Table 2 Demographic variables and diagnosis for patients at baseline
All (n = 41) | Intervention (N = 21) | Control (N = 20) | Difference in % points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Age, mean (SD) | 42.9 (14.7) | 42.2 (14.9) | 43.8 (14.8) | 0 |
Female | 21 (51%) | 9 (43%) | 12 (60%) | − 17 |
Living alone | 29 (71%) | 17 (81%) | 12 (60%) | 21 |
Homeless | 15 (37%) | 12 (57%) | 3 (15%) | 42 |
Sheltered housing | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Involuntary admitted | 8 (20%) | 3 (14%) | 5 (25%) | − 11 |
Employment status | ||||
Full-time employment | 2 (5%) | 1 (5%) | 1 (6%) | −1 |
Part-time employment | 2 (5%) | 2 (10%) | 0 (0%) | 10 |
Unemployment | 10 (24%) | 8 (40%) | 2 (13%) | 27 |
Disability pension | 23 (56%) | 10 (48%) | 13 (65%) | − 17 |
Student | 1 (2%) | 0 (0%) | 1 (6%) | − 6 |
Highest level of education | ||||
Compulsory school | 11(31%) | 7 (37%) | 4 (23%) | − 14 |
Middle level education | 20 (55%) | 9 (47%) | 11 (65%) | − 18 |
Higher education | 5 (14%) | 3 (16%) | 2 (12%) | 4 |
Main Diagnosis (ICD- 10 code) | ||||
Mental and behavioral disorders (F1) | 4 (10%) | 2 (10%) | 2 (10%) | 0 |
Schizophrenia, schizotypal, delusional disorders (F2) | 10 (24%) | 5 (24%) | 5 (24%) | 0 |
Mood (affective) disorders (F3) and anxiety disorders (F4) | 17 (41%) | 12 (57%) | 5 (24%) | 33 |
Behavioral and personality disorders (F6) | 5 (12%) | 1 (5%) | 4 (20%) | −15 |
Observation for suspected mental and behaviour disorders (Z03.2) | 5 (12%) | 1 (5%) | 4 (20%) | −15 |