Table 1. Demographic Characteristics of the Study Groups.
| Variable | Lecture Group | Educational Package Group | Control Group | Chi-Square | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gender, No.(%) | |||||
| Female | 18 (60) | 16 (53.3) | 13 (43.3) | 3.51 | 0.1 |
| Male | 12 (40) | 14 (46.6) | 17 (56.6) | ||
| Marital status, No. (%) | |||||
| Married | 25 (83.3) | 27 (90) | 23 (76.6) | 2.86 | 0.05 |
| Single | 5 (16.6) | 3 (10) | 7 (23.3) | ||
| Age group, No. (%), y | |||||
| 35 - 45 | 6 (20) | 9 (30) | 8 (26.6) | 3.11 | 0.28 |
| 45 - 55 | 13 (43.3) | 10 (33.3) | 14 (46.6) | ||
| 55 - 65 | 11 (36.3) | 11 (36.3) | 8 (26.6) | ||
| Education level, No. (%) | 3.9 | 0.14 | |||
| Secondary education | 11 (36.3) | 8 (26.6) | 9 (30) | ||
| Diploma | 9 (30) | 13 (43.3) | 14 (46.6) | ||
| Academic | 10 (33.3) | 9 (30) | 7 (23.3) | ||
| Overall quality of life, mean (SD) | 40.1 (3.6) | 42.4 (4.7) | 39 (3.1) | F = 4.88 | 0.3 |