Table 4.
Comparison of those always choosing the constant scenario versus those whose choices varied.
| Variables | Choice of preferred scenario varied (n = 456) | Always chose constant scenario (n = 109) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age; mean (SD) | 57.6 (10.73) n = 418 | 64.8 (8.12) n = 97 | <0.001a |
| Condition (%) | |||
| Prostatism | 103 (23) | 44 (40) | <0.001b |
| Atrial fibrillation | 78 (17) | 32 (29) | |
| Menorrhagia | 93 (20) | 6 (6) | |
| Menopausal symptoms | 179 (40) | 27 (25) | |
| Age left school (SD) | 15.8 (1.2) n = 404 | 15.3 (1.1) n = 100 | <.001a |
| Mean SF12 Physical score (SD) | 42.5 (12.4) n = 378 | 40.1 (12.0) n = 92 | 0.09a |
| Mean SF12 Mental score (SD) | 49.0 (10.7) n = 378 | 52.7 (9.3) n = 92 | 0.003a |
| Type of questionnaire (%) | 0.338b | ||
| Constant scenario changes | 218 (48) | 58 (53) | |
| Constant scenario always on left | 238 (52) | 51 (48) | |
a
Independent t-test
b
χ2 test. n refers to usable data for each variable, from 565 returned questionnaires. SD = standard deviation.