Effectiveness of a Theory-Driven Nutritional Education Program in Improving Calcium Intake among Older Mauritian Adults

Table 3

Changes in osteoporosis risk factors, supplement intake, and physical activity level (PAL) over time in intervention and control groups.

End-points	Int. (%)	Con. (%)	𝑃 value	Cramer’s V
Smoking	Yes	Yes
Baseline	17.3	4.40	0.005	0.206
Posttest	17.2	4.30	0.005	0.206
Follow-up	17.0	4.40	0.005	0.206
Alcohol consumption	≥Once per week	≥Once per week
Baseline	13.3	24.2	0.003	0.288
Posttest	13.3	24.4	0.003	0.288
Follow-up	13.2	24.1	0.003	0.288
Physical activity	Yes	Yes
Baseline	52.0	69.2	0.016	0.176
Posttest	64.3	69.1	0.471	0.052
Follow-up	81.6	69.2	0.047	0.144
Calcium supplement	Yes	Yes
Baseline	3.10	4.40	0.044	0.207
Posttest	3.10	4.40	0.044	0.207
Follow-up	3.10	4.40	0.044	0.207

Statistical test: Chi-squared test of independence.