Table 4 Characteristics of intervention group compared with control group
Control n = 146 19 missing values | Intervention n = 122 14 missing values | Stat. sign. (p < 0.05) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Average age | 36.2 years | 34.4 years | NS |
Ratio male/female | 1.28 | 1.28 | NS |
Average distance between the TB treatment center and patient home | 17.7 Km | 17.03 Km | NS |
Proportion of illiterates | 44.9% | 40.9% | NS |
Proportion without declared income | 54.1% | 50% | NS |
Rosenberg self-esteem scale (between 10 and 40) | 22.2 | 22.6 | NS |