Table 3.
Demographic and clinical characteristics of the participants (N = 40)
| Characteristics | Control n (%) | Experiment n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | ||
| Male | 15 (75.0%) | 15 (75.0%) |
| Female | 5 (25.0%) | 5 (25.0%) |
| Age (years) | ||
| 50 – 59 | 7 (35.0%) | 8 (40.0%) |
| 60 – 69 | 6 (30.0%) | 9 (45.0%) |
| 70 – 79 | 7 (35.0%) | 3 (15.0%) |
| Average age | M = 65.2, SD = 7.8 | M = 61.8, SD = 7.2 |
| Marital Status | ||
| Single | 1 (5.0%) | 3 (15.0%) |
| Married | 18 (90.0%) | 16 (80.0%) |
| Divorce | 1 (5.0%) | - |
| Widow | - | 1 (5.0%) |
| Education | ||
| Primary school | 11 (55.0%) | 13 (65.0%) |
| Secondary school | 4 (20.0%) | 5 (25.0%) |
| Diploma | 1 (5.0%) | - |
| Bachelor’s degree | 4 (20.0%) | 2 (10.0%) |
| Work | ||
| Employee | - | 2 (10.0%) |
| Agriculturist | 11 (55.0%) | 9 (45.0%) |
| Butler/Housewife | 2 (10.0%) | 3 (15.0%) |
| Government officer | 2 (10.0%) | - |
| Other | 5 (25.0%) | 6 (30.0%) |
| Income (Baht) | ||
| 0 – 15,000 Bath | 7 (35.0%) | 8 (40.0%) |
| 15,000 – 30,000 | 10 (50.0%) | 10 (50.0%) |
| More than 30,001 | 3 (15.0%) | 2 (10.0%) |
| Underlying disease | ||
| Yes | 18 (90.0%) | 17 (85.0%) |
| None | 2 (10.0%) | 3 (15.0%) |