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Table 7 Demographics of participants taking part in surveys (Phase 1 and Phase 2)

From: Exploring the ’EarSwitch’ concept: a novel ear based control method for assistive technology

 

General population n(%)

Neurological population n(%)

Total

1853 (100%)

170 (100%)

Age group

Gender distibution

18-24

222 (12%)

10 (6%)

25-34

296 (16%)

22 (13%)

35-44

352 (19%)

26 (15%)

45-54

204 (11%)

14 (8%)

55-64

333 (18%)

32 (19%)

65-74

296 (16%)

37 (22%)

Over 75

37 (2%)

3 (2%)

Gender

Gender Distribution

Female

982 (53%)

73 (43%)

Male

852 (46%)

94 (55%)

Other

19 (1%)

3 (2%)

Age group

Age onset of rumbling

Under 6

204 (11%)

32 (19%)

6-11

407 (22%)

49 (29%)

12-17

296 (16%)

24 (14%)

18-24

593 (32%)

29 (17%)

25-34

37 (2%)

8 (5%)

35-44

19 (1%)

2 (1%)

45-54

37 (2%)

5 (3%)

55-64

56 (3%)

14 (8%)

65-74

74 (4%)

3 (2%)

Couldn’t remember

130 (7%)

3 (2%)