Characteristics of participants in intervention and control groups.
| Intervention group (n = 238) | Control group (n = 238) | |
|---|---|---|
| Main chronic condition (%): | ||
| Diabetes | 156 (66) | 169 (71) |
| Asthma | 46 (19) | 33 (14) |
| Arthritis | 22 (9) | 24 (10) |
| Cardiovascular disease | 14 (6) | 12 (5) |
| Bangladeshi ethnicity | 238 | 238 |
| Mean age in years (SD) | 48.9 (9.9) | 48.0 (9.5) |
| Mean age in years when education completed (SD) | 12.2 (6.7) | 12.4 (7.0) |
| Female sex (%) | 133 (56) | 139 (58) |
| In employment (%) | 18 (8) | 21 (9) |
| Marital status (%): | ||
| Married | 204 (85) | 208 (87) |
| Widowed | 26 (11) | 24 (10) |
| Single | 4 (2) | 2 (1) |
| Divorced | 2 (1) | 0 (0) |
| Separated | 2 (1) | 4 (2) |