Table 2.
Baseline characteristics of intervention and control groups
| Characteristic | Intervention Group (n=92) | Control Group (n=75) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | |||
| 18–44 yr | 14 (15) | 9 (12) | |
| 45–54 yr | 31 (34) | 18 (24) | 0.10 |
| 55–64 yr | 39 (42) | 30 (40) | |
| 65–70 yr | 8 (9) | 18 (24) | |
| Male | 47 (51) | 47 (63) | 0.07 |
| Race | |||
| black | 65 (71) | 49 (65) | |
| white | 17 (18) | 21 (28) | 0.50 |
| other | 10 (11) | 5 (7) | |
| Cause of renal failure | |||
| hypertension | 37 (40) | 36 (48) | |
| diabetes | 35 (38) | 23 (31) | 0.82 |
| GN | 9 (10) | 8 (11) | |
| other | 11 (12) | 8 (11) | |
| Time receiving dialysis | . | ||
| <18 mo | 45 (49) | 24 (32) | |
| 18–36 mo | 18 (20) | 26 (35) | 0.06 |
| >36 mo | 29 (32) | 25 (33) | |
| Education | |||
| less than high school | 11 (12) | 13 (17) | |
| high school graduate | 37 (40) | 34 (45) | 0.12 |
| some college | 31 (34) | 21 (28) | |
| college graduate | 13 (14) | 7 (9) | |
| Mean comorbid conditions ± SD (n)a | 1.6±1.2 | 1.8±1.3 | 0.17 |
| Baseline step | |||
| suitability | 39 (42) | 35 (47) | |
| interest | 3 (3) | 8 (11) | 0.63 |
| referral call | 46(50) | 26 (35) | |
| first visit | 4 (4) | 6 (8) |
Data are expressed as number (percentage) of participants unless otherwise indicated.
a
On the basis of the presence of the following 10 disease categories: coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, peripheral vascular disease, cerebrovascular disease, depression or psychosis, previous solid tumor or hematologic malignancy, connective tissue disease, asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes mellitus, and drug or alcohol abuse.