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Table 2 Characteristics of participants

From: A qualitative study of the cognitive behavioral intention of patients with diabetes in rural China who have experienced delayed diagnosis and treatment

Characteristic

Number

Gender

 male

5

 female

8

Age

  30–39

2

 40–49

3

 50–59

2

 60–69

2

  ≥ 70

4

Educational level

 illiterate

3

 primary school

6

 junior high school

2

 senior high school

2

Marital status

 married

9

 death of a spouse

4

Confirmed time (years)

  < 3

2

 3–5

3

 6–10

3

  > 10

5

Delay of diagnosis and treatment (years)

 Delay of diagnosis (years)

   < 1

0

  1–5

2

   6–10

3

   > 10

1

 Delay of treatment (years)

   < 1

1

  1–5

3

  6–10

2

   > 10

1

Monthly family income

  < 500 RMB

6

 500–999 RMB

5

 1000–1999 RMB

1

  ≥ 2000 RMB

1