Table 1.
Demographic characteristics of all participants and according to study groups.
| Demographic Characteristics | All Participants | Riders | Dog Owners | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Participants, n | 124 | 67 | 57 | |
| Males | 29 (23.4%) | 8 (11.9%) | 21 (36.8%) | 0.001 x2 |
| Age mean +/− SD in years | 56.94+/− 9.3 | 55.5 +/− 8.4 | 58.7 +/− 10.1 | 0.090 MW |
| Age Range | 45–82 | 45–82 | 45–80 | |
| Fixed partnership in % | 78.20% | 76.10% | 80.70% | 0.538 x2 |
| Educational status (≥12 years) | 92.70% | 92.50% | 93.00% | 0.868 x2 |
| Academic degree | 30.60% | 37.30% | 22.80% | 0.010 x2 |
n, number; SD, standard deviation; %, percent, x2, chi square-test; MW, Mann-Whitney U-test.