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Table 1 Demographic characteristics of the samples in EFA section (N = 200)

From: Development and validation of the disease - specific problems questionnaire for patients with multiple sclerosis

variables

 

N (%)

Age (years)

Mean ± SD

36.12 ± 9.11

Duration of MS (years)

Mean ± SD

11.22 ± 4.31

Gender

male

75 (37.5)

female

125 (62.5)

Educational status

Under diploma

42 (21)

diploma

(30) 60

Upper diploma

98 (49)

Number of recurring during the past year

No recurring

128 (64)

once

40 (20)

More than two times

32 (16)

Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS)

0–1.5

145 (72.5)

2–3.5

52 (26)

4–5.5

3 (1.5)