Table 1. Baseline demographical characteristics of participants.
| Characteristics | AT Group n=68 n (%) | TAU Group n=68 n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (mean, s.d.) | 53.4 (10.7) | 53.9 (11.7) |
| Female | 43 (63) | 30 (44) |
| Living alone | 4 (6) | 9 (13) |
| Marital status: Married | 56 (82) | 47 (69) |
| Marital status: Single/widower | 12 (18) | 21 (31) |
| Current smoker | 19 (28) | 25 (37) |
| Currently exercisinga | 22 (32) | 20 (29) |
| Keeping restricted dietb | 30 (44) | 23 (34) |
| Working | 33 (49) | 42 (62) |
| Not working | 35 (51) | 26 (38) |
| Medically insured | 29 (43) | 36 (53) |
| Medically uninsured | 39 (57) | 32 (47) |
| Education: None | 2 (3) | 10 (15) |
| Education: Educated | 66 (97) | 58 (84) |
Abbreviations: AT, adherence therapy; TAU, treatment as usual.
a
Minimum exercise of walking 30 min per day,
b
Adhering to low-salt, low-fat diet.