From: Family physician enabling attitudes: a qualitative study of patient perceptions
Characteristic | Number | Percentage (%) |
---|---|---|
GENDER | ||
Male | 13 | 43 |
Female | 17 | 57 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | ||
Quebec | 28 | 93 |
Other province of Canada | 2 | 7 |
EDUCATION | ||
Grades 1-7 | 1 | 3 |
Grades 8-12 | 11 | 37 |
Postsecondary studies or college | 8 | 27 |
University | 10 | 33 |
ANNUAL FAMILY INCOME (CAD$) | ||
< 10,000 | 2 | 7 |
10,000 to 19,999 | 6 | 20 |
20,000 to 29,999 | 2 | 7 |
30,000 to 39,999 | 2 | 6 |
40,000 to 49,999 | 6 | 20 |
50,000 + | 12 | 40 |
MARITAL STATUS | ||
Married / Living with partner | 19 | 63 |
Separated / divorced | 5 | 17 |
Widowed | 2 | 7 |
Single | 4 | 13 |
CHRONIC DISEASE | ||
Depression/anxiety antecedents | 14 | 47 |
Arthritis/osteoarthritis/other joint problems | 12 | 40 |
Diabetes | 11 | 37 |
Emphysema/chronic bronchitis/asthma | 5 | 17 |
Hyperlipidemia | 19 | 63 |
Hypertension | 16 | 53 |
Cardiac or vascular disease | 15 | 50 |
MEAN AGE (range) | 60.5 (35 to 75) |