Table 2 Sociodemographic data of significant others
Gender | Female, n = 33 | Male, n = 13 |
Age | ||
Median | 64,5 y | 66 y |
Range | 43 y – 80 y | 49 y – 75 y |
Relationship – the deceased was a: | ||
Spouse | 24 | 11 |
Parent | 6 | 2 |
Child | 1 | |
Other | 2 | |
Distance to hospital where bereavement groups were held | ||
< 60 km | 19 | 10 |
60–109 km | 2 | 2 |
> 109 km | 5 | 1 |
Highest education | ||
Primary school | 8 | |
Secondary school | 6 | 3 |
Vocational training | 7 | 9 |
University | 10 | 1 |
Working status at time of post-participating questionnaire | ||
Working | 9 | 6 |
Working part time + sick leave | 1 | |
Sick leave 100% | 5 | |
Retired | 17 | 7 |