Table 3 Sample characteristics
From: What support is needed to self-manage a rheumatic disorder: a qualitative study
| Face-to-face interviews N (%) | Focus group interviews N (%) | Total N (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender | |||
| Female | 3 (50.0%) | 11 (78.6%) | 14 (70.0%) |
| Male | 3 (50.0%) | 3 (50.0%) | 6 (30.0%) |
| Age | |||
| 34–44 years | 2 (33.3%) | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (10.0%)) |
| 45–54 years | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (21.4%) | 3 (15.0%) |
| 55–64 years | 3 (50.0%) | 7 (50.0%) | 10 (50.0%) |
| > 65 years | 1 (16.7%) | 4 (28.5%) | 5 (25.0%) |
| Marital state | |||
| Cohabiting/married | 4 (67.3%) | 8 (57.2%) | 12 (60.0%) |
| Widow | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (7.1%) | 1 (5.0%) |
| Single | 2 (33.3%) | 5 (35.7%) | 7 (35.0%) |
| Diagnosis | |||
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 6 (100%) | 10 (71.4%) | 16 (80.0%) |
| Psoriatic arthritis | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (14.3%) | 2 (10.0%) |
| Ankylosing spondylitis | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (14.3%) | 2 (10.0%) |
| Years of diagnosis | |||
| < 5 years | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (7.1%) | 1 (5.0%) |
| 5–10 years | 2 (33.3%) | 7 (50.0%) | 9 (45.0%) |
| > 10 years | 4 (66.7%) | 6 (42.9%) | 10 (50.0%) |
| Employment | |||
| Yes | 4 (66.7%) | 2 (14.2%) | 5 (25.0%) |
| No | 2 (33.3%) | 12 (85.8%) | 15 (75.0%) |