Table 1 Descriptive characteristics (N = 181)
Variable | |
|---|---|
Gender | 86% female |
Age | Mean (M) = 51.97 (sd = 13.12) years |
Family status | Single 17% |
In relationship 15% | |
Married 55% | |
Divorced 7% | |
Living separated 2% | |
Widowed 4% | |
Education | Basic school qualification 14% |
Secondary school qualification 36% | |
Technical college qualification 18% | |
College qualification and higher 31% | |
Employment | Unemployed 4% |
In education or study 3% | |
Employed 58% | |
Retired 35% | |
Pain duration in weeks | Median (MD) = 60 (95% CI: 9–463) |
M = 110 | |
Pain location | Head 14% |
Neck 11% | |
Shoulder 6% | |
Back 62% | |
Other 35% | |