Table 1 Study population characteristics
Characteristics | Control group (n = 172) | Intervention group (n = 185) |
|---|---|---|
Mean age, years (standard deviation) | 33.0 (8.1)* | 31.3 (7.3)* |
Female sex, n (%) | 118 (69) | 139 (75) |
Married, n (%) | 39 (23) | 45 (24) |
Swiss nationality, n (%) | 89 (52) | 95 (51) |
Allergies, n (%) | 49 (29) | 52 (28) |
Asthma, n (%) | 11 (6.4) | 9 (4.9) |
New employee, n (%) | 81 (47) | 106 (57) |
Staff undergoing training, n (%) | 6 (3.5) | 15 (8.1) |
Physician, n (%) | 65 (38)* | 51 (28)* |
Patient-care employee, n (%) | 72 (42) | 86 (47) |
Other personnel, n (%) | 35 (20) | 48 (26) |