Table 1. Baseline characteristics of the participants.
Characteristics | BCP | CON | Total |
---|---|---|---|
Number of patients | 26 | 26 | 52 |
Age (years); Mean±SD | 38.5±11.0 | 39.7±12.2 | 39.1±11.5 |
20–29 years; n (%) | 7 (27.0) | 7 (27.0) | 14 (27.0) |
30–39 years; n (%) | 7 (27.0) | 7 (27.0) | 14 (27.0) |
Male 40–69 years; n (%) | 6 (23.0) | 6 (23.0) | 12 (23.0) |
Female 40–69 years; n (%) | 6 (23.0) | 6 (23.0) | 12 (23.0) |
Gender; n of female | 11 (42.3) | 13 (50.0) | 24 (46.2) |
Weight (kg); Mean±SD | 60.0± 10.2 | 62.3±8.1 | 61.1±9.2 |
Height (cm); Mean±SD | 160.5±7.3 | 164.4±7.8 | 162.4±7.8 |
BMI; Mean±SD | 23.2±3.0 | 23.0±2.2 | 23.1±2.6 |
BCP: Back care pillow group; CON: Control group; SD: Standard deviation; BMI: Body mass index