Table 1 Characteristics of informants
n | % | |
|---|---|---|
Sex | ||
Women | 25 | 62.5 |
Men | 15 | 37.5 |
Last occupation | ||
Blue collar | 21 | 52.5 |
White collar | 15 | 37.5 |
Self employed | 4 | 10 |
Occupational activity | ||
100% | 31 | 77.5 |
75% | 2 | 5 |
50% | 4 | 10 |
25% | 1 | 2.5 |
0% | 2 | 5 |
Previous periods of sick leave for MSD | ||
Never | 18 | 45 |
Shorter periods | 12 | 30 |
> 3 months | 10 | 25 |
Length of MSD problems | ||
< 5 years | 3 | 7.5 |
5–9 years | 4 | 10 |
10–14 years | 5 | 12.5 |
15–19 years | 5 | 12.5 |
> 20 years | 14 | 35 |
Unable to specify | 9 | 22.5 |