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Table 1 Participant demographic information
| Stroke survivors (N = 16) | Peer supporters (N = 7) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mean age in years (SD), range | 64.8 (11.3) 35-81 | 59.3 (9.6) 47-72 |
| Number of men (%) | 12 (75.0%) | 4 (57.1%) |
| Stroke type (%): Clot | 14 (87.5%) | 3 (42.9%) |
| Bleed | 2 (12.5%) | 4 (57.1%) |
| Stroke location (%): Left | 3 (18.8%) | 2 (28.6%) |
| Right | 13 (81.3%) | 5 (71.4%) |
| Mean Barthel Index score (SD), range | 78.8 (21.7) | 95.0 (7) |
| 40-100 | 85-100 | |
| Living situation (%): Live alone | 4 (25.0%) | 2 (28.6%) |
| Live with spouse | 10 (62.5%) | 3 (42.9%) |
| Other family member | 2 (12.5%) | 2 (28.6%) |
| Supports (%): Personal care | 7 (43.8%) | 0 (0%) |
| Therapy | 9 (56.3%) | 1 (14.3%) |
| Transportation | 2 (12.5%) | 2 (28.6%) |
| Other | 3 (18.8%) | 3 (42.9%) |
