Table 6.
Inter group comparison of the effect of treatment on systolic blood pressure (SBP).
| Groups | Mean difference | Standard error | 95% CI LL–UL | F-value | P level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBE vs PMR | 4.00 | 0.70 | 2.08–5.93 | 48.09 | 0.0001* |
| SBE vs SBE-PMR | -0.37 | 0.70 | -2.32-1.55 | 1.0000 | |
| SBE vs Control | 6.87 | 0.70 | 4.95–8.81 | 0.0001* | |
| PMR vs SBE-PMR | -4.37 | 0.70 | -6.31-2.45 | 0.0001* | |
| PMR vs Control | 2.87 | 0.70 | 0.95–4.82 | 0.0010* | |
| SBE-PMR vs Control | 7.25 | 0.70 | 5.33–9.17 | 0.0001* |
*
- Highly Significant. Adjustment for multiple comparisons: Bonferroni. PMR = Progressive muscle relaxation, SBE = Slow breathing exercise.