Table 2.
Comparison of demographic characteristics in the experimental and control groups
| Demographic Variable | Group | experimental group N=17 | Control group N=18 | P value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N (%) | N (%) | |||
| Age( year) | 60-66 | 6 (35.3) | 8 (44.4) | 0.45 |
| 67-72 | 10 (58.8) | 7 (38.9) | ||
| 73-78 | 1 (5.9) | 3 (16.7) | ||
| Gender | Male | 8 (47.1) | 9 (50) | 0.86 |
| Female | 9 (52.9) | 9 (50) | ||
| Marital status | Single | 3 (17.6) | 6 (33.3) | 0.44 |
| Married | 14 (82.4) | 12 (66.7) | ||
| Educational level | Illiterate | 1 (5.9) | 3 (16.7) | 0.27 |
| Primary education | 4 (23.5) | 2 (11.1) | ||
| Diploma | 7 (41.2) | 6 (33.3) | ||
| Higher education | 5 (29.4) | 7 (38.9) |
*
Chi-square test