Sex |
Male | 6 (7) | 6 (8) | NS |
Female | 78 (93) | 74 (93) | |
Age (years) |
⩽40 | 20 (24) | 16 (20) | NS |
41–50 | 32 (38) | 31 (39) | |
51–60 | 23 (27) | 20 (25) | |
>60 | 9 (10.7) | 13 (16) | |
Mean (SD) | 48.9 (9.7) | 49.8 (9.8) | NS |
Cultural origin |
Switzerland | 33 (39) | 27 (34) | NS |
France | 6 (7) | 7 (9) | |
Italy | 4 (5) | 10 (13) | |
Spain | 8 (10) | 7 (9) | |
Portugal | 19 (23) | 13 (16) | |
Other | 14 (17) | 16 (20) | |
Marital status |
Single | 6 (7) | 5 (6) | NS |
Married | 58 (69) | 48 (60) | |
Divorced | 16 (19) | 25 (31) | |
Widow | 4 (5) | 2 (3) | |
Education (completed) |
Compulsory school | 39 (46) | 37 (46) | NS |
Diploma | 39 (46) | 35 (44) | |
University degree | 6 (7) | 8 (10) | |
Employment status |
Employed | 14 (17) | 13 (16) | NS |
Not working/retired | 12 (14) | 20 (25) | |
Sick leave | 19 (23) | 15 (19) | |
Disability pension | 39 (46) | 32 (40) | |
Duration of symptoms (years) |
Mean (SD) | 8.4 (8.2) | 9.5 (9.6) | NS |
Total | 84 | 80 | |