Table 2 Disease related symptoms experienced sometimes/ often and help seeking (n, %)
From: The health and health behaviours of Australian metropolitan nurses: an exploratory study
Symptom type | Experienced sometimes | Experienced often | Sought help | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
n | % | n | % | n | % | |
Breathing difficulties | 19 | 5.0 | 3 | 0.8 | 15 | 3.9 |
Chest pain | 8 | 2.1 | 2 | 0.5 | 7 | 1.8 |
Palpitations | 31 | 8.1 | 4 | 1.0 | 2 | 0.5 |
Back pain | 108 | 28.3 | 45 | 11.8 | 38 | 10.0 |
Stiff joints | 78 | 20.5 | 39 | 10.2 | 36 | 9.4 |
Urinary problems | 19 | 5.0 | 7 | 1.8 | 16 | 4.2 |
Bowel problems | 31 | 8.1 | 17 | 4.5 | 18 | 4.7 |
Oro-dental problems | 42 | 11.0 | 11 | 2.9 | 35 | 9.2 |