Characteristics

Men

(n = 12)

Women

(n = 52)

Age, years, mean ± SD

47.3 (13.6)

42.5 (10.5)

Cohabitation, n (%)

Living alone

2 (17)

6 (12)

Living with child or spouse

10 (83)

46 (89)

Educational level, n (%)

Until upper secondary

9 (75)

38 (73)

From college

3 (25)

14 (27)

Working part time or full time or studying, n (%)

Before surgery

7 (58)

30 (58)

After surgery

9 (75)

36 (69)