SD)a |
|---|---|---|
| Age | ||
| Mean (±SD) | 55 (14) | |
| Min.-Max. | 18–79 | |
| Age groups, N (%) | ||
| ≤ 29 years | 101 (5.0) | 18.78 (20.24) |
| 30–39 years | 197 (9.7) | 15.76 (18.89) |
| 40–49 years | 390 (19.3) | 14.68 (18.15) |
| 50–59 years | 467 (23.1) | 15.46 (17.88) |
| 60–69 years | 499 (24.7) | 15.13 (18.63) |
| ≥ 70 years | 367 (18.2) | 15.84 (17.91) |
| Gender, N (%) | ||
| Women | 1101 (54) | 16.71 (18.83) |
| Men | 920 (46) | 14.03 (17.65) |
| Education, N (%), Missing 10 (0.5) | ||
| Elementary and/or primary school | 344 (17.1) | 18.63 (20.55) |
| Second level (high school) | 751 (37.3) | 16.98 (19.57) |
| Third level (university college or university) | 916 (45.5) | 12.98 (15.95) |
| Number of comorbidities, N (%) | ||
| 0 | 856 (42) | |
| 1–2 | 912 (45) | |
| ≥ 3 | 253 (13) | |
aMin-max 0–130