Table 1 Participant characteristics at baseline
| Characteristic | Baseline | |
|---|---|---|
| HMF | LMF | |
| Age in years, mean (SD) | 46 (14) | 41.5 (14.8) |
| Gender, n females (%) | 17 (85) | 16 (80) |
| Country born, n Australia (%) | 16 (89) | 16 (80) |
| Employment, n paid work (%) | 12 (71) | 12 (63) |
| Education level, n tertiary (%) | 15 (83) | 16 (80) |
| Relationship status, n partner (%) | 12 (67) | 16 (80) |
| Chronic disease, n no (%) | 15 (83) | 20 (100) |
| Blood pressure medication, n no (%) | 16 (89) | 19 (95) |