Table 2.
Demographic and basic clinical characteristics of the groups.
| Sociodemographic characteristics | Geothermal group N = 65 | Control group N = 65 |
|---|---|---|
| Age, average (SD) | 46.5 (10.6) | 46.2 (9.3) |
| Period of service, average (SD) | 22.5 (11.4) | 22.4 (9.9) |
| Health-related factors | ||
| BMI, average (SD) | 27.1 (2.9) | 28.7 (5.1) |
| Morbidity, N (%) | 59 (92.2) | 34 (68.0) |
| Use of medication, N (%) | 19 (29.7) | 23 (46.9) |
| Good subjective health condition, N (%) | 33 (50.8) | 27 (54.0) |
| Smoking, N (%) | 27 (42.2) | 24 (48) |
| Alcohol at work once in several weeks, N (%) | 8 (12.9) | 1 (2.0) |
| Frequent stress, N (%) | 16 (24.6) | 12 (24.5) |
| Stress intensity, VAS, average (SD) | 3.9 (1.6) | 3.6 (1.7) |
| Frequent pain, N (%) | 4 (6.2) | 3 (6.0) |
| Pain intensity, VAS, average (SD) | 3.05 (1.6) | 2.4 (1.6) |
| Fatigue intensity (7-point scale), average (SN) | 3.4 (1.3) | 3.3 (1.0) |
| Insufficient quality of sleep, N (%) | 21 (32.3) | 12 (24.5) |