Control and Intervention Group Characteristics at Baselinea (N = 248)
| Characteristic | Control (n = 140) | Intervention (n = 144) |
|---|---|---|
| Age, mean (SD), y | 61.1 (10.3) | 60.8 (10.6) |
| Number of chronic diseases, mean (SD) | 5.0 (1.7) | 5.0 (1.9) |
| Males, No. (%) | 63 (45.0) | 69 (47.9) |
| Education level, No. (%) | ||
| Incomplete secondary school | 30 (21.4) | 36 (25.0) |
| Completed secondary school | 38 (27.1) | 30 (20.8) |
| College | 54 (38.6) | 66 (45.8) |
| University | 18 (12.9) | 12 (8.3) |
| Household income in CAD$, No. (%) | ||
| <20,000 | 26 (18.6) | 26 (18.1) |
| 20,000-49,999 | 54 (38.6) | 52 (36.1) |
| ≥50,000 | 55 (39.3) | 59 (41.0) |
| Missing data | 5 (3.6) | 7 (4.9) |
| Marital status, No. (%) | ||
| Married | 92 (65.7) | 92 (63.9) |
| Single or divorced | 43 (30.7) | 43 (29.9) |
| Widower | 5 (3.6) | 9 (6.3) |
| Employment, No. (%) | ||
| Employed | 45 (32.1) | 51 (35.4) |
| Unemployed | 26 (18.6) | 26 (18.1) |
| Retired | 69 (49.3) | 67 (46.5) |
CAD$ = Canadian dollars
↵aDifferences between both groups were not statistically different for any characteristic.