Table 2.
Comparison of the qualitative variables between the two groups before the intervention
| Qualitative variables | N (%) | N (%) | P value* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender | |||
| Male | 9 (11.6) | 12 (25.0) | 0.3 |
| Female | 37 (80.4) | 36 (75.0) | |
| Education | |||
| Illiterate | 8 (17.4) | 10 (20.8) | 0.2 |
| Primary | 25 (54.3) | 18 (37.5) | |
| High school | 7 (15.2) | 15 (31.3) | |
| Higher education | 6 (13.0) | 5 (10.4) | |
| Taking oral hypoglycemic agents | 42 (91.3) | 43 (89.6) | 0.50 |
| Taking anti-hypertensive drug | 18 (40.0) | 20 (42.6) | 0.40 |
| Having a special diet | 6 (13.0) | 10 (20.80) | 0.20 |
*Chi square test