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Table 1 Socio-demographic and clinical characteristics (N = 101)

From: Subjective stress reactivity in psoriasis – a cross sectional study of associated psychological traits

Characteristics

 

Gender, n (%)

 

Male

56 (55)

Female

45 (45)

Age (years)

 

Mean (SD), Mdn (range)

43.5 (13.8), 45 (18–65)

Age at onset of disease (years)

 

Mean (SD), Mdn (range)

24.7 (14.5), 20 (0–61)

Duration of disease (years)

 

Mean (SD), Mdn (range)

18.8 (12.7), 18 (1–56)

BMI

 

Mean (SD), Mdn (range)

26.2 (4.5), 26.3 (17.6-38.5)

PASI (n = 48)

 

Mean (SD), Mdn (range)

5.4 (4.3), 4.2 (0–21.7)

Mild psoriasis, n (%)

37 (77)

Moderate psoriasis, n (%)

8 (17)

Severe psoriasis, n (%)

3 (6)

Marital status, n (%)

 

Single

18 (18)

Partner/cohabiting

35 (35)

Married

39 (38)

Divorced or widow/widower

9 (9)

Educational level, n (%)

 

1-9 years

11 (11)

10-12 years

37 (37)

>12 years

53 (52)

Employment, n (%)

 

Full time

66 (65)

Part time

13 (13)

Unemployed / retired

22 (22)

Tobacco consumption, n (%)

 

Smokers

32 (32)

Nonsmokers

69 (68)

Alcohol consumption (gram/week)

 

Mean (SD), Mdn (range)

45.9 (59.8), 30 (0–360)

Risk consumption:a

 

Men, n (%)

3 (3)

Women, n (%)

2 (2)

  1. BMI, Body Mass Index; PASI, Psoriasis Area and Severity Index.
  2. aAlcohol risk consumption (standard drinks/week); men > 14, women > 9.