Table 1 Demographic characteristics of study participants
Demographic | Total (%) (N = 84) | Intervention group (n = 43) | Control group (n = 41) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sex | Male | 53 (63.1) | 26 (60.5) | 27 (65.9) | z = 0.510 p = 0.600 |
Female | 31 (36.9) | 17 (39.5) | 14 (34.1) | ||
Family Status | Single | 47 (56.0) | 28 (65.1) | 19 (46.3) | χ2(2) = 3.110 p = 0.210 |
Married | 21 (25.0) | 9 (20.9) | 12 (29.3) | ||
Divorced/ widowed | 16 (19.0) | 6 (14.0) | 10 (24.4) | ||
Housing | Independent | 37 (44.0) | 18 (41.9) | 19 (46.3) | z = 0.410 p = 0.670 |
Protected | 47 (56.0) | 25 (58.1) | 22 (53.7) | ||
| Â | Range | M (SD) | t(82) | ||
Age | 23–68 yr | 46.85 (12.25) | 43.19 (11.77) | 50.68 (11.69) | 2.930 p = 0.004 |
Education | 6–15 yr | 10.83 (2.19) | 11.00 (1.94) | 10.66 (2.44) | −0.710 p = 0.478 |