Research Article
The Effect of Hand Reflexology Massage on Pain and Fatigue in Patients after Coronary Angiography: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
Table 1
The baseline characteristics of the patients in the groups.
| | Variable | Control (n = 45) | Intervention (n = 45) | test, value |
| | Age mean (SD) | 57.75 (10.34) | 60.60 (12.77) | t (88) = −1.16, | | Kolmogorov–Smirnov test | D (45) = 0.12, P = 0.06 | D (45) = 0.06, P = 0.20 | | | Variable | n (%) | Control (n = 45) | Intervention (n = 45) | test, value | | Gender | Male | 33 (36.7%) | 24 (26.7%) | Chi-square X2 (1) = 3.87, | | Female | 12 (13.3%) | 21 (23.3%) | | Married | Married | 40 (44.4%) | 32 (35.6%) | Chi-square X2 (1) = 4.44, | | Single | 5 (5.6%) | 13 (14.4%) |
| | Education level | Illiterate | 16 (17.7%) | 13 (14.4%) | Chi-square X2 (4) = 4.36, | | Elementary | 8 (8.9%) | 12 (13.3%) | | Middle school | 6 (6.7%) | 9 (10%) | | Diploma | 4 (4.4%) | 6 (6.7%) | | Academic | 11 (12.2%) | 8 (8.9%) |
| | Occupation | Housekeeper | 11 (12.2%) | 12 (13.3%) | Chi-square X2 (3) = 0.18, | | Self-employed | 14 (15.6%) | 13 (14.4%) | | Employee | 10 (11.1%) | 9 (10%) | | Retired or disabled | 10 (11.1%) | 11 (12.2%) |
| | Smoking and drug use | Tobacco | 8 (8.9%) | 7 (7.8%) | Chi-square, χ2 (3) = 0.70, | | Opium | 7 (7.8%) | 5 (5.6%) | | Both | 6 (6.7%) | 8 (8.9%) | | None | 24 (26.7%) | 25 (27.8%) |
| | Primary diagnosis | Coronary disease | 15 (16.7%) | 13 (14.4%) | Chi-square, χ2 (3) = 1.38, | | Myocardial infarction | 12 (13.3%) | 14 (15.6%) | | Unstable angina | 3 (3.3%) | 10 (11.1%) | | Ventricular disease | 5 (5.6%) | 8 (8.9%) |
| | Nitro drip | No | 13 (14.4%) | 12 (13.3%) | Chi-square, χ2 (1) = 0.05. | | Yes | 32 (35.66%) | 33 (36.7%) |
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