Table 2 Participant characteristics associated with economic status
From: Economic hardship associated with managing chronic illness: a qualitative inquiry
Characteristics | Patients (n = 52) | Carers (n = 14) |
|---|---|---|
Work Status | ||
Full-time or part-time employed | 2 (3.8%) | 2 (14.2%) |
Self-employed | 2 (3.8%) | 0 |
Partially retired | 1 (1.9%) | 0 |
Completely retired pensioner | 40 (76.9%) | 7 (50%) |
Disabled/sickness pension | 6 (11.5%) | 0 |
Looking after home/family | 1 (1.9%) | 5 (35.7%) |
Government Financial Benefits (multiple responses) | ||
Disability Support Pension | 10 (9.7%) | 0 |
Mobility Allowance | 1 (0.9%) | 0 |
Health Care Card | 12 (11.7%) | 2 (7.4%) |
Pensioner Concession Card | 28 (27.2%) | 6 (22.2%) |
Unemployment Benefit | 1 (0.9%) | 0 |
Aged Pension | 25 (24.3%) | 6 (22.2%) |
Sickness Allowance | 1 (0.9%) | 1 (3.7%) |
Veteran's Affairs Disability Pension | 3 (2.9%) | 0 |
Commonwealth Seniors Card | 18 (17.4%) | 3 (11.1%) |
None | 4 (3.9%) | 4 (14.8%) |
Other (unable to describe) | 0 | 5 (18.5%) |
α Experiencing financial difficulties (Yes) | 31 (60%) | 11 (79%) |