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Table 1 Characteristics of the sample population

From: Exploring potential EQ-5D bolt-on dimensions with a qualitative approach: an interview study in Hong Kong SAR, China

 

Study Sample

n (%)

HK Population

(%)a

Age Group

  

18–24#

5 (16.7)

(12.6)

25–44

8 (26.7)

(31.9)

45–64

11 (36.7)

(36.8)

≥65

6 (20.0)

(18.8)

Gender

  

Female

16 (53.3)

(55.0)

Male

14 (46.7)

(45.0)

Marital Status

  

Single

12 (40.0)

-

Married/ Co-living

13 (43.3)

-

Divorced/ Separate

2 (6.7)

-

Widowed

3 (10.0)

-

Highest Education Attainment

  

Primary School or Below

8 (26.7)

(26.4)

Secondary/ Sub- degree

12 (40.0)

(42.5)

Degree or above

10 (33.3)

(31.1)

Job Status

  

Full-time

21 (70.0)

-

Part-time

5 (16.7)

-

Retired /Unemployed

4 (13.3)

-

Self-reported Chronic Disease(s)

  

Yes

11 (36.7)

-

No/ Uncertain

19 (63.3)

-

Total

30(100)

 
  1. a: Hong Kong Population By-census Data
  2. #: Data for Hong Kong Census referred to the population aged ≥ 15 years but the study sample focused on aged ≥ 18 years