|
Loneliness score
|
p-value
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Mean ± SD
|
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Gender
|
Male
|
1.30 ± 1.45
|
0.005
|
Female
|
1.75 ± 1.68
|
Monthly income
|
< 1000 $
|
1.80 ± 1.71
|
0.001
|
1000–2000 $
|
1.42 ± 1.55
|
> 2000 $
|
0.88 ± 1.21
|
Education level
|
Illiterate/ primary / complementary
|
1.60 ± 1.66
|
0.004
|
Secondary
|
2.08 ± 2.07
|
University
|
1.41 ± 1.42
|
- Variables showing significant associations with the loneliness score are showing in the table; Post hoc analysis: education level (secondary vs university p = 0.002); monthly income (< 1000 USD vs > 2000 USD p = 0.002)