TABLE 1.
Comparison of demographic characteristics in participants with and without major depressive disorder (MDD).
| Total sample | Participants with MDD | Participants without MDD | p‐value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N | 93 | 44 | 49 | |
| Mean age (years), mean ± SD | 26.0 ± 8.2 | 25.6 ± 6.3 | 26.4 ± 9.8 | .631 |
| Females, n (%) | 70 (75%) | 34 (77%) | 36 (73%) | .675 |
| BMI (kg/m2), mean ± SD | 25.5 ± 6.1 | 27.0 ± 6.7 | 22.8 ± 3.8 | <.001 |
| Daily energy intake (KJ), mean ± SD | 9546 ± 3797 | 9967.5 ± 4939.9 | 9104.7 ± 2407.8 | .140 |
| DASS‐depression score; mean ± SD | 14.6 ± 14.2 | 27.3 ± 9.8 | 3.1 ± 4.4 | <.001 |
| DASS‐anxiety score; mean ± SD | 11.1 ± 10.9 | 19.9 ± 9.05 | 3.2 ± 4.5 | <.001 |
| DASS‐stress score; mean ± SD | 14.6 ± 12.6 | 25.3 ± 9.0 | 4.9 ± 5.4 | <.001 |
| Average sleep (hours) | 7.2 ± 1.4 | 6.9 ± 1.6 | 7.5 ± 1.0 | .022 |
| Active hours per week | 6.2 ± 3.5 | 5.1 ± 3.1 | 7.3 ± 3.6 | .003 |
Note: p‐values for continuous variables derived from independent t‐test and chi‐square statistic for categorical variables.
Abbreviation: SD, Standard Deviation.