Table 1. Background Variables for Physically Injured Patients in a Randomized Psychological Intervention Study .
| Variables | Nurse-led intervention (n = 35) | Usual care (n = 50) | P value intervention vs. usual care | Declined consultation (n = 17) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years), mean (95% CI) | 41.7 (37.2 - 46.3) | 36.9 (33.0 - 40.7) | < 0.05* | 41.8 (34.2 - 49.4) |
| Gender, male n (%) | 10 (28.6) | 25 (50.0) | < 0.05* | 9 (52.9) |
| Level of education, n (%) | ns | |||
| Primary and secondary school | 13 (38.2) | 30 (60.0) | 8 (50.0) | |
| College/university | 21 (61.8) | 20 (40.0) | 8 (50.0) | |
| Living status, n (%) | ||||
| Married/cohabitant - yes | 19 (54.3) | 24 (48.0) | ns | 13 (76.5) |
| Custody of children - yes | 15 (42.9) | 20 (40.0) | ns | 7 (43.8) |
| Working status, n (%) | ns | |||
| Working/studying - yes | 28 (80.0) | 42 (84.0) | 12 (70.6) | |
| Previous psychiatric problems - yes | 7 (20.6) | 9 (18.4) | ns | 3 (17.6) |
Note: Patients with registrations at 3 months.