Table 1.

Characteristics of respondents.

Characteristics	N=59	%
Age
30 – 45 years old	6	10.2
45 – 59 years old	30	50.8
60 – 74 years old	15	25.4
>74 years old	8	13.6
Sex
Female	29	49.2
Male	30	50.8
Duration of attack
1 – 4 days	40	67.8
5 – 8 days	10	16.9
9 – 12 days	3	5.1
13 – 16 days	5	8.5
17 – 20 days	1	1.7
Functional status
Severe (40-60)	6	10.2
Moderate (>20-<40)	38	64.4
Full (0-20)	15	25.4