Characteristics

No. (%) of partners

Age^a, median (IQR), years

62.5

(53 - 68)

Missing

5

(4.6)

Sex^a

Male

73

(67.0)

Female

35

(32.1)

Missing

1

(0.9)

Employment status

Employed

66

(60.6)

Retired/unemployed

18

(16.5)

Homemaker

22

(20.2)

Missing

3

(2.8)

Education level

Less than bachelor’s degree

40

(36.7)

Bachelor’s degree or higher

67

(61.5)

Missing

2

(1.8)

Duration of marriage/cohabitation

Median (IQR), year(s)

34.0

(24 - 42)

Missing

3

(2.8)

Dependent children (<20 years)

Yes

20

(18.3)

No

86

(78.9)

Missing

3

(2.8)

Partner being treated for illness

Yes

43

(39.4)

No

65

(59.6)

Missing

1

(0.9)

Recipient of the questionnaire^a

Patient

72

(66.1)

Partner

37

(33.9)