Table 2. Systolic and diastolic blood pressure, weight, BMI and WC before and after applying the flipchart (n = 116).
| Parameter | Baseline Mean ± SD | Two months Mean ± SD | Significancea | MD | CI 95% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBP (mmHg) | 135.19 ± 19.90 | 128.55 ± 20.13 | p<0.001 | 6.64 | 3.20 to 10.08 |
| DBP (mmHg) | 75.50 ± 11.46 | 73.56 ± 10.88 | p = 0.054 | 1.94 | -0.03 to 3.91 |
| Wt | 70.24 ± 14.58 | 70.41 ± 14.82 | p = 0.289 | -0.17 | -0.48 to 0.15 |
| BMI | 30.22 ± 5.66 | 30.29 ± 5.78 | p = 0.298 | -0.07 | -0.21 to 0.06 |
| WC (cm) | 103.70 ± 12.54 | 104.88 ± 12.47 | p = 0.009 | -1.18 | -2.06 to -0.29 |
SD, standard deviation; MD, Mean of differences; CI 95%, confidence interval of 95% for the mean of differences; SBP, Systolic blood pressure; DBP, Diastolic blood pressure; Wt, Weight; BMI, Body Mass Index; WC, Waist circumference.
a p values were calculated using the t-test.