Table 1.
Sample characteristics from participants and non‐participants
| Participants (n = 16) | Non‐participants (n = 12) | |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | ||
| Male (n, %) | 6 (37.5) | 6 (50.0) |
| Female (n, %) | 10 (62.5) | 6 (50.0) |
| Age | ||
| Mean (SD) | 45.4 (15.4) | 46.0 (16.8) |
| Children in household | ||
| Yes (n, %) | 11 (68.8) | 6 (50.0) |
| No (n, %) | 5 (31.3) | 6 (50.0) |
| Educational level | ||
| Low (n, %) | 7 (46.7) | 5 (45.5) |
| Moderate (n, %) | 5 (33.3) | 5 (45.5) |
| High (n, %) | 3 (20.0) | 1 (9.1) |
| Paid employment | ||
| Yes (n, %) | 2 (15.4) | 2 (20.0) |
| No (n, %) | 11 (84.6) | 8 (80.0) |
| Self‐perceived health (1–5) a | ||
| Mean (SD) | 2.9 (0.7) | 3.2 (0.9) |
| BMI | ||
| Mean (SD) | 30.5 (8.1) | 26.3 (5.1) |
| Mental health (0–100) a | ||
| Mean (SD) | 58.4 (21.1) | 72.7 (20.2) |
| Social contacts (1–5) a | ||
| Mean (SD) | 3.8 (1.4) | 5.0 (1.3) |
| Loneliness (1–5) a | ||
| Mean (SD) | 2.4 (1.1) | 2.6 (0.9) |
a
Higher scores means better self‐perceived health, better mental health, more social contacts and more loneliness.