Table 1.
Comparison of baseline data
| Factors | Control group (n=37) | Intervention group (n=43) | x2 value | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 0.626 | 0.428 | ||
| ≥30 years old | 20 | 27 | ||
| <30 years old | 17 | 16 | ||
| Gender | 0.506 | 0.476 | ||
| Male | 30 | 32 | ||
| Female | 7 | 11 | ||
| Education level | 0.024 | 0.876 | ||
| ≥ High school | 14 | 17 | ||
| < High school | 23 | 26 | ||
| Marital status | 0.616 | 0.250 | ||
| Married | 21 | 22 | ||
| Unmarried | 16 | 21 | ||
| Occupation | 1.056 | 0.689 | ||
| On the job | 28 | 28 | ||
| Out of job | 9 | 15 | ||
| Caregiver | 0.159 | 0.600 | ||
| Self | 18 | 19 | ||
| Spouse | 19 | 24 | ||
| Place of residence | 0.179 | 0.671 | ||
| Urban area | 33 | 37 | ||
| Rural area | 4 | 6 | ||
| Course of disease | 0.840 | 0.359 | ||
| ≥1 year | 26 | 26 | ||
| <1 year | 11 | 17 | ||
| Disease type | 0.290 | 0.590 | ||
| Ulcerative colitis | 6 | 9 | ||
| Crohn’s disease | 31 | 34 |