Table 2 Unadjusted means (SD) of allotment gardeners and neighbors
| Â | Allotment gardeners n = 121 | Neighbors n = 63 | Â | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dependent measure [range] | Mean (SD) | Mean (SD) | Mean Difference (95% CI) | p |
Health | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Composite z-score | 0.04 (0.69) | -0.09 (0.82) | 0.13 (-0.1 to 0.36) | .26 |
Perceived general health [1-5] | 3.32 (0.79) | 3.24 (0.78) | 0.08 (-0.16 to 0.33) | .49 |
Physical constraints [1-3] | 1.26 (0.32) | 1.27 (0.38) | -0.01 (-0.1 to 0.11) | .89 |
Health complaints [0-7] | 2.63 (2.32) | 3.19 (2.35) | -0.56 (-1.28 to 0.15) | .12 |
Chronic illnesses [0-5] | 0.55 (0.71) | 0.54 (0.74) | 0.01 (-0.21 to 0.23) | .96 |
GP consults past 2 months [0-6] | 0.61 (0.91) | 0.92 (1.34) | -0.31 (-0.64 to 0.2) | .07 |
Well-being | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Composite z-score | 0.08 (0.67) | -0.14 (0.68) | 0.22 (0.02 to 0.43 | < .04 |
Stress [1-6] | 2.53 (1.15) | 2.77 (1.13) | -0.24 (-0.59 to 0.11) | .18 |
Life satisfaction [1-3] | 2.26 (0.43) | 2.12 (0.48) | 0.14 (0 to 0.28) | < .05 |
Loneliness [0-2] | 0.45 (0.72) | 0.65 (0.85) | -0.2 (-0.43 to 0.04) | .10 |
Contacts with friends [1-12] | 7.23 (3.04) | 6.89 (2.99) | 0.34 (-0.59 to 1.27) | .47 |
Physical activity | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Physical activity in summer [days p.w.] | 5.8 (1.53) | 4.9 (2.15) | 0.9 (0.36 to 1.44) | < .01 |