Table III.
Means Changes (95% Confidence Interval) in Variables Between Baseline and Final Visit
| Variables | Rural (n=176) | P Value | Urban (n=175) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Systolic blood pressure, mm Hg | 14.4 (10.5 to 18.3) | <.001 | 8.8 (4.9 to 12.7) | <.001 |
| Diastolic blood pressure, mm Hg | 12.1 (9.3 to 14.9) | <.001 | 3.2 (0.9 to 5.5) | .006 |
| Pulse rate, beats per min | −1.2 (−3.3 to 0.9) | .26 | −0.04 (−3.0 to 2.9) | .980 |
| Weight, kg | −1.0 (−1.5 to −0.4) | .001 | 0.3 (−0.1 to 0.9) | .161 |
| Fasting capillary glucose, mmol/La | 0.6 (−1.3 to 2.5) | .49 | 1.5 (0.2 to 2.8) | .02 |
aFor participants with diabetes at baseline.