Table 1 The sociodemographic characteristics of the respondents
Sociodemographic characteristics | Patients (n = 389) | Proportion (%) |
|---|---|---|
Sex | ||
Females | 247 | 63.5 |
Males | 142 | 36.5 |
Age groups | ||
18–29 years old | 60 | 15.4 |
30–49 years old | 113 | 29.0 |
50–69 years old | 152 | 39.1 |
70 years and older | 64 | 16.5 |
Education | ||
Secondary school | 110 | 28.3 |
Higher Education | 124 | 31.9 |
Advanced Education | 155 | 39.8 |
Marital status | ||
Married | 239 | 61.4 |
Single | 70 | 18.0 |
Divorced | 42 | 10.8 |
Widowed | 38 | 9.8 |
Occupation | ||
Employed | 247 | 63.5 |
Unemployed | 16 | 4.1 |
Retired person | 101 | 26.0 |
Student | 25 | 6.4 |
Residence | ||
Kaunas city | 224 | 57.6 |
Other | 165 | 42.4 |
Appointment type | ||
New (primary) referral | 321 | 82.5 |
Follow-up (secondary) referral | 68 | 17.5 |