Table 2.
The comparison of the variables between the experimental and control groups.
| Variable groups | Intervention group n = 41 | Control group n = 41 | Statistical test and P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| N (%) | N (%) | ||
| Sex | |||
| Male | 21 (51.2) | 23 (56.1) | Fisher P = 0.57 |
| Female | 20 (48.8) | 18 (43.9) | |
| Education | |||
| Primary school | 29 (70.7) | 30 (73.2) |
χ
2 = 7.59 df = 4 P = 0.108 |
| Secondary school | 9 (22) | 7 (17.1) | |
| High school | 3 (7.3) | 4 (9.8) | |
| Age at diagnosis | |||
| <1 year | 31 (75.6) | 33 (80.5) |
χ
2 = 9.15 df = 6 P = 0.165 |
| 1–3 years | 3 (7.4) | 2 (4.9) | |
| 3–5 years | 6 (14.6) | 6 (14.6) | |
| >5 years | 1 (2.4) | 0 (0.0) | |
| History of other diseases | |||
| Negative | 31 (75.6) | 33 (80.5) |
χ
2 = 9.15 df = 6 P = 0.165 |
| Diabetes | 3 (7.4) | 2 (4.9) | |
| Kidney disease | 6 (14.6) | 6 (14.6) | |
| Liver disease | 1 (2.4) | 0 (0.0) | |
| Family status | |||
| Living with two parents | 35 (85.4) | 38 (92.7) |
χ
2 = 2.24 df = 2 P = 0.326 |
| Living with one parent | 6 (14.6) | 2 (4.9) | |
| Living without parents | 0 (0.0) | 1 (2.4) |