Table 1 Demographic characteristics of the thyroid patients (N = 885)
From: Quality of life, social support, and adherence in female patients with thyroid disorders
Variables | Hypothyroidism n (%) | Hyperthyroidism n (%) | N (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Residence | Capital city | 296 (33.5%) | 15 (1.6%) | 311 (35.1%) |
City | 395 (44.6%) | 30 (3.4%) | 425 (48%) | |
Village | 133 (15%) | 16 (1.8%) | 149 (16.8%) | |
Level of education | No high school diploma | 37 (4.1%) | 8 (0.9%) | 45 (5%) |
High school diploma | 271 (30.6%) | 32 (3.6%) | 303 (34.2%) | |
BA, MA degree or higher | 516 (58.3%) | 21 (2.3%) | 537 (60.6%) | |