Table 5 Differences between the non-participants and participants
Non-participants n = 44 | Participants n = 112 | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Age, years | mean, (SD) [range] | ||
87.8 (2.6) [84–94] | 87.6 (2.5) [84–96] | 0.657 | |
n (%) | |||
Gender | 0.346 | ||
Men | 16 (36) | 50 (46) | |
Women | 28 (64) | 62 (55) | |
Living situation | n = 43 | 0.788 | |
Alone | 22 (51) | 60 (54) | |
With someone | 21 (49) | 52 (46) | |
Mobility aid | n = 43 | 0.008 | |
Yes | 33 (77) | 60 (54) | |
No | 10 (23) | 52 (46) | |
Self-reported walking abilitya | 0.091 | ||
Yes | 27 (61) | 84 (75) | |
No | 17 (39) | 28 (25) | |
Self-rated health | 0.220 | ||
Good | 8 (18) | 32 (29) | |
Moderate | 22 (50) | 57 (51) | |
Poor | 14 (32) | 23 (21) | |
Satisfaction with life | n = 43 | 0.051 | |
Good | 24 (56) | 78 (70) | |
Moderate | 16 (20) | 33 (29) | |
Poor | 3 (7) | 1 (1) | |