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Table 1 Demographic characteristics of participants (N = 15)

From: Living with personality disorder and seeking mental health treatment: patients and family members reflect on their experiences

 

Consumers (n = 8)

Carers (n = 7)

Age, years: mean (s.d.), range

36.75 (17.09), 20–65

51.43 (13.61), 28–68

Gender n (%)

 Female

5 (62.5)

6 (85.7)

 Male

2 (25.0)

1 (14.3)

 Non-binary

1 (12.5)

0

Employment n (%)

 Work or study full time

3 (37.5)

4 (57.1)

 Work or study part time

2 (25.0)

2 (28.6)

 Not currently working or studying

3 (37.5)

1 (14.3)

Highest education n (%)

 School certificate or equivalent

1 (12.5)

1 (14.3)

 Higher school certificate

2 (25.0)

0

 TAFE qualification

3 (37.5)

3 (42.9)

 University degree

2 (25.0)

3 (42.9)