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Table 1 Sample and clinical characteristics
| n(%) | |
|---|---|
| (N = 24) | |
| Gender | |
| Male | 11 (46) |
| Female | 13 (54) |
| Age | |
| Mean (SD) | 62 (8.8) |
| Living Arrangements | |
| Partner/spouse | 16 (67) |
| Partner/spouse and children | 6 (25) |
| Alone | 2 (8) |
| Highest Level of Education | |
| University degree or higher | 10 (42) |
| Certificate or diploma | 8 (33) |
| Secondary school | 5 (21) |
| Primary school | 1 (4) |
| Region | |
| Metropolitan area | 11 (46) |
| Regional/rural area | 13 (54) |
| Treatment | |
| Autologous Stem Cell Transplant | 16 (67) |
| Chemotherapy | 6 (25) |
| Radiotherapy | 5 (21) |
| Other (e.g., steroids, Thalidomide/Revlimid) | 17 (71) |
| Time Since Treatment Completion | |
| 2-4 months ago | 4 (17) |
| 5-7 months ago | 9 (37.5) |
| 8-10 months | 2 (8) |
| 11-12 months | 4 (17) |
| Over 12 months | 1 (4) |
| Ongoing (e.g., thalidomide) | 4 (17) |
