Randomized controlled trial analysis: baseline characteristics
| Characteristic | No. (%)* | |
|---|---|---|
| Control n = 74 | Intervention n = 82 | |
| Age, yr, mean ± SD | 62.8 ± 14.0 | 62.1 ± 13.9 |
| No. of chronic conditions per participant, mean ± SD | 6.0 ± 2.3 | 6.2 ± 2.4 |
| Sex | ||
| Female | 48 (64.9) | 53 (64.6) |
| Male | 26 (35.1) | 29 (35.4) |
| Education level | ||
| Incomplete secondary school | 8 (10.8) | 10 (12.2) |
| Completed secondary school | 11 (14.9) | 10 (12.2) |
| Some university or completed college | 25 (33.8) | 24 (29.3) |
| Completed bachelor’s degree | 14 (18.9) | 27 (32.9) |
| Completed graduate or professional degree | 16 (21.6) | 11 (13.4) |
| Household income in Can$ | ||
| < 20 000 | 16 (21.6) | 20 (24.4) |
| 20 000–59 999 | 26 (35.1) | 17 (20.7) |
| ≥ 60 000 | 23 (31.1) | 34 (41.5) |
| Missing data | 9 (12.2) | 11 (13.4) |
| Marital status | ||
| Married | 36 (48.6) | 36 (43.9) |
| Separated or divorced | 15 (20.3) | 17 (20.7) |
| Widower | 10 (13.5) | 8 (9.8) |
| Never married | 13 (17.6) | 21 (25.6) |
| Employment | ||
| Employed | 13 (17.6) | 16 (19.5) |
| Unemployed | 27 (36.5) | 29 (35.4) |
| Retired from paid work | 33 (44.6) | 37 (45.1) |
| Missing | 1 (1.4) | 0 (0.0) |
↵* Unless indicated otherwise.
Note: SD = standard deviation.