Table 1.
Comparison of clinical data between the two groups (n, %).
| Clinical data | Control group (n = 54) | Experimental group (n = 54) | χ2 value | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | ||||
| 20–45 | 20 (37.04%) | 24 (44.44%) | 0.614 | 0.433 |
| 46–70 | 34 (62.96%) | 30 (55.56%) | ||
| Gender | ||||
| Male | 29 (53.70%) | 27 (50.00%) | 0.148 | 0.700 |
| Female | 25 (46.30%) | 27 (50.00%) | ||
| BMI (kg/m2) | ||||
| <24 | 28 (51.85%) | 25 (46.30%) | 0.333 | 0.564 |
| ≥24 | 26 (48.15%) | 29 (53.70%) | ||
| Dialysis time (years) | ||||
| 1–3 | 17 (31.48%) | 19 (35.19%) | 0.687 | 0.709 |
| 4–6 | 19 (35.19%) | 15 (27.78%) | ||
| 7–10 | 18 (33.33%) | 20 (37.04%) | ||
| Level of education | ||||
| Junior high school and below | 18 (33.33%) | 19 (35.19%) | 0.381 | 0.827 |
| High school | 24 (44.44%) | 21 (38.89%) | ||
| Junior college and above | 12 (22.22%) | 14 (25.93%) | ||