Table 1 Participant characteristics
Participant characteristic | Frequency [N (%)] |
|---|---|
Age, mean ± SD 57.1 (±7.92) years | |
Sex | |
Males | 5 (45.5) |
Females | 6 (54.5) |
Employment | |
Employed (Full time/part-time) | 4 (36.4) |
Retired | 1 (9.1) |
Unemployed | 2 (18.2) |
Unable to work due to disability | 4 36.4) |
Marital Status | |
Single/divorced | 4 (36.4) |
Married | 7 (63.6) |
Education | |
High school diploma | 2 (18.2) |
College/Technical school | 4 (36.4) |
University | 5 (45.5) |
Cancer site | |
Breast | 5 (45.5) |
Appendiceal | 1 (9.1) |
Uterine | 1 (9.1) |
Renal | 1 (9.1) |
Haematological (myeloma, lymphoma, leukemia | 3 (27.3) |
Treatment Arm | |
Individual Acupuncture | 5 (45.5) |
Group Acupuncture | 6 (54.5) |
Had prior AP experience | |
Yes | 3 (27.3) |
No | 8 (72.7) |