Table 2.
Physical and health profile of participants (N = 156).
| Variables | M (SD)/Mdn [IQR] | Percentages (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Height (cm) | 155 (8.1) | |
| Weight (kg) | 66.2 (13.3) | |
| BMI (kgms −1 ) | ||
| Underweight (<18.5) | 0.8 | |
| Normal (18.5–24.9) | 23.1 | |
| Overweight ≥ 25 | 48.1 | |
| Obese | 28.0 | |
| Number of health conditions | ||
| None | 36.1 | |
| 1–3 conditions | 56.4 | |
| 4 or more conditions | 7.5 | |
| Medical problems | ||
| Diabetes mellitus | 30 (19.2) | |
| Arthritis | 26 (16.7) | |
| Cardiac problems | 23 (14.7) | |
| Back pain | 23 (14.7) | |
| Dizziness | 19 (12.2) | |
| Neurological condition | 19 (12.2) | |
| Respiratory problem | 13 (8.3) | |
| Osteoporosis | 7 (4.5) | |
| Number of prescribed medications | ||
| No medication | 36.1 | |
| 1–2 medications | 33.8 | |
| 3 or more medications | 30.1 | |
| Fall Efficacy Score (FES-I) | 17.6 (6.1) | |
| Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-15) | 2.1 (1.9) | |
M, mean; SD, standard deviation; Mdn, median; IQR, interquartile range; BMI, Body Mass Index.