Table 1 Characteristics of participants
Characteristic | n (%) |
|---|---|
Age group | |
40-49 | 78 (24.4%) |
50-59 | 75 (23.4%) |
60-69 | 75 (23.4%) |
70+ | 92 (28.8%) |
Education | |
Primary school | 4 (1.5%) |
Some high school | 25 (9.1%) |
Year 10 | 37 (14%) |
Completed high school certificate | 34 (12%) |
Technical and further education (TAFE) certificate or Diploma* | 53 (19%) |
University or other tertiary qualifications | 84 (31%) |
Postgraduate qualifications | 25 (9.1%) |
Other | 12 (4.4%) |
New patient | |
Veterans affairs card | 22 (6.9%) |
Health care card | 82 (26%) |
Private health insurance | 162 (51%) |
Number of chronic conditions | 1.47(1.23) |