Table 1.
Demographic Characteristics Of Study Groups
| Variables | Aromatherapy Group, n (%) | Control Group, n (%) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 28–40 | 1 (2.5) | 4 (10) | <0.001 |
| 41–53 | 7 (17.5) | 16 (40) | ||
| 54–65 | 32 (80) | 20 (50) | ||
| Sex | Male | 24 (60) | 24 (60) | NS |
| Female | 16 (40) | 16 (40) | ||
| Marriage | Single | – | – | NS |
| Married | 40 (100) | 40 (100) | ||
| Education | Primary school | 29 (72.5) | 15 (37.5) | <0.001 |
| Secondary/high school | 5 (12.5) | 9 (22.5) | ||
| Diploma | 6 (15) | 16 (40) | ||
| History of hospitalization | Yes | 31 (77.5) | 28 (70) | NS |
| No | 9 (22.5) | 12 (30) | ||
| Occupation | Housekeeper | 15 (37.5) | 14 (35) | NS |
| Self-employed | 15 (37.5) | 12 (30) | ||
| Retired | 6 (15) | 9 (22.5) | ||
| Farmer | 4 (10) | 5 (12.5) | ||
| Disease diagnosis | Coronary artery disease | 25 (62.5) | 26 (65) | NS |
| Heart failure | 7 (17.5) | 9 (22.5) | ||
| Myocardial infarction | 8 (20) | 5 (12.5) | ||
Abbreviation: NS, non-significant.