Table 2 Comparison of mean perceived stress score of anxiety, depression and quality of life in the Study Groups
Variable | Counseling group mean (SD) | Control group mean (SD) | Mean difference (95% confidence interval) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Perceived stress score (score: 0 to 56) | ||||
Before intervention | 46.5 (2.6) | 46.8 (2.4) | −0.4 (−1.7 to 0.95) | ⁎561/0 |
4 weeks after intervention | 38.9 (3.9) | 46.6 (2.2) | −7.3 (−9.0 to −5.6) | †001/0 > |
Anxiety Score: (Score: 17 to 119) | ||||
Before intervention | 63.2 (11.9) | 65.6 (13.8) | −2.4 (−9.3 to 4.5) | ⁎484/0 |
4 weeks after intervention | 48.0 (9.6) | 63.9 (12.4) | −14.7 (−20.6 to −8.8) | †001/0 > |
Depression Score (score: 0 to 30) | ||||
Before intervention | 16.2 (4.7) | 17.0 (4.2) | −.82 (−3.2 to 1.6) | ⁎495/0 |
4 weeks after intervention | 13.1 (3.2) | 15.3 (5.3) | −1.95 (−3.9 to 0.2) | †052/0 |
Quality of Life Score (score: 9 to 63) | ||||
Before intervention | 25.7 (3.1) | 25.5 (4.4) | 0.21 (−1.8 to 2.2) | ⁎833/0 |
4 weeks after intervention | 31.5 (3.1) | 25.8 (3.2) | 5.4 (3.4 to 7.4) | †001/0 > |