Table 1 Baseline characteristics of intervention and control patients at baseline (n = 699)
|  | Intervention (n = 384) | Control (n = 315) |
|---|---|---|
Demographic characteristics | Number (%) | Number (%) |
Female | 232 (60.4%) | 169 (53.7%) |
Age | Â | Â |
40–55 years | 96 (25.0%) | 78 (24.8%) |
56–64 years | 288 (75.0%) | 237 (75.2%) |
Tertiary educated | 173 (45.1%) | 153 (48.6%) |
Employed | 254 (66.1%) | 225 (71.4%) |
Own accommodation | 308 (80.2%) | 249 (79%) |
Risk factors | Â | Â |
Body mass index ≥25 | 229 (59.6%) | 166 (52.7%) |
Portions of fruit and vegetables consumed per day <7 | 308 (80.2%) | 263 (83.5%) |
Physical activity score <4 | 209 (54.4%) | 193 (61.3%) |
Tobacco smoker | 45 (11.7%) | 43 (13.7%) |
Alcohol intake >2 standard drinks per day | 120 (31.3%) | 99 (31.4%) |
Psychological distress | Average score (SD) | Average score (SD) |
K10 Score | 15.61 (5.73) | 15.77 (5.71) |