Table 2 Background characteristics of the two samples
From: Comparing the measurement equivalence of EQ-5D-5L across different modes of administration
Mobile (n = 70) | Paper (n = 66) | Significance | |
|---|---|---|---|
Age | |||
Mean (SD) | 44.5 (12.0) | 46.2 (13.3) | 0.424 |
Range | 20-64 | 20-65 | |
18-30 | 10 (14.5) | 12 (18.2) | 0.460 |
31-50 | 33 (47.8) | 25 (37.9) | |
50+ | 25 (36.2) | 29 (43.9) | |
Male | 34 (48.5) | 33 (50.0) | 0.868 |
Marital | |||
Married/partner | 42 (60.0) | 42 (63.6) | 0.896 |
Single | 17 (24.3) | 14 (21.2) | |
Other | 11 (15.7) | 10 (15.2) | |
Employment | |||
Employed | 52 (74.3) | 53 (80.3) | 0.817 |
Student | 4 (5.7) | 2 (3.0) | |
Retired | 6 (8.6) | 5 (7.6) | |
Not in employment | 8 (11.4) | 6 (9.1) | |
Education past min age | 56 (80.0) | 46 (70.0) | 0.166 |
Degree | 32 (45.7) | 32 (48.5) | 0.746 |
Long term condition | 32 (45.7) | 32 (48.5) | 0.883 |
Number of LTCs | 0.417 | ||
0 | 38 (54.3) | 34 (51.5) | |
1 | 17 (24.3) | 22 (33.3) | |
2+ | 15 (21.4) | 10 (15.2) | |
Own smartphone | 54 (77.1) | 48 (72.7) | 0.552 |