Table 2.
Comparison of Focus Group Participants and Nonparticipants, by Age, HbA1c, and Diabetes Status, Hawaii, 2008
| Characteristic | Participation Status | N | Value | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age, y, mean (SD) | Participants | 74 | 48.7 (9.8) | .76a |
| Nonparticipants | 116 | 48.3 (9.7) | ||
| HbA1c, mean % (SD) | Participants | 71 | 7.7 (1.7) | .68b |
| Nonparticipants | 91 | 7.6 (1.6) | ||
| Type 2 diabetes, n (%) | Participants | 74 | 65 (88) | .52c |
| Nonparticipants | 116 | 98 (85) |
Abbreviations: SD, standard deviation; HbA1c, hemoglobin A1c.
a
Calculated by using 2-tailed t test (t188 = 0.31).
b
Calculated by using 2-tailed t test (t160 = 0.41).
c
Calculated by using χ2 test (X 2 1 = 0.42).