Characteristics | Number (N = 29) | % | Mean (DS) (range), year |
---|---|---|---|
Age | 51 (8.3) (41–71) | ||
Sex | |||
Female | 13 | 44.8 | |
Male | 16 | 52.2 | |
Current treatment | |||
Oral medication | 16 | 52.2 | |
Insulin | 13 | 44.8 | |
Geographic origin | |||
Northern Italy | 10 | 34.5 | |
Central Italy | 9 | 31 | |
Southern Italy | 10 | 34.5 | |
Living status | |||
Living alone | 3 | 10 | |
Married empty nest | 14 | 48 | |
Married full nest | 12 | 42 | |
Educational status | |||
Middle high school | 9 | 31 | |
Higher school | 13 | 45 | |
University | 7 | 24 | |
Work condition | |||
Retired | 12 | 42 | |
Employed | 10 | 34 | |
Never employed | 7 | 24 |