Table 1.
Demographics and clinical characteristics
| Characteristic | Exp. (n = 21) | Cont. (n = 19) | χ2/t (p) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean ± SD (range) N (%) |
Mean ± SD (range) N (%) |
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| Age (years) | 49.86 ± 7.9 (34–67) | 47.63 ± 6.96 (33–58) | .937(.355) |
| 30–39 | 1 (4.8) | 2 (10.5) | 2.573 (.462) |
| 40–49 | 10 (47.6) | 11 (57.9) | |
| 50–59 | 8 (38.1) | 6 (31.6) | |
| 60–69 | 2 (9.5) | 0 (0) | |
| Marital status | |||
| Married | 15 (71.4) | 12 (63.2) | .311(.577) |
| Unmarried | 6 (28.6) | 7 (36.8) | |
| Monthly income, 10,000 KRW | |||
| < 300 ($2,660) | 11 (52.4) | 9 (47.4) | .100 (.752) |
| ≥ 300 ($2,660) | 10 (47.6) | 10 (52.6) | |
| (USD dollars) | |||
| Employment status | |||
| No | 15 (71.4) | 10 (52.6) | 1.503(.220) |
| Yes | 6 (28.6) | 9 (47.4) | |
| Education level | |||
| < Middle school | 1 (4.8) | 1 (5.3) | 3.713(.156) |
| High school | 14 (66.6) | 7 (36.8) | |
| ≥ College | 6 (28.6) | 11 (57.9) | |
| Children | |||
| No | 5 (23.8) | 4 (21.1) | .043(.835) |
| Yes | 16 (76.2) | 15 (78.9) | |
| Stage | |||
| I | 5 (23.8) | 5 (26.3) | 1.744(.418) |
| II | 12 (57.1) | 13 (68.4) | |
| III | 4 (19) | 1 (5.3) | |
| Surgery type | |||
| Mastectomy | 4 (19) | 5 (26.3) | .302 (.583) |
| Lumpectomy | 17 (81) | 14 (73.7) | |
| Time since diagnosis | |||
| < 1 year | 8 (38.1) | 8 (42.1) | .575(.750) |
| 1–2 years | 11 (52.4) | 8 (42.1) | |
| ≥ 2 years | 2 (9.5) | 3 (15.8) | |
| Chemotherapy | |||
| None | 0 (0) | 1 (5.3) | 1.134(.287) |
| Past | 21 (100) | 18 (94.7) | |
| Radiation therapy | |||
| None | 1 (4.8) | 3 (15.8) | 1.206(.235) |
| Past | 20 (95.2) | 16 (84.2) | |
| Endocrine therapy | |||
| No | 9 (42.9) | 8 (42.1) | .002(.962) |
| Yes | 12 (57.1) | 11 (57.9) | |
| Targeted therapy | |||
| No | 10 (47.6) | 15 (78.9) | 4.483(.106) |
| Yes | 10 (47.6) | 4 (21.1) | |
| Unknown | 1 (4.8) | 0 (0.0) | |
Abbreviations: Cont Control group, Exp Experimental group, KRW Korean won (1160 KRW = approximately 1 US)