Table 1.
Socio-Demographic Characteristics of Study Participants
| Variables | Type-2 DM Cases (N=60) | Control Group (N=60) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | Mean±SD in years | 56.5±14.1 | 56.2 ± 13.9 |
| Sex | Male | 25 (41.7%) | 25 (41.7%) |
| Female | 35 (58.3%) | 35 (58.3%) | |
| Residence | Urban | 50 (83%) | 53 (88%) |
| Rural | 10 (17%) | 7 (12%) | |
| Education al level | Illiterate | 8 (13%) | 1 (1.7%) |
| Read and write | 1 (1.7%) | 6 (10%) | |
| Primary school | 7 (2%) | 5 (8.3%) | |
| Secondary school | 23 (12%) | 11 (18.3%) | |
| College and above | 21 (38%) | 37 (61.7%) | |
| Housewife | 21 (35%) | 11 (18.3%) | |
| Occupation | Farmer | 5 (8.3%) | 3 (5%) |
| Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) | 3 (5%) | 6 (10%) | |
| Governmental | 14 (23.3%) | 18 (30%) | |
| Private | 17 (28.3%) | 22 (36.7%) | |
| Alcohol consumpti on | Yes | 17 (28.3%) | 5 (8.3%) |
| No | 43 (71.7%) | 55 (91.7%) | |
| Regular Physical exercise | Yes | 38 (63.3%) | 37 (62%) |
| No | 22 (36.7%) | 23 (38%) |
Note: Categorical variables are presented in number and percentage while continuous variables are presented as mean±SD.
Abbreviations: SD, standard deviation; %, percentage.