Table 1 Descriptive characteristics of the sample
From: Val50Met hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis: not just a medical problem, but a psychosocial burden
Asymptomatic carriers (N = 27) | ATTRv patients (N = 34) | |
|---|---|---|
Sex (female) | 16 (59.2) | 15 (44.1) |
Age (> 50 years) | 11 (40.7) | 23 (67.6) |
Marital status | ||
Married or unmarried partner | 13 (48.1) | 22 (64.7) |
Divorced | 1 (3.7) | 2 (5.8) |
Widowed | 3 (11.1) | 3 (8.8) |
Single | 10 (37.0) | 7 (20.6) |
With children | 15 (55.5) | 24 (70.6) |
Education level | ||
No formal education | 0 (0) | 1 (2.9) |
Primary or secondary school level | 14 (51.8) | 19 (55.8) |
Job training | 6 (22.2) | 8 (23.5) |
Bachelor's degree or higher | 7 (25.9) | 6 (17.6) |
Working situation | ||
Active | 16 (59.3) | 6 (17.6) |
Retired | 6 (22.2) | 19 (55.8) |
Sick leave | 1 (3.7) | 3 (8.8) |
Unemployed | 0 (0) | 3 (8.8) |
Student | 4 (14.8) | 2 (5.9) |