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Demographic Characteristics of Patients by Study Group (N=334)
| Variable | No brochure (N=164, 49%) | Brochure (N=170, 51%) | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, y, mean ± SD | 51±15.1 | 52±14.6 | 0.4 |
| Sex, female, n (%) | 104 (63.4) | 109 (64.1) | 0.91 |
| Time since operation, n (%) | 0.59 | ||
| 2 weeks | 21 (12.8) | 25 (14.7) | |
| >2 weeks, <1 month | 34 (20.7) | 37 (21.8) | |
| >1 month, <3 months | 68 (41.5) | 76 (44.7) | |
| >3 months | 41 (25.0) | 32 (18.8) | |
| Preoperative opioid use, n (%) | 36 (22) | 40 (23.5) | 0.79 |
