2. Survey Respondent Demographics
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The following table (Table 4) describes the total group of people interviewed in the survey and how they were appointed by key variables. The left-hand column describes the raw data unweighted while the right shows weighted data as used in the final reporting.
Table 4: RNZFB Cost of Blindness Survey Respondents by Key Demographics
| Demographic Detail | Unweighted | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 46% | 38% |
| Female | 54% | 62% |
| Less than 18 years old | 8% | 7% |
| Between 18- 65 years old | 56% | 28% |
| Over 65 years old | 36% | 65% |
| Metropolitan | 38% | 41% |
| Provincial | 34% | 33% |
| Rural | 28% | 26% |
| Pakeha/ NZ European | 70% | 85% |
| Maori | 14% | 7% |
| Other | 16% | 9% |
| ARMD | 19% | 36% |
| Cataract | 4% | 3% |
| Diabetic Retinopathy | 5% | 3% |
| Glaucoma | 8% | 5% |
| Optic Atrophy | 1% | 2% |
| Retinitis Pigmentosa | 10% | 3% |
| Other | 33% | 21% |
| Unsure/ Don't Know | 21% | 26% |
| Employed | 20% | 11% |
| - Full time | 13% | 3% |
| - Part time | 7% | 5% |
| Retired | 39% | 66% |
| Not in employment | 42% | 36% |
| Living alone | 26% | Not weighted |
| Living with partner, no children | 33% | Not weighted |
| Living with partner & children | 14% | Not weighted |
| Living with children only | 4% | Not weighted |
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| Demographic Detail | Unweighted | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Living with friends/flatmates | 3% | Not weighted |
| Living with family/parents | 18% | Not weighted |
| Living in a residential facility | 1% | Not weighted |
| Highest Educational level | ||
| No education | 1% | Not weighted |
| Primary School | 3% | Not weighted |
| Intermediate | 41% | Not weighted |
| School Certificate (NCEA L1) | 17% | Not weighted |
| Sixth Form Cert. (NCEA L2) | 8% | Not weighted |
| Bursary (NCEA L3) | 4% | Not weighted |
| Certificate/ Diploma | 14% | Not weighted |
| Degree | 5% | Not weighted |
| Postgraduate Qualification | 7% | Not weighted |
| Benefits received | ||
| Invalids Benefit | 35% | Not weighted |
| Sickness Benefit | 5% | Not weighted |
| ACC | 5% | Not weighted |
| NZ Superannuation | 39% | Not weighted |
| Disability Allowance | 37% | Not weighted |
| Accommodation Supplement | 21% | Not weighted |
| Blind Subsidy | 22% (Of those receiving the Invalid's Benefit) | Not weighted |
| Annual Household income | ||
| Less than $10,000 | 11% | Not weighted |
| $10,000 to $29,999 | 45% | Not weighted |
| $30,000 to $59,999 | 18% | Not weighted |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 4% | Not weighted |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 3% | Not weighted |
| $100,000 to $119,999 | 2% | Not weighted |
| $120,000 or more | 3% | Not weighted |
| Refused/ Don't Know | 16% | Not weighted |