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Table 1 Sociodemographic characteristics of the included participants

From: Patients’ perspectives on adherence to cardiovascular screening consultation and lifestyle changes

Characteristics

Number

Age, years, median (range)

71 (47–76)

Gender, Women, n (%)

9 (56)

Disease duration, years, median (range)

18 (6–40)

Living with someone, n (%)

10 (63)

Employment status, n (%)

 Fulltime

4 (25)

 Early retirement

3 (19)

 Retired

9 (56)

SCORE, n (%)

 Low risk: SCORE <5

9 (56)

 High risk: SCORE ≥5

7 (44)

  1. SCORE Systematic Coronary Risk Evaluation (SCORE multiplied by 1.5 in patients with RA for a more accurate risk prediction) [2]