Table 2 Comparison of the two groups regarding demographic and clinical data
Variables | Intervention group (n = 37) | Control group (n = 38) | Chi-square | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
n (%) | n (%) | |||
Gender | ||||
Female | 22 (29.3) | 17 (22.6) | 1.6 | 0.168 |
Male | 15 (20) | 21 (28) | Â | Â |
Employment status | ||||
Employed | 5 (6.6) | 8 (10.6) | 0.7 | 0.290 |
Unemployed | 32 (42.6) | 30 (40) | Â | Â |
Marital status | ||||
Single | 5 (6.6) | 8 (10.6) | 1.9 | 0.386 |
Married | 23 (30.6) | 25 (33.3) | Â | Â |
Widowed or divorced | 9 (12) | 5 (6.6) | Â | Â |
Education level | ||||
High school | 26 (34.6) | 22 (29.3) | 2.6 | 0.264 |
Diploma | 5 (6.6) | 11 (14.6) | Â | Â |
Academic | 6 (8) | 5 (6.6) | Â | Â |
Frequency of hemodialysis per week | ||||
Twice a week | 10 (13.3) | 8 (10.6) | 0.3 | 0.597 |
Three times a week | 27 (36) | 30 (40) | Â | Â |