Table A5.
Sociodemographic information of patients
| Demographics | Patients (N = 12) | Percentage (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | |||
| 30–39 years old | 3 | 25 | |
| 40–49 years old | 2 | 16.75 | |
| 50–59 years old | 6 | 50 | |
| 60–69 years old | 1 | 8.25 | |
| Gender | |||
| Female | 12 | 100 | |
| Race | |||
| Malay | 4 | 33.3 | |
| Chinese | 7 | 58.3 | |
| Indian | 1 | 8.3 | |
| Marital status | |||
| Single | 2 | 16.75 | |
| Married | 9 | 75 | |
| Divorced | 1 | 8.25 | |
| Highest education level | |||
| Secondary school | 4 | 33.25 | |
| Diploma | 2 | 16.75 | |
| University | 6 | 50 | |
| Current occupation | |||
| Unemployed/homemaker | 5 | 41.75 | |
| Government servant | 3 | 25 | |
| Private sector | 1 | 8.25 | |
| Retired | 2 | 16.75 | |
| Others | 1 | 8.25 | |
| Total monthly household income | |||
| ≤RM1000 | 1 | 8.25 | |
| RM1001–RM5000 | 6 | 50 | |
| RM5000–RM10,000 | 2 | 1.75 | |
| ≥RM10,000 | 3 | 25 | |
| Source of financial support | |||
| Self‐funding | 4 | 33.3 | |
| Savings | 1 | 8.3 | |
| Insurance | 3 | 25 | |
| Others | 4 | 33.3 | |
| Age of diagnosis | |||
| 30–39 years old | 3 | 25 | |
| 40–49 years old | 4 | 33 | |
| 50–59 years old | 5 | 42 | |
| Comorbidities | |||
| Yes | 3 | 25 | |
| No | 9 | 75 | |