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Table 3 ‘Life’ priorities at the end-of-life

From: Public preferences and priorities for end-of-life care in Kenya: a population-based street survey

 

Mean scores

Sum scores

1st place N (%)

2nd place N (%)

3rd place N (%)

4th place N (%)

Keeping a positive attitude

2.17

434

103 (51.5%)

46 (23.0%)

33 (16.5%)

18 (9.0%)

Making sure relatives and friends are not worried or distressed

1.46

291

41 (20.6%)

67 (33.7%)

34 (17.1%)

57 (28.6%)

Having pain and discomfort relieved

1.22

242

33 (16.6%)

40 (20.1%)

63 (31.7%)

63 (31.7%)

Having practical matters resolved

1.14

227

22 (10.9%)

47 (23.4%)

67 (33.7%)

63 (31.7%)

  1. Footnote: A score of zero was given if considered least important, up to a score of three if considered most important.