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Table 1 Sociodemographic data of study sample
| Variable | NSPT group (n = 15) | OHI group (n = 17) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) (mean ± SD) | 57.7 ± 9.9 | 54.6 ± 6.2 | 0.28 |
| Ethnicity | |||
| Malay | 5 (33.3%) | 4 (23.5%) | 0.75 |
| Chinese | 4 (26.7%) | 4 (23.5%) | |
| Indian | 6 (40.0%) | 9 (52.9%) | |
| Gender | |||
| Male | 11 (73.3%) | 9 (52.9%) | 0.23 |
| Female | 4 (26.7%) | 8 (47.1%) | |
| Duration of diabetes | |||
| < 7 years | 4 (26.7%) | 3 (17.6%) | 0.76 |
| 7-12 years | 4 (26.7%) | 4 (23.5%) | |
| > 12 years | 7 (46.7%) | 10 (58.8%) |
