Variable | n (%) |
Sex (n=34) | |
Male | 10 (29.4) |
Female | 23 (67.6) |
NR | 1 (2.9) |
Age (years) | |
40–49 | 3 (8.8) |
50–59 | 9 (26.5) |
≥60 | 20 (58.8) |
NR | 2 (5.9) |
Place of residence | |
Urban | 14 (41.2) |
Rural | 12 (35.3) |
NR | 8 (23.5) |
Time since COPD diagnosis (years) | |
<2 | 4 (11.8) |
2– 5 | 8 (23.5) |
6– 10 | 9 (26.5) |
11– 15 | 4 (11.8) |
16– 20 | 3 (8.8) |
21– 25 | 2 (5.9) |
NR | 4 (11.8) |
COPD admissions last year | |
0 | 7 (20.6) |
1 | 9 (26.5) |
2–3 | 7 (20.6) |
≥4 | 8 (23.5) |
NR | 3 (8.8) |
Living conditions | |
Live independent | 15 (44.1)* |
Live with someone that can help with care | 16 (47.1)* |
Live in rural area | 7 (20.6)* |
Live in a small town | 6 (17.6)* |
Live in city | 19 (55.9)* |
Drive to appointments | 15 (44.1)* |
Rely on others to go to appointments | 7 (20.6)* |
*Multiple responses were allowed.
COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; NR, not reported.