Table 2 Comparison between participants in quantitative and qualitative components
Quantitative Group (n = 126) | Qualitative Study Sub-Sample (n = 25) | |
|---|---|---|
Mean age (range) | 70.6 | 74.6 |
% Males | 56.3 | 44.0 |
% Living as a couple | 55.6 | 52.0 |
% In Council Tax Bands A & B* | 72.2 | 76.0 |
% Long term limiting illness | 64.3 | 76.0 |
% Current smokers | 19.1 | 8.0 |
SF-36 Physical Mean Score | 27.45 | 25.22 |
SF-36 Mental | 51.44 | 53.55 |
HAD-Anxiety | 5.86 | 5.88 |
HAD-Depression | 4.49 | 3.24 |