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Table 2 Sample characteristics

From: Experiences of general practitioner continuity among women with chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis: a cross-sectional study

 

Total sample

 

n

%

Age

310

100.0

16–39

87

28.1

40–59

177

57.1

60+

46

14.8

Education

301

100.0

Primary

23

7.7

High school

93

30.9

University 1–4 years

125

41.5

University 5 years +

60

19.9

Degree of CFS/ME

299

100.0

Mild

69

23.1

Moderate

199

66.6

Severe/very severe

31

10.3

GP duration

307

100.0

0–2 years

53

17.3

3 years+

254

82.7

GP frequencya

281

100

0 visits

25

8.9

1–4 visits

126

44.8

5–9 visits

84

29.9

10+ visits

46

16.4

  1. aNumber of GP visits the previous year for CFS/ME-related issues