Table 2.
Differences of outcome variables between 2 groups at baseline (N=102).
| Variable | Control (n=54), mean (SD) | Intervention (n=48), mean (SD) | P value | |
| Physiological | ||||
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Weight (kg) | 84.3 (15.93) | 83.4 (19.21) | .81 |
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BMI (kg/m2) | 29.9 (4.13) | 29.6 (4.57) | .70 |
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Liver fat score | 333.6 (97.23) | 317.0 (35.15) | .27 |
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ASTa (IU/L) | 36.4 (24.40) | 33.5 (14.23) | .47 |
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ALTb (IU/L) | 43.3 (31.50) | 42.8 (29.80) | .93 |
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ɣ-GTc | 46.9 (34.86) | 51.2 (40.49) | .57 |
| Psychosocial | ||||
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Self-management | 3.5 (0.65) | 3.5 (0.52) | .75 |
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Knowledge | 7.6 (1.50) | 7.3 (1.90) | .37 |
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Self-efficacy | 7.2 (1.42) | 7.2 (1.14) | .81 |
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Fatigue | 4.3 (2.09) | 4.3 (1.97) | .98 |
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Depression | 8.5 (8.73) | 8.6 (7.65) | .96 |
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Quality of life | 92.2 (16.51) | 91.3 (16.49) | .78 |
aAST: aspartate aminotransferase.
bALT: alanine transaminase.
cɣ-GT: gamma-glutamyl transferase.