Table 3.
Comparison of the characteristics by median adherence ACS/AICR score
| Characteristic | Low adherence (n = 131) | Elevated adherence (n = 138) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years), mean ± SD | 58 ± 12 | 59 ± 29 | 0.527 |
| Female, n (%) | 98 (75) | 124 (90) | < 0.01 |
| Living arrangements, n (%) | 0.896 | ||
| Living alone | 9 (6.9) | 9 (6.5) | |
| Living with others | 121 (93) | 129 (94) | |
| Area of residence, n (%) | 0.119 | ||
| Urban | 69 (53) | 88 (64) | |
| Suburban | 33 (25) | 32 (23) | |
| Rural | 28 (22) | 18 (13) | |
| Crowding Index, n (%) | 0.464 | ||
| < 1 | 62 (48) | 72 (53) | |
| ≥ 1 | 67 (52) | 65 (47) | |
| Educational level, n (%) | 0.022 | ||
| Illiterate | 1 (0.8) | 5 (3.6) | |
| Primary school | 15 (12) | 30 (22) | |
| Secondary school | 40 (31) | 44 (32) | |
| University level | 74 (57) | 58 (42) | |
| Site of recruitment, n (%) | 0.02 | ||
| Site 1 (AUBMC) | 128 (99) | 123 (89) | |
| Site 2 (MGH) | 2 (1.5) | 15 (11) | |
| Face to face recruitment, n (%) | 73 (56) | 89 (65) | 0.163 |
| Food security, n (%) | 0.142 | ||
| Secure | 43 (33) | 32 (23) | |
| Moderately insecure | 1 (0.8) | 3 (2.2) | |
| Severely insecure | 86 (66) | 103 (75) | |
| Cancer type, n (%) | 0.03 | ||
| Breast | 76 (59) | 111 (80) | |
| Hematology | 26 (20) | 14 (10) | |
| Gastrointestinal | 16 (12.4) | 6 (4) | |
| Respiratory | 5 (4) | 2 (1.4) | |
| Others | 6 (4.7) | 5 (3.6) | |
| Time since remission, mean ± SD | 3.5 ± 4.8 | 2.9 ± 3.4 | 0.372 |
| Received education on diet and/or physical activity from any health professional, n (%) | 36 (28) | 26 (19) | 0.081 |
AUBMC: American University of Beirut Medical Center, MGH: Makassed General Hospital