Table 1 Demographic characteristics of two groups based on the variables of sex, marital status, education, job, and age
Variables | Case N (%) | Control N (%) | Total N (%) | Statistical test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sex | ||||
Male | 18 (60) | 18 (60) | 36 (60) | χ2=0 p = 0.604 |
Female | 12 (40) | 12 (40) | 24 (40) | |
Marital status | ||||
Single | 5 (16.7) | 5 (16.7) | 10 (16.7) | χ2=0 p = 0.635 |
Married | 25 (83.3) | 25 (83.3) | 50 (83.3) | |
Level of education | ||||
Illiterate | 3 (10) | 2 (6.7) | 5 (8.3) | χ2=1.132 p = 0.889 |
Elementary | 8 (26.7) | 6 (20) | 14 (23.3) | |
Diploma | 8 (26.7) | 10 (33) | 18 (30) | |
Associate | 6 (20) | 5 (16.7) | 11 (18.3) | |
Bachelor | 5 (16.7) | 7 (23) | 12 (20) | |
Employment status | ||||
Unemployed | 7 (23.3) | 11 (36.7) | 18 (30) | N/A |
Retired | 7 (23.3) | 5 (16.7) | 12 (20) | |
Housewife | 8 (26.7) | 4 (13.3) | 12 (20) | |
Employee | 2 (6.7) | 3 (10) | 5 (8.3) | |
Free job | 6 (20) | 7 (23.3) | 13 (21.7) | |
Age (mean and SD) | 60.76 ± 17.38 | 58.66 ± 14.75 | 59.72 ± 16.02 | t = 0.508 p = 0.616 |