Table 2 Group-level demographic background data of 10 included participants
Demographic category | Number (n) |
|---|---|
Country of origin | Sweden (7); Estonia (1); Syria (1); South Korea (1) |
Degree of perineal laceration | Third-degree (7); Fourth-degree (3) |
Year of SPT | 2016 (4); 2017 (5); 2019 (1) |
Education level | University level (7); Higher Secondary (2); Lower secondary (1) |
Type of occupation | Physically challenging (5); Sedentary (5) |
Type of employment | Permanent (7); Substitute (1); Unemployed (2); Student (2) |
Employment rate | Full-time (4); Part-time (6) [20 to 83% of full-time] |
Reason for sick leave | Reconstructive surgery (5); Other reasons than SPT (4) |