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Table 1 Demographic information of pediatric SLE sample (n = 22)

From: Missed opportunities for timely diagnosis of pediatric lupus in South Africa: a qualitative study

Characteristics

Number

Percent

Caregiver relation to patient

 Mother

18

81

 Father

2

9

 Grandmother

1

5

 Foster mother

1

5

Race of caregiver

 Coloured

16

73

 Black

3

13

 White

2

9

 Indian

1

5

Language of interview

 English

16

72

 Afrikaans

3

14

 Xhosa

3

14

Age of caregiver, years

Mean: 44.2

Range: 32–74

Caregiver highest education level

Less than Grade 12

8

36

 Grade 12

8

36

 University or higher

3

14

 Not reported

3

14

Access to private transportation

 Yes

7

32

 No

14

59

 Unknown

2

9

Average household income per month

Mean R4,693 ($363 USD)

Median R1562 (112 USD)

Entire Range R950–R10,000 ($73–800 USD)

Age of child SLE patient at diagnosis, years

Mean: 10.9

Range 7–15

Time to diagnosis

Mean: 23.6 weeks

Median 7.5 weeks

Range 0.5–208 weeks