Participant characteristics (N=148)
| Variable | N | Per cent |
|---|---|---|
| Area of residence | ||
| Nicosia | 34 | 23.0 |
| Limassol | 7 | 4.7 |
| Paphos | 101 | 68.2 |
| Larnaca | 6 | 4.1 |
| Age | ||
| 40–50 | 25 | 16.9 |
| 51–60 | 37 | 25.0 |
| 61–70 | 47 | 31.8 |
| >70 | 39 | 26.4 |
| Time from diagnosis | ||
| 6 months–3 years | 88 | 59.5 |
| 4–6 years | 45 | 30.4 |
| 7–10 years | 6 | 4.1 |
| >10 years | 9 | 6.1 |
| Level of education | ||
| No formal education | 27 | 18.2 |
| Primary school | 37 | 25.0 |
| Secondary school | 42 | 28.4 |
| Higher education (college/polytechnic) | 21 | 14.2 |
| University degree | 21 | 14.2 |
| Supporting system | ||
| Family (spouse, children) | 10 | 6.8 |
| Cancer patient association | 5 | 3.4 |
| Family and cancer patient association | 133 | 89.9 |