Table 1.
Demographic characteristics and baseline clinical measures of the study population.
| Variables | Participants who completed the program (n = 12) | Participants who dropped out (n = 10) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female (%) | 83.33 | 70.00 | 0.624 |
| Age (years) | 38.58 ± 9.55 | 40.70 ± 11.81 | 0.923 |
| Education (%) | 0.074 | ||
| Without bachelor degree | 50.00 | 90.00 | |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 50.00 | 10.00 | |
| Employment (%) | 0.293 | ||
| Unemployed | 8.33 | 30.00 | |
| Employed | 91.67 | 70.00 | |
| Household income (%) | 1.000 | ||
| <$ 50,000 | 66.70 | 70.00 | |
| ≥$ 50,000 | 33.30 | 30.00 | |
| Weight (kg) | 96.67 ± 12.50 | 94.63 ± 28.64 | 0.381 |
| Waist circumference (cm) | 110.89 ± 11.40 | 113.00 ± 21.64 | 0.974 |
| Triglycerides (mg/dL) | 189.92 ± 109.41 | 152.10 ± 47.10 | 0.539 |
| HDL cholesterol (mg/dL) | 49.91 ± 15.42 | 48.00 ± 7.17 | 0.863 |
| Fasting blood glucose (mg/dL) | 107.17 ± 10.26 | 107.50 ± 6.40 | 0.923 |
| Systolic BP (mmHg) | 121.03 ± 14.49 | 116.99 ± 11.81 | 0.628 |
| Diastolic BP (mmHg) | 78.07 ± 11.08 | 74.70 ± 8.04 | 0.418 |
1) Values shown are mean values ± standard deviation (SD); 2) Results are based on the Wilcoxon signed-rank test and the Fisher’s exact test.