Table 4.
Responses to propositions regarding the nature and epidemiology of ME.
| Proposition | Correct Answer | Number of Respondents | Respondents Giving Correct Answer | 95% Confidence Interval (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number | % Total | ||||
| We have national guidelines on ME. | True | 44 | 25 | 56.8 | 42.2–70.3 |
| ME is rare. | False | 44 | 31 | 70.5 | 55.8–82.8 |
| ME affects more women than men. | True | 44 | 40 | 90.9 | 78.8–96.4 |
| ME can affect children. | True | 44 | 36 | 81.8 | 68.0–90.4 |
| ME resolves within 6 months. | False | 44 | 41 | 93.2 | 81.8–97.7 |
| ME causes chronic disability. | True | 44 | 42 | 95.5 | 84.9–98.7 |
| If they do not improve it’s because they are not trying hard enough. | False | 44 | 40 | 90.9 | 78.8–96.4 |
| Children with ME can miss long periods of school. | True | 44 | 43 | 97.7 | 88.2–99.6 |
| Children with ME miss school because their parents support their sick role and this should be discouraged. | False | 44 | 28 | 63.6 | 48.9–76.2 |