Table 1.
Demographic characteristics of patients participating in the study in two controlled and uncontrolled groups.
| Variable | Controlled group | Uncontrolled group | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean (SD) | Mean (SD) | ||
| Age (years) | 50.2 ± 6.6 | 50.4 ± 5.9 | P = 0.6 |
| Disease duration (years) | 5.9 ± 4.0 | 5.5 ± 3.2 | P = 0.2 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 29.2 ± 4.1 | 30.1 ± 5.60 | P = 0.04 |
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| Number (%) | Number (%) | ||
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| Literacy∗∗ | |||
| Primary school | 335 (77.4) | 173 (73.1) | P = 0.324 |
| Middle school | 89 (20.6) | 58 (23.5) | |
| High school | 9 (2.1) | 8 (3.4) | |
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| Family history | |||
| Yes | 215 (49.7) | 116 (48.7) | P = 0.8 |
| No | 218 (50.3) | 122 (51.3) | |
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| Sex | |||
| Male | 95 (21.9) | 74 (31.1) | P = 0.001 |
| Female | 338 (78.1) | 164 (68.9) | |
∗∗Primary school starts from the first to the fifth grade. Middle school goes from the sixth to the eighth grade. High school is the last three years and is required to enter into higher education.