Table 1 Baseline Participant Characteristics: Socio-demographics and Health Status
Characteristic | Comparator (n = 59) | Intervention (n = 59) |
|---|---|---|
Age, y, mean (SD) | 58.6 (14.7) | 56.8 (12.3) |
Female sex, No. (%) | 48 (81.4%) | 45 (76.3%) |
White ethnicity, No. (%) | 58 (98.3%) | 57 (96.6%) |
Marital status, No. (%) | ||
Never married | 4 (6.8%) | 6 (10.2%) |
Married/Common-law | 33 (55.9%) | 38 (64.4%) |
Separated/Divorced | 13 (22.0%) | 10 (17.0%) |
Widowed | 9 (15.3%) | 5 (8.5%) |
Education, No. (%) | ||
High school or less | 19 (32.2%) | 16 (27.1%) |
Greater than high school | 40 (67.8%) | 43 (72.9%) |
Current smoker, No. (%) | 5 (8.5%) | 4 (6.8%) |
Current medical conditions, No. (%) | ||
High blood pressure | 19 (32.2%) | 14 (23.7%) |
High cholesterol | 16 (27.1%) | 17 (28.8%) |
Type 2 diabetes | 8 (13.6%) | 10 (17.0%) |
High blood sugar | 9 (15.3%) | 10 (17.0%) |
Depression or anxiety | 16 (27.1%) | 18 (30.5%) |
Back problems | 20 (33.9%) | 16 (27.1%) |
Arthritis/joint problems | 22 (37.3%) | 20 (34.5%) |
Asthma, emphysema or bronchitis | 5 (8.5%) | 2 (3.4%) |