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Table 1 Demographic characteristics of MS-BPD group participants (n = 23)
| Characteristic | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Education level completed | ||
| Secondary | 9 | 39.1% |
| University | 8 | 34.8% |
| Trade | 3 | 13.0% |
| Other/did not state | 3 | 13.0% |
| Employment status | ||
| Full-time | 12 | 52.2% |
| Part-time | 7 | 30.4% |
| Home-maker | 2 | 8.7% |
| Unemployed | 1 | 4.3% |
| Did not state | 1 | 4.3% |
| Marital status | ||
| Married | 11 | 47.8% |
| Divorced or separated | 6 | 26.1% |
| Never married | 3 | 13.0% |
| Other/did not state | 3 | 13.0% |
| Reported income range per year (AU$) | ||
| $15 600–$31 199 | 4 | 17.4% |
| $31 200–$51 999 | 5 | 21.7% |
| $52 000–$77 999 | 4 | 17.4% |
| $78 000–$103 999 | 2 | 8.7% |
| $104 000 or more | 3 | 13.0% |
| Declined to answer | 5 | 21.7% |
