Table 1.
Demographic characteristics of the participants
| Demographic characteristics | Coordinates of demographics | Experimental group | Control group | Test type | Test result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age, mean (SD) | 68.2 (5.7) | 67.8 (5.5) | t-test | t=0.29, P=0.77 | |
| Gender, n (%) | Male | 14 (43.8) | 13 (40.6) | Chi-square test | χ2=0.06 |
| Female | 18 (56.2) | 19 (59.4) | P=0.80 | ||
| Education level, n (%) | Illiterate | 4 (12.5) | 5 (15.6) | Mann-Whitney test | Z=0.38 |
| Under diploma | 21 (65.7) | 19 (59.4) | P=0.71 | ||
| Diploma | 5 (15.6) | 7 (21.9) | |||
| University | 2 (6.2) | 1 (3.1) | |||
| Marital status, n (%) | Single | 1 (3.1) | 2 (6.2) | Chi-square test | χ2=2.36 |
| Married | 17 (53.1) | 20 (62.6) | P=0.50 | ||
| Widowed | 14 (43.8) | 10 (31.2) | |||
| Occupation, n (%) | Unemployed | 20 (62.5) | 16 (50.0) | Chi-square test | χ2=1.83 |
| Employed | 6 (18.7) | 8 (25.0) | P=0.77 | ||
| Retired | 6 (18.8) | 8 (25.0) | |||
| Monthly income (Toman), n (%) | <500,000 | 5 (15.6) | 4 (12.5) | Mann-Whitney test | Z=0.99 |
| 500,000-1,000,000 | 14 (43.7) | 12 (37.5) | P=0.32 | ||
| >1,000,000 | 13 (40.6) | 16 (50.0) | |||
| Chronic illnesses, n (%) | Yes | 26 (81.2) | 25 (78.1) | Chi-square test | χ2=0.09 |
| No | 6 (18.8) | 7 (21.9) | P=0.76 |
SD=Standard deviation