Characteristics of the Study Population, and Comparison of Respondents With Nonrespondents at T2
| Label | Respondents (n=256) | Nonrespondentsa (n=44) | P Valueb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sociodemographic characteristics | |||
| Mean age (SD), y | 52.6 (15.6) | 46.4 (15.5) | .02 (t=−2.44) |
| Female, % (SD) | 71.1 (182) | 75.0 (33) | |
| Education: high school completed or higher, % (n) | 80.3 (204) | 79.6 (35) | |
| Occupation, % (n) | |||
| Work or studies | 44.9 (115) | 54.65 (24) | .002 (χ2=17.2 (4 df) |
| Job search | 3.9 (10) | 0 | .003 (Fisher exact test) |
| Not working for health reasons | 8.2 (21) | 25.0 (11) | |
| At home or maternity leave | 9.4 (24) | 4.55 (2) | |
| Retired | 33.6 (86) | 15.9 (7) | |
| Health characteristics | |||
| At least 1 chronic disease, % (n) | 78.3 (198) | 84.1 (37) | |
| Physical functional status: mean SF-8 score (SD) | 45.2 (9.8) | 44.5 (10.5) | |
| Mental functional status: mean SF-8 score (SD) | 44.7 (11.2) | 43.0 (12.3) | |
| With a responsible health care clinician, % (n) | |||
| None | 7.0 (18) | 11.4 (5) | |
| Family doctor | 90.6 (232) | 84.1 (37) | |
| Other (eg, nurse, specialist) | 2.3 (6) | 4.6 (2) | |
| Has an identified coordinator | 77.3 (198) | 65.9 (29) |