Table 2.
Prior to Prison | In- Prison | Difference* | |
---|---|---|---|
Cough first thing in the morning | 2.92 | 1.68 | −1.24 |
Cough frequently throughout the day | 2.73 | 1.68 | −1.05 |
Wheezing | 2.36 | 1.5 | −.86 |
Shortness of breath when walking | 2.74 | 1.79 | −.95 |
Shortness of breath during exercise or walking up stairs | 3.15 | 2.14 | −1.01 |
Phlegm or mucus brownish liquid you may cough up when you cough | 2.7 | 1.56 | −1.14 |
Pain or tightness in the chest | 2.14 | 1.53 | −.61 |
Getting very tired in a short time | 2.86 | 2.07 | −.79 |
Total Score | 21.28 | 12.64 | −8.64 |
p-value for all <.001
Scores: 1=Never; 2=Less than once per week; 3=1-2 times per week; 4=Several times per week; 5=Everyday
Total range 8-40