Table 2.
Improved (N=235) | Not improved (N=157) | p-value | |
---|---|---|---|
Demographic/Social factors | |||
Age (years) | 66.4 (7.1) | 67.4 (8.4) | .172 |
Sex (N, % female) | 198 (84.3%) | 133 (84.7%) | .838 |
Live alone? (N, %yes) | 33 (14.0%) | 33 (21.0%) | .047 |
Education (N, % ≥ high school diploma) | 47 (20%) | 37 (23.6%) | .393 |
Currently working? (N, %yes) | 15 (6.4%) | 17 (10.8%) | .070 |
Health Status Factors | |||
High Depressive Symptoms (N, % GDS>5) | 42 (17.9%) | 57 (36.3%) | .000 |
SPPB score >8 (N, %yes) | 196 (83.4%) | 111 (70.7%) | .002 |
Poor Self-Rated Health (N, %yes) | 9 (3.9%) | 31 (20%) | .000 |
Body Mass Index (kg/m2) | 26.4 (4.0) | 26.5 (3.7) | .707 |
Back Pain Factors | |||
Numeric Pain Rating Scale | 4.5 (2.5) | 5.2 (2.7) | .006 |
Roland Morris Scale | 7.9 (4.9) | 9.6 (4.7) | .001 |
Duration of symptoms (N, %>10 years) | 140 (59.6%) | 88 (56.1%) | .468 |
Accessibility/Attendance Factors* | |||
Distance to gym (km) | 2.2 (2.58) | 2.6 (2.5) | .225 |
Able to go independently? (N, %yes) | 215 (91.4%) | 138 (87.9%) | .275 |
Adherent to APA program? (N, %yes) | 191 (81.2%) | 35 (22.2%) | .000 |
APA Satisfaction Factors* | |||
Trainer (N, %very satisfied) | 135 (57.4%) | 70 (44.5%) | .013 |
Facilities (N, %very satisfied) | 49 (20.8%) | 28 (17.8%) | .429 |
Hours of operation (N, %very satisfied) | 67 (28.5%) | 29 (18.5%) | .020 |
All values reported are means (standard deviation) unless otherwise noted.
GDS=Geriatric Depression Scale; SPPB= Short Physical Performance Battery
These factors are from the follow-up telephone interview, but all other factors are from the baseline assessment.