Variables assessment | Variable types | Data analysis |
---|---|---|
In-depth interviews | Qualitative | Content analysis using NVivo software |
Sociodemographics | Continuous and categorical | T and χ2 tests |
Health behaviour | Continuous and categorical | T and χ2 tests |
Anthropometry | Continuous | T test |
MetS KAB | Continuous | General linear mixed model |
Disease assessment | Continuous | General linear mixed model |
Laboratory assessment | Categorical | χ2 test |
Outcomes | ||
Quality of life | Continuous and categorical | T χ2 tests |
Satisfaction to medical care | Categorical | χ2 test |
Healthcare utilisation | Continuous | General linear mixed model |
MetS KAB, metabolic syndrome knowledge, attitudes and behaviour.