Table 1 Comparison of sociodemographic and clinical variables between subjects in Tokyo (N = 76) and Beijing (N = 76)
Tokyo | Beijing | Test statistics | |
|---|---|---|---|
Age (years) | 37.4 ± 11.0 | 37.2 ± 10.2 | F = 0.07 |
Gender (Male) | 38 (50.0%) | 35 (46.1%) | χ2 = 0.24 |
Marital status (married) | 11 (14.5%) | 42 (55.3%) | χ2 = 27.84*** |
Education (years) | 12.9 ± 2.4 | 11.8 ± 2.7 | F = 7.22** |
Living arrangement (not alone) | 64 (84.2%) | 72 (94.7%) | χ2 = 4.47* |
Employment status | χ2 = 57.75*** | ||
Employed | 14 (18.4%) | 41 (53.9%) | |
Sheltered work or rehabilitation | 41 (53.9%) | 0 (0%) | |
None | 21 (27.6%) | 35 (46.1%) | |
Health insurance | χ2 = 76.75*** | ||
Medical insurance | 76 (100%) | 25 (32.9%) | |
Government | 0 (0%) | 15 (19.7%) | |
None | 0 (0%) | 36 (47.4%) | |
Length of illness (years) | 11.0 ± 8.5 | 8.7 ± 8.2 | F = 2.90 |
Number of hospitalizations | 2.3 ± 2.3 | 1.8 ± 1.4 | F = 1.73 |
Length of hospitalization (months) | 16.3 ± 33.4 | 6.2 ± 6.3 | F = 6.70* |
BPRS | 29.4 ± 6.9 | 29.1 ± 7.4 | F = 0.80 |