Table 2

Analysis plan

Variables assessmentVariable typesData analysis
In-depth interviewsQualitativeContent analysis using NVivo software
SociodemographicsContinuous and categoricalT and χ2 tests
Health behaviourContinuous and categoricalT and χ2 tests
AnthropometryContinuousT test
MetS KABContinuousGeneral linear mixed model
Disease assessmentContinuousGeneral linear mixed model
Laboratory assessmentCategoricalχ2 test
Outcomes
 Quality of lifeContinuous and categoricalT χ2 tests
 Satisfaction to medical careCategoricalχ2 test
 Healthcare utilisationContinuousGeneral linear mixed model
  • MetS KAB, metabolic syndrome knowledge, attitudes and behaviour.