Table 1.
Comparison of baseline demographic characteristics and season of study enrollment between the experimental and control groups.
| Characteristics | Experimental group (n = 64) | Control group (n = 72) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex, male | 9 (14.1) | 16 (22.2) | 0.220 |
| Age, years | 48.05 ± 11.21 | 46.44 ± 12.98 | 0.445 |
| Body mass index, kg/m2 | 23.28 ± 3.25 | 23.02 ± 2.93 | 0.622 |
| Marital status, married | 47 (73.4) | 46 (63.9) | 0.232 |
| Education, college graduates | 40 (62.5) | 45 (62.5) | 1.000 |
| Current smoking | 1 (1.6) | 6 (8.3) | 0.120 |
| Current drinking | 15 (23.4) | 21 (29.2) | 0.450 |
| Physical activity | 33 (51.6) | 27 (37.5) | 0.099 |
| Season of study enrollment | 0.855 | ||
| Spring | 14 (21.9) | 15 (20.8) | |
| Summer | 17 (26.6) | 15 (20.8) | |
| Autumn | 10 (15.6) | 13 (18.1) | |
| Winter | 23 (35.9) | 29 (40.3) |
Data are presented as mean ± standard deviation for numerical data and number (percentage) for categorized data. The independent t-test was performed for numerical variables and the chi-squared test or Fisher’s exact test was performed for categorical variables.