Table 3 Demographic characteristics of the elderly patients eligible to participate
Characteristic | Patient (N=38) |
|---|---|
Age 84 years (avg) | SD = 7.14 |
Gender | |
Female | 30(79%) |
Male | 8(21%) |
Status | |
Married | 10(26%) |
Widowed | 27(71%) |
Single | 1(3%) |
Basic education | |
Illiterate | 8(21%) |
≤ 8 years | 27(71%) |
9–11 years | 3(8%) |