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Table 2 Demographic characteristics of respondents in the survey (n = 357) and qualitative study (n = 16)

From: Reasons why Thai patients with chronic kidney disease use or do not use herbal and dietary supplements

Demographics

The survey (n = 357)

The qualitative study (n = 16)

 

Frequency (Percentage)

Mean age and SD

66 ± 13 years

62.5 ± 12.3 years

Sex

 Male

162 (45.4)

6 (37.5)

 Female

195 (54.6)

10 (62.5)

Current address

 Bangkok

132 (37.0)

6 (37.5)

 Rural areas

225 (63.0)

10 (62.5)

Education

 Primary or secondary school

254 (71.1)

8 (50.0)

 Higher education

103 (28.9)

8 (50.0)