Table 2.
Baseline characteristics for both groups.
| Characteristic | Comparison Group (2017) | Study Group (2020) | p-Value | Effect Size (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N = 61 | N = 61 | |||
| Mean age (SD) | 73.00 (6.00) | 71.40 (5.70) | 0.16 | 0.26 (−0.10–0.64) |
| Sex n (%) | 0.27 | |||
| Female | 45 (74.00) | 51 (84.00) | - | |
| Male | 16 (26.00) | 10 (16.00) | 0.55 (0.22–1.32) | |
| Marital status n (%) | 0.46 | |||
| In relationship | 34 (56.00) | 39 (64.00) | - | |
| Single | 27 (44.00) | 22 (36.00) | 0.71 (0.34–1.47) | |
| Education n (%) | 0.44 | |||
| Primary | 6 (9.80) | 8 (13.00) | - | |
| Secondary | 33 (54.00) | 29 (48.00) | 0.66 (0.20–2.21) | |
| Vocational | 11 (18.00) | 17 (28.00) | 1.16 (0.01–1.15) | |
| Higher education | 11 (18) | 7 (11) | 0.48 (0.11–1.95) |
Abbreviations: SD—standard deviation; n—number of individuals in %; CI—confidence intervals.