Participant demographic characteristics (n=34)
| n (%) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Female | 19 (55.9) | |
| Carer | 7 (20.6) | |
| Pension card holder | 22 (64.7) | |
| Healthcare card holder | 17 (50) | |
| Married | 24 (70.6) | |
| Secondary school education | 15 (44.1) | |
| Retired | 19 (55.9) | |
| Repeat prescriptions | 24 (70.6) | |
| Common health conditions | ||
| High blood pressure | 13 (38.2) | |
| Arthritis | 13 (38.2) | |
| High cholesterol | 11 (32.4) | |
| Heart disease | 10 (29.4) | |
| Mean (SE) | Range | |
| Age (years) | 59 (3.1) | 27–83 years |
| Number of health conditions | 3 (0.5) | 0–14 conditions |
| Number of GP visits per year | 12 (1.8) | 0–50 visits |
Secondary school education: 7th–10th grade; approximate ages 12–16 years.
Pension card holder: card holders can access Australian Government health concessions and get help with the cost of living by reducing the cost of certain goods and services.
Healthcare card holder: provides help with the cost of prescription medicine under Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, Australian Government funded medical services and access to state, territory and local government concessions.