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Table 3 Description of sample population

From: Peer-to-peer support model to improve quality of life among highly vulnerable, low-income older adults in Cape Town, South Africa

Mean age

69

Female

75%

Mean years education

6

Live alone

7%

Identify as primary caregiver

38%

Went to a health care provider < 1 month ago

73%

Diagnosed with diabetes

50%

High risk for loneliness

58%

No days out in the last 3 days

61%

Cannot count on friends for companionship

52

Pursue involvement in the community

61%

No exercise in last 3 days

50%