Table 1 Frequency distribution of surveyed patients’ age, occupation, educational level, and family supervision status
Survey items | Category | Number of Participants | Rate (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Age | 60 years old and below | 320 | 32.7 |
61–70 years old | 435 | 44.5 | |
Over 70 years old | 222 | 22.7 | |
Education Level | Junior high school and below | 485 | 49.7 |
High school | 359 | 36.7 | |
Bachelor’s degree and above | 133 | 13.6 | |
Annual Average Household Income per Person | 20,000 yuan and above | 399 | 40.8 |
Between 20,000 and 50,000 yuan | 489 | 50.1 | |
Above 50,000 yuan | 89 | 9.1 | |
Smoking History | Yes, still smoking | 547 | 56.0 |
No | 230 | 23.5 | |
Yes, quit smoking | 200 | 20.5 | |
Residence Location | Urban area | 301 | 30.8 |
Township, rural area, and mountainous region | 676 | 69.2 | |
Living Situation (with others or alone) | Living with family | 534 | 54.7 |
Living alone | 443 | 45.3 | |
Method of Payment for Medical Expenses | Basic medical insurance | 778 | 79.6 |
Basic medical insurance + commercial insurance | 134 | 13.7 | |
Self-pay | 65 | 6.7 | |
Type of Inhaled Medication | Metered dose inhaler | 89 | 9.1 |
Turbohaler | 475 | 48.6 | |
Dry powder inhaler other than Turbohaler and Symbicort | 343 | 35.1 | |
Combination of two or more dosage forms | 70 | 7.2 | |
GOLD Pulmonary Function Classification | Stage I (Mild) | 254 | 26.0 |
Stage II (Moderate) | 419 | 42.9 | |
Stage III (Severe) | 253 | 25.9 | |
Stage IV (Very Severe) | 51 | 5.2 |