Table 2.
Group characteristics at time of recruitment
| Group characteristics (n): | Group A (Control) (n=11) | Group B (Intervention) (n=10) | Group C (Short Pilot) (n=17) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (mean ± SD) in years | 71.6 ±16.1 | 69.7 ± 13.2 | 59.1 ±12.4 |
| Male n | 6 | 3 | 6 |
| Retired n | 8 | 8 | 9 |
| Smoking status n Current Never Previous |
1 8 2 |
1 5 4 |
2 9 6 |
| Number of days per week they exercise >30 minutes (mean ± SD) | 3.6 ±2.0 | 3.9 ±2.6 | 3.7 ±2.8 |
| Number of standard drinks of alcohol consumed per day (mean ± SD) | 0.8 ±1.1 | 0.8 ±0.8 | 0.96 ±1.06 |
| Medical conditions n Diabetes Heart disease (angina, heart failure) High cholesterol Previous stroke Asthma COPD Depression Anxiety Other |
1 1 3 1 1 1 1 2 2 |
2 3 6 0 1 0 1 2 3 |
7 0 7 1 3 1 4 3 5 |
| Years since hypertension diagnosis (mean ± SD) | 13.0 ±13.7 | 18.3 ±17.0 | 9.3 ±6.7 |
SBP= systolic blood pressure; DBP = diastolic blood pressure; SD = standard deviation