Table 3.
Comparison of respondents versus non-responders.
| Variables | Questionnaires returned (n = 565) | Questionnaires not returned (n = 182) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean age in years (SD) | 59 (10.66) n = 515 | 58.6 (12.65) n = 173 | 0.666a |
| Condition (%) | 0.35b | ||
| Prostatism | 147 (26) | 53 (29) | |
| Atrial fibrillation | 110 (19) | 35 (19) | |
| Menorrhagia | 99 (18) | 39 (21) | |
| Menopausal symptoms | 206 (37) | 58 (31) | |
| Age center school (SD) | 15.7 (1.20) n = 504 | 15.5 (1.20) n = 127 | 0.132a |
| SF12 Physical score (SD) | 42.06 (12.34) n = 470 | 42.45 (12.97) n = 144 | 0.74 |
| SF12 Mental score (SD) | 49.74 (10.53) n = 470 | 48.08 (11.88) n = 144 | 0.108 |
a
Independent t-test
b
χ2 test. n refers to usable data for each variable, from 565 returned questionnaires or available data from non-responders. SD = standard deviation.