Table 1

Self-reported characteristics of 34 patient participants



Number of participants (%)

Gender
Male
22 (64.7)

Female
12 (35.3)
Age (years)
30 – 39
3 (8.8)

40 – 49
4 (11.8)

50 – 59
7 (20.6)

60 – 69
16 (47.0)

70 – 79
4 (11.8)
Employment
Employed
8 (23.5)

Economically inactive
26 (76.5)
Education
School leaver
8 (23.5)

A levels or vocational equivalent
7 (20.6)

Degree, HND or similar
17 (50.0)

Undisclosed
2 (5.9)
Ethnic group
White British
26 (76.5)

White European (non-British origin)
5 (14.7)

Asian or British Asian
2 (5.9)

Black or Black British
1 (2.9)
English first language
Yes
29 (85.3

No
5 (14.7)
Computer experience
Novice
4 (11.8)

Basic
9 (26.5)

Experienced
21 (61.7)
Time since diagnosis (years)
Less than 1
4 (11.8)

Between 1 and 5
8 (23.5)

More than 5
18 (52.9)

Undisclosed
4 (11.8)

Stevenson et al. BMC Family Practice 2007 8:47   doi:10.1186/1471-2296-8-47