Table 3.
Baseline characteristics of participants by gratitude and behavioral activation intervention groups
| Variable | Gratitude (n = 22) | Behavioral Activation (n = 23) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years), mean ± SD | 44.5 ± 12.5 | 47.0 ± 8.2 | 0.439 |
| Marital status, n (%) | 0.134 | ||
| Married | 18 (81.8%) | 19 (82.6%) | |
| Widowed | 3 (13.6%) | 3 (13.0%) | |
| Divorced | 1 (4.5%) | 0 (0.0%) | |
| Employment status, n (%) | 0.903 | ||
| Unemployed | 11 (50.0%) | 12 (52.2%) | |
| Employed | 5 (22.7%) | 6 (26.1%) | |
| Place of residence, n (%) | 0.570 | ||
| City | 16 (72.7%) | 20 (87.0%) | |
| Village | 3 (13.6%) | 3 (13.0%) | |
| Insurance status, n (%) | 0.329 | ||
| Yes | 17 (77.3%) | 20 (87.0%) | |
| No | 2 (9.1%) | 2 (8.7%) | |
| Anxiety, mean ± SD | 10.8 ± 3.1 | 12.1 ± 2.7 | 0.433 |
| Depression, mean ± SD | 8.6 ± 1.5 | 9.3 ± 1.1 | 0.517 |
| HADS total, mean ± SD | 19.5 ± 1.9 | 21.4 ± 2.7 | 0.380 |
Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding