From: Validation of the Arabic version of swallowing quality of life questionnaire
 | No. | % |
---|---|---|
Age (years) | ||
 20–29 | 6 | 6.0 |
 30–39 | 12 | 12.0 |
 40–49 | 21 | 21.0 |
 50–59 | 24 | 24.0 |
 60–69 | 20 | 20.0 |
 > 70 | 17 | 17.0 |
 Median (Min.–Max.) | 53.0 (21.0–88.0) | |
 Mean ± SD | 53.20 ± 14.44 | |
Education | ||
 Primary + preparatory | 59 | 59.0 |
 Secondary | 26 | 26.0 |
 University | 15 | 15.0 |
Social state | Â | Â |
 Single | 10 | 10.0 |
 Married | 84 | 84.0 |
 Divorced | 2 | 2.0 |
 Widow | 4 | 4.0 |
Duration of dysphagia | ||
 < 6 months | 61 | 61.0 |
 6 months–< 1 year | 19 | 19.0 |
 1–< 1.5 years | 7 | 7.0 |
 > 1.5 years | 13 | 13.0 |
 Median (Min.–Max.) | 4.0(1.0–18.0) | |
 Mean ± SD | 9.09 ± 19.74 | |
Help needed in completing the questionnaire | ||
 Independent | 64 | 64.0 |
 Someone helped | 36 | 36.0 |