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Table 2 Demographic details: family members

From: An exploration of lifestyle beliefs and lifestyle behaviour following stroke: findings from a focus group study of patients and family members

Variable

Frequency %

Sex

 

   male

11 (55)

   female

9 (45)

Age

 

   35-44 yrs

1 (5)

   45-54 yrs

3 (15)

   55-64 yrs

6 (30)

   65-74 yrs

7 (35)

   75-84 yrs

3 (15)

Median 64 yrs; range 42-79 yrs

Marital status

 

   single

3 (15)

   married

16 (80)

   divorced

1 (5)

Living with PwS/PwA

 

   yes

17 (85)

   no

3 (15)

Employment

 

   paid employment

3 (15)

   unemployed

3 (15)

   retired

14 (70)

Caring input

 

   cooking

15 (75)

   shopping

17 (89.5)

  1. Key: PwS: person who has had a stroke; PwA: person who has aphasia following stroke