Table 1 Participant characteristics by dog ownership status
N | Dog Owners (n = 43) | Non dog owners (n = 43) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Match Characteristics | |||
Gender (N female, %) | 43 | 27 (63%) | 27 (63%) |
Age at start of study (years) | 43 | 69.9 (± 4.1) | 70.2 (± 4.1) |
Ethnicity (N White British) | 43 | 43 (100%) | 43 (100%) |
Cat ownership (N yes) | 43 | 4 (9%) | 4 (9%) |
Townsend Index | 43 | ||
1 (least deprived) | 11 (26%) | 11 (26%) | |
2 | 15 (35%) | 15 (35%) | |
3 | 12 (28%) | 12 (28%) | |
4 | 4 (9%) | 4 (9%) | |
5 (most deprived) | 1 (2%) | 1 (2%) | |
Other Characteristics | |||
Distance between homes (km) | 42 | 12.8 [22.8] | |
BMI (kg.m−2) | 43 | 25.4 (± 4.3) | 25.8 (± 3.7) |
Participants reporting a chronic health condition at start of study | 38/41 | 14 (37%) | 15 (37%) |
Self-reported continuous walking distance (km) | 38/37 | 6.1 ± (2.2) | 6.5 ± (2.6) |