Table 1.
Participants' characteristics.
| Characteristic | Total sample, N = 522 | Sample aged over 70, N = 307 |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | ||
| Mean (SD) | 73.42 (10.76) | 80.72 (6.78) |
| Range | 50–105 | 70–105 |
| Age | ||
| Below 65 years | 112 (21.5) | 0 (0.0) |
| 65 years and above | 406 (77.8) | 307 (100.0) |
| Missing | 4 (0.7) | 0 (0.0) |
| Gender, n (%) | ||
| Male | 194 (37.2) | 131 (42.7) |
| Female | 328 (62.8) | 176 (57.3) |
| Marital status, n (%) | ||
| Single | 18 (3.4) | 6 (2.0) |
| Married | 299 (57.3) | 140 (45.6) |
| Separated/Divorced | 24 (4.6) | 9 (2.9) |
| Widowed | 177 (33.9) | 151 (49.2) |
| Missing | 4 (0.8) | 1 (0.3) |
| Education, n (%) | ||
| Primary school or below | 213 (40.8) | 169 (55.0) |
| Junior high school (9th grade) or above | 305 (58.4) | 138 (45.0) |
| Missing | 4 (0.8) | 0 (0.0) |
| Living alone, n (%) | ||
| Yes | 91 (17.4) | 64 (20.8) |
| No | 431 (82.6) | 243 (79.2) |
| Setting, n (%) | ||
| Community | 398 (76.2) | 209 (68.1) |
| Institution | 124 (23.8) | 98 (31.9) |