Table 4.
Comparison of Mean Perceived Stress Score Difference Among Adults with Chronic Disease in Southwest Ethiopia, 2020 (N=613)
| Variable | Mean (SD) | Mean Difference (95% CI) | p-Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gender | Male n=379 | Female n=234 | −0.111 (−1.290, 1.067) | 0.853 |
| 19.27 (7.245) | 19.38 (7.173) | |||
| Residence | Urban n=390 | Rural n=223 | −0.560 (−1.750, 0.629) | 0.355 |
| 19.11 (7.142) | 19.67 (7.335) | |||
| Family size | 1–4 n=372 | ≥5 n=241 | −1.750 (−2.980, −0.520) | 0.005 |
| 18.62 (6.365) | 20.37 (8.254) | |||
| Duration of disease | 1–10 years n=28 | >10 years n=0.585 | 4.368 (1.648, 7.088) | 0.002 |
| 19.51 (7.114) | 15.14 (8.091) | |||
| Smoking status | Smoker n=33 | Non-smoker n=585 | −0.874 (−3.409, 1.662) | 0.499 |
| 18.48 (6.073) | 19.36 (7.273) | |||
Abbreviations: N, total number of participants; SD, standard deviation; CI, confidence interval; n, number of participants.