Table 1 Comparison of demographic information of two intervention and control groups
Variable | Dimensions | Intervention group. n (%) | Control group n (%) | P.value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Gender | Male | 14 (51.9) | 13 (48.1) | 0.50a |
Female | 16 (48.5) | 17 (51.5) | ||
Education | Under diploma | 8 (50) | 8 (50) | 0.50b |
Diploma and Associate Degree | 13 (48.1) | 4 (51.9) | ||
Bachelor’s degree and MA | 9 (52.9) | 8 (50) | ||
Job | Housewife | 8 (50) | 8 (50) | 0.95b |
Employee | 13 (48.1) | 14 (51.9) | ||
Other | 9 (52.9) | 8 (47.1) | ||
Income (million Tomans) | < 1.5 | 17 (51.5) | 16 (48.5) | 0.80b |
1.5-2.5 | 5 (41.7) | 7 (58.3) | ||
> 2.5 | 8 (53.3) | 7 (46.7) | ||
Marital Status | Single | 8 (47.1) | 8 (52.9) | 0.77a |
Married | 22 (51.2) | 21 (48.8) | ||
Age | Mean ± SD | 45.9 ± 7.1 | 42.6 ± 6.8 | 0.07c |
BMI | Mean ± SD | 28.8 ± 3.4 | 28.2 ± 3.5 | 0.18d |
The years of having diabetes | Mean ± SD | 4.1 ± 1.6 | 3.6 ± 1.4 | 0.39c |