Table 4 Comparison of self-care skills and health behaviors between the two groups (score).
Time | Observation group (n = 50) | Control group (n = 50) | Z | P | Effect sizes (95%CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Before intervention | |||||
ESCA | 55.00 (48.75, 60.00) | 56.00 (50.00, 60.25) | −0.798 | 0.425 | 0.169 (−3.480–1.400) |
2-DSCS | 53.00 (46.75, 57.00) | 54.00 (47.75, 57.00) | −0.401 | 0.689 | 0.098 (−2.926–1.766) |
After intervention | |||||
ESCA | 103.00 (93.75, 110.00)a | 89.00 (82.00, 94.25)a | −5.998 | <0.001 | 1.524 (10.028–17.092) |
2-DSCS | 92.00 (85.50, 98.00)a | 87.00 (80.00, 92.25)a | −3.179 | 0.001 | 0.673 (2.000–7.760) |