Table 3.
Characteristics of participants the intervention group who attended zero to two out of six sessions, and who attended three to six out of six sessions.
| Intervention group attending 0–2 sessions (n = 116) | Control group attending 3–6 sessions (n = 238) | |
|---|---|---|
| Main chronic condition (%) | ||
| Diabetes | 60 (52) | 86 (70) |
| Asthma | 24 (21) | 18 (15) |
| Arthritis | 10 (9) | 11 (9) |
| Cardiovascular disease | 6 (5) | 7 (6) |
| Mean age in years (SD) | 43.8 (10.5) | 48.5 (9.5) |
| Mean age in years when education completed (SD) | 12.1 (6.1) | 12.3 (7.1) |
| Female sex (%) | 52 (45) | 59 (48) |
| In employment (%) | 9 (8) | 8 (7) |
| Marital status (%) | ||
| Married | 91 (78) | 98 (80) |
| Widowed | 7 (6) | 18 (15) |
| Single | 2 (2) | 2 (1.6) |
| Divorced | 0 (0) | 2 (1.6%) |
| Separated | 0 (0) | 2 (1.6%) |
SD = standard deviation.