Table 1 Demographic variables of study population*
Demographic variables | Control group | Experimental group |
|---|---|---|
Mean age (yrs) at study entry ± SD | 37.3 ± 12.79 | 38.56 ± 11.4 |
Sex (n = 48) Males (%) | 16 (69.6) | 15 (60) |
Married (%) | 15 (65.2 ) | 15 (60) |
Educational status (%) | Â | Â |
Primary school | 4 (17.4) | 2 (8) |
Secondary school | 8 (34.8) | 11 (44) |
Post-secondary school diploma | 6 (26.1) | 8 (32) |
Undergraduate degree | 5 (21.7) | 4 (16) |
Dialysis (%) | Â | Â |
Twice per week | 5 (21.7) | 8 (32) |
Three times per week | 18 (78.3) | 17 (68) |
Renal risk markers (%) | Â | Â |
Hypertension | 7 (30.4) | 6 (24) |
Diabetes | 5 (21.7) | 4 (16) |
Renal stones | 4 (17.4) | 0 |
Infection | 1 (4.3) | 3 (12) |
Other | 6 (26.1) | 12 (48) |