Table 1. Demographic Characteristics of the Control and Intervention Groups a.
| Variable | Intervention Group | Control Group | Test |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender | χ2 = 1.72; P value = 0.189, Chi square | ||
| Male | 22 (68.8) | 22 (68.8) | |
| Female | 10 (31.2) | 10 (31.2) | |
| Marital status | P Value = 0.243, Fisher exact test | ||
| Single | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | |
| Married | 32 (100) | 32 (100) | |
| Education level | z = 0.236; P Value = 0.84, Mann-Whitney test | ||
| Under Diploma | 11 (34.4) | 4 (12.5) | |
| Diploma | 8 (25.8) | 13 (40.6) | |
| Technician | 10 (31.2) | 11 (34.4) | |
| BSc | 2 (6.2) | 4 (12.5) | |
| MSc | 0 (0) | 1 (3.2) | |
| Age, y | 54.8 (7.8) | 54.3 (8.1) | t = 0.14 (Independent t-test); P value = 0.88 |
a Data are presented as No. (%).