Table 1.
Comparison of the Included and Excluded Samples for Data Analysis.
| Variable | Included sample (N = 1044) | Excluded sample (N = 1199) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorya score | 3.81 | 3.00 | <.05 |
| PAhysical activity (PA)b | |||
| Job (low) | 5.24 | 5.16 | .571 |
| Home (low) | 3.49 | 3.58 | .37 |
| Leisure (low) | 3.67 | 3.68 | .988 |
| Job (moderate) | 8.08 | 7.96 | .487 |
| Home (moderate) | 5.94 | 6.11 | .188 |
| Leisure (moderate) | 5.48 | 5.46 | .921 |
| Job (high) | 9.26 | 9.98 | .063 |
| Home (high) | 7.50 | 7.40 | .428 |
| Leisure (high) | 6.70 | 3.68 | .567 |
| Age, Mean in years | 51.01 | 50.58 | .197 |
| Male,% | 44.00 | 53.13 | <.05 |
| Education | 7.70 | 7.63 | .502 |
| Smoker,% | 53.47 | 59.26 | .436 |
| Frequent alcohol use,% | 3.55 | 3.60 | .372 |
| Financial situationd | 6.33 | 6.48 | .078 |
| Heart issues,% | 16.35 | 16.33 | .995 |
a Memory refers to self-report subjective memory complaints compared to 5 years ago.
b PA scale: 2 = highest level (several times a week), 12 = lowest level (never). Under the PA scale, low = light PA that requires little physical effort; moderate = moderate PA that is not physically exhausting; high = vigorous PA that causes heart to beat rapidly.
c Education level range: 1 (no school) to 12 (PhD, MD, or other professional degrees).
d The financial situation ranges from 0 (worst) to 10 (best).