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Table 1 Demographics of participants from five focus groups

From: Walking together: women with the severe symptoms of menopause propose a platform for a walking program; outcome from focus groups

Participants characteristics

Participants N = 20

Age at time of focus group, [years (mean ± SD)]

52.4 ± 6.3

Level of education [N (%)]

 High School

5 [25]

 College or University

15 [75]

Employment status [N (%)]

 Work full time

13 [65]

 Work part time

4 [20]

 Not in paid work

3 [15]

Marital status [N (%)]

 Married/living with partner

12 [60]

 Single, living with others

5 [25]

 Single, living alone

3 [15]

Menopause status [N (%)

 Still menstruating

2 [10]

 Stopped menstruating

18 [90]

Self-reported level of physical activity [N (%)]

 Low a

9 [45]

 Moderate b

6 [30]

 High c

5 [25]

  1. a no formal activities, housework, gardening, occasional walking
  2. b regular walking plus occasional other fitness such as swimming
  3. c regular fitness programs (yoga, barre, treadmill) several times per week