Characteristic | Intervention Group (n = 70) | Usual Care Group (n = 62) |
---|---|---|
Femaleb, n (%) | 44 (62.9) | 28 (45.2) |
Age in years, n (%) | ||
 65–69 | 19 (27.9) | 19 (30.6) |
 70–74 | 19 (27.9) | 17 (27.4) |
 75+ | 30 (44.1) | 26 (41.9) |
Marital Status, n (%) | ||
 Married, living together | 42 (60.9) | 36 (58.1) |
 Never Married, Widowed, Divorced, Separated | 27 (39.1) | 26 (41.9) |
Annual Income ($CAD), n (%) | ||
 $0 to $39,999 | 17 (33.3) | 26 (50.0) |
 $40,000+ | 34 (66.7) | 26 (50.0) |
Number of chronic conditions, n (%) | ||
 0–5 | 13 (18.6) | 6 (9.7) |
 6–10 | 32 (45.7) | 34 (54.8) |
 11–15 | 21 (30.0) | 19 (30.6) |
 > 15 | 4 (5.7) | 3 (4.8) |
Number of prescription medications, n (%) | ||
 0–3 | 8 (11.4) | 10 (16.1) |
 > 3 | 62 (88.6) | 52 (83.9) |
Time since diabetes diagnosis | ||
 0 to < 5 years | 9 (13.6) | 13 (21.0) |
 ≥ 5 and < 20 years | 37 (56.1) | 32 (51.6) |
 ≥ 20 years | 20 (30.3) | 17 (27.4) |
Self-Efficacyc, mean (SD) | 8.0 (1.6) | 7.9 (1.5) |
HRQoL - Physical Functioningd, mean (SD) | 42.4 (10.5) | 43.1 (11.7) |
HRQoL - Mental Functioningb,e, mean & SD | 55.6 (7.7) | 52.5 (9.3) |
Depressive Symptomsf, mean (SD) | 5.0 (5.2) | 6.7 (5.6) |
Anxietyg, mean (SD) | 2.9 (3.9) | 2.9 (3.8) |
Self-Managementh, mean (SD) | 37.3 (11.7) | 34.2 (9.3) |