Table 4 Description of class characteristics compared to the other classes (main analysis with covariates, n = 306)
From: Different information needs in subgroups of people with diabetes mellitus: a latent class analysis
Selected characteristics | Typical person with … | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
High needs: High information needs on all topics | Low needs: Low information needs on all topics | Moderate needs: Moderate information needs with a focus on complications and diabetes in everyday life | Advanced needs: Advanced information needs with a focus on social and legal aspects and diabetes research | |
Age | Younger | Older | Older | Younger |
Years of education | Lower educated | Lower educated | Better educated | Better educated |
Type of diabetes | Type 2 | Type 1 and Type 2 | Type 2 | Type 1 and Type 2 |
Diabetes duration | Longer duration | Shorter duration | Shorter duration | Longer duration |
Comorbidities | Yes | No | No | Yes |
Current smoking behaviour | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Diabetes education | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Current level of information | Lower level of information | Higher level of information | Lower level of information | Higher level of information |
Time preference | Rather disagree | Rather agree | Rather disagree | Rather disagree |