Table 1 Background characteristics of participants (N =213)
From: Properties of the Portuguese version of the empowerment scale with mental health organization users
| Characteristic | n(%) | Characteristic | n(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychiatric diagnosis | Education (attended) | ||
| Schizophrenia | 125 (58.7) | 9 yrs | 111 (52.1) |
| Bipolar disorder | 33 (15.5) | 12 yrs | 56 (26.3) |
| Depression | 23 (10.8) | Higher Ed. | 41 (19.3) |
| Other | 30 (14.1) | Total | 212 (99.5) |
| Total | 211 (99.1) | Employment status | |
| Age, ranges | Employed | 8 (3.8) | |
| <30 yrs | 31 (14.6) | Unemployed | 66 (31.0) |
| 30-39 yrs | 55 (25.8) | Retired | 44 (20.7) |
| 40-49 yrs | 81 (38.0) | Social security | 72 (33.8) |
| 50-59 yrs | 38 (17.8) | Vocational Trainee | 18 (8.5) |
| ≥60 yrs | 8 (3.8) | Volunteer | 2 (1.4) |
| Total | 213 (100.0) | Total | 213 (100.0) |
| Participation in programme, ranges | Supported employment | ||
| <6 months | 18 (8.5) | Yes | 29 (13.6) |
| 6 m – 2 yrs | 55 (25.8) | No | 184 (86.4) |
| 3 yrs – 5 yrs | 57 (26.8) | Total | 213 (100.0) |
| 6 yrs – 10 yrs | 46 (21.6) | Live with | |
| >10 yrs | 37 (17.4) | Alone | 29 (13.6) |
| Total | 213 (100.0) | Family | 112 (52.6) |
| Partner/Spouse | 11 (5.2) | ||
| Others (no family) | 54 (25.4) | ||
| Total | 213 (100.0) | ||
| Number psychiatric hospitalizations | Independent living | ||
| No hospitalization | 51 (23.9) | Yes | 17 (8.0) |
| 1-2 | 70 (32.8) | No | 196 (92.0) |
| 3-5 | 55 (25.9) | Total | 213 (100.0) |
| 6-9 | 22 (10.4) | Group Home | |
| > 10 | 8 (3.8) | Yes | 48 (22.5) |
| Total | 206 (96.7) | No | 165 (77.5) |
| Marital status | Total | 213 (100.0) | |
| Single | 176 (82.6) | Distribution by CMHO | |
| Married/Relationship | 11 (5.2) | CMHO-A | 93 (43.7) |
| Divorced/Widowed/ | 26 (12.2) | CCMO-B | 25 (11.7) |
| Total | 213 (100.0) | CMHO-C | 30 (14.1) |
| CMHO-D | 35 (16.4) | ||
| CMHO-E | 30 (14.1) |