Table 2 Demographic characteristics of the PVs
From: Assessing the fidelity of a peer-led chronic pain management program (PAP)
Variables | N (%) | Mean (SD) |
|---|---|---|
Gender | ||
F | 34 (73.9) | |
M | 12 (26.1) | |
Age | 60.95 (5.07) | |
< 60 | 22 (64.7) | |
60–70 | 22 (64.7) | |
71–80 | 2 (4.3) | |
Marital status | ||
Single | 4 (8.7) | |
Married | 34 (73.9) | |
Divorced | 5 (10.9) | |
Widowed | 3 (6.5) | |
Education level | ||
Primary School | 1 (2.2) | |
Secondary School | 17 (37.0) | |
University or above | 28 (60.9) | |
Occupation | ||
Physical laborer | 2 (4.3) | |
Technician | 23 (50.0) | |
Housewife | 3 (6.5) | |
Clerk | 17 (37.0) | |
Any chronic illness | ||
Yes | 12 (26.1) | |
No | 34 (73.9) | |
Chronic diseases | ||
Heart disease | 2 (4.3) | |
Diabetes | 1 (2.2) | |
Hypertension | 6 (13.0) | |
Cancer | 2 (4.3) | |
Cataract | 2 (4.3) | |
Stroke | 1 (2.2) | |
Arthritis | 1 (2.2) | |
Other chronic diseases | 1 (2.2) | |
Chronic pain | ||
Yes | 31 (67.4) | |
No | 15 (32.6) | |
Pain sites | ||
Head | 6 (13.0) | |
Shoulders | 8 (17.4) | |
Arms | 9 (19.6) | |
Back | 10 (21.7) | |
Legs | 17 (37.0) | |
Pain intensity (lowest) | 2.37 (2.04) | |
Has voluntary experience | 40 (87.0) | |
Self-rated confidence in volunteering | 78.7 (16.3) | |
Self-rated pain knowledge | 40.0 (20.5) | |
Pain knowledge score | 86.1 (10.6) | |