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Scotland's Cancer Strategy Evaluation: Experiences of patient access and engagement with cancer treatment and support in rural and island areas, and in areas with higher deprivation
This report presents findings from an evaluation of cancer treatment services and support in Scotland.
Appendix B – Patient sample characteristics
Table 2.1 shows the characteristics of patients interviewed for the evaluation. Seven of these patients also completed follow-up interviews, but they have only been counted once in the table.
| Patient characteristics | Number of patients in final sample |
|---|---|
| Gender Men | 15 |
| Gender Women | 35 |
| Age Under 50 | 9 |
| Age 50 - 64 | 21 |
| Age 65+ | 20 |
| Length of time since diagnosis April 2023 to June 2024 | 33 |
| Length of time since diagnosis July 2024 to December 2024 | 17 |
| Ethnicity Minority ethnic background | 0 |
| Comorbidity Yes | 33 |
| Household situation Live alone | 10 |
| Household situation Live with partner/other family members | 40 |
| Total | 50 |
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