Table 1 Characteristics of study groups in the application of short message service (SMS) to control blood cholesterol: a field trial
From: Application of short message service to control blood cholesterol: a field trial
Characteristics | Control (No SMS) Number (%) | Intervention (received SMS) Number (%) |
|---|---|---|
Male | 1380 (61.2) | 680 (59.8) |
Smoker | 384 (17.0) | 240 (21.1) |
Diabetic | 87 (3.9) | 33 (3.0) |
Family History | ||
CHDa | 476 (21.1) | 311 (27.3) |
Early cardiac death | 165 (7.3) | 111 (9.8) |
Education | ||
Illiterate | 17 (0.8) | 5 (0.4) |
Up to middle school | 245 (10.9) | 125 (11.0) |
Up to high school | 450 (20.0) | 311 (27.3) |
Diploma | 114 (5.1) | 56 (4.9) |
College | 391 (17.3) | 278 (24.4) |
Bachelor or higher | 192 (8.5) | 106 (9.3) |
Declined to respond | 846 (37.5) | 257 (22.6) |
Age (year ± SD)b | 40.15 (±12.42) | 41.99 (±9.17) |