Table 1

Participant characteristics of focus groups

GenderMale (n=5), female (n=12)
Age (years)Mean (72.94), median (71), range (62–88)
Employment statusRetired (n=16), self-employed (n=1)
AreaRural (n=5), urban (=12)
ComorbiditiesMultiple (n=7; range 2–7), one (n=8), none (n=2)
Marital statusMarried (n=10), single/living alone (n=7)