Table 2 Participant Overview
Characteristic | Count |
|---|---|
Recruitment Method for Study Participation | Word of mouth (n = 9); Facilitator referral (n = 8); Study advertising (n = 7); Media reports (n = 5); Online testimonials (n = 3) |
Province or Territory of Residence | British Columbia (n = 18); Newfoundland & Labrador (n = 3); Ontario (n = 3); Quebec (n = 2); Alberta (n = 2); Nova Scotia (n = 2); Manitoba (n = 1); Northwest Territories (n = 1) |
Procedure Sought Abroad | Orthopaedic surgery (n = 15); CCSVI therapy (n = 4); Eye surgery (n = 4); Bariatric surgery (n = 3); Cosmetic surgery (n = 3); Gastrointestinal surgery (n = 2); Dental surgery (n = 1) |
Participant Ages | Average of 53 years; Median of 50 years; Range from 22 to 80 |
Sex | 19 females; 13 males |