Table 1 Socio-demographic characteristics of the subjects in the intervention and control groups
Characteristic | Category | Intervention group (n = 50) | Control group (n = 50) | p value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
n (%) | n (%) | |||
Age (years) | < 35 | 33 (66%) | 26 (52%) | 0.2 |
≥ 35 | 17 (34%) | 24 (48%) | ||
Monthly income (SL rupees) | < 50000.00 | 41 (82%) | 34 (68%) | 0.1 |
≥ 50000.00 | 9 (18%) | 16 (32%) | ||
Education | Up to GCE O/L | 42 (84%) | 34 (68%) | 0.6 |
GCE A/L and above | 8 (16%) | 16 (32%) | ||
Profession | Professional jobs | 8 (16%) | 9 (18%) | 0.8 |
Other jobs | 14 (28%) | 16 (32%) | ||
Housewives | 28 (56%) | 25 (50%) | ||
Number of children | ≤ 2 | 37 (74%) | 38 (76%) | 0.8 |
> 2 | 13 (26%) | 12(24%) | ||
Number of family members | < 5 | 22 (44%) | 28 (56%) | 0.2 |
≥ 5 | 28 (56%) | 22 (44%) | ||
Family history of DM | Positive | 29 (58%) | 26 (52%) | 0.6 |
Negative | 21(42%) | 24 (48%) |