Table 3 Characteristics of interview participants (n = 36)
| Â | Â | Number of participants |
|---|---|---|
Age group | Â | Â |
|  | 18–29 years | 1 |
|  | 30–39 years | 5 |
|  | 40–49 years | 8 |
|  | 50–59 years | 14 |
| Â | 60 years and over | 8 |
Sex | Â | Â |
| Â | Male | 13 |
| Â | Female | 23 |
Stakeholder group | Â | Â |
| Â | Rheumatologist | 8 |
| Â | Patient | 6 |
| Â | Government advisor | 5 |
| Â | Public servant | 8 |
| Â | Consumer representative | 5 |
| Â | Pharmaceutical industry representative | 3 |
| Â | Clinical nurse | 1 |