Characteristics* | Patients |
---|---|
(N = 258) | |
Sex (female) | 153 (59.3) |
Age (years) | 56.6 (14.5) |
Age categories | Â |
 < 50 | 72 (27.9) |
 50 to  < 60 | 57 (22.1) |
 60 to  < 70 | 87 (33.7) |
 ≥ 70 | 42 (16.3) |
Marital status | Â |
 Single | 30 (11.7) |
 Married | 196 (76.6) |
 Divorced/Bereavement | 30 (11.7) |
Living alone (yes) | 27 (10.5) |
Education level | Â |
 ≤ Middle school | 54 (21.0) |
 High school | 78 (30.4) |
 ≥ More than college | 125 (48.6) |
Monthly family income | Â |
 < $2000 | 62 (24.7) |
$ 2000–$3990 | 59 (23.5) |
 ≥ $4000 | 130 (51.8) |
Current working status (yes) | 139 (54.1) |
Smoking status (current smoker) | 24 (9.4) |
Drinking status (current drinker) | 98 (38.6) |
Type of disease | Â |
 Hip | 65 (25.2) |
 Knee | 77 (29.8) |
 Ankle and foot | 91 (32.3) |
 Others | 25 (9.7) |