Table 2.
Comparison of symptom scores between MDD and non-MDD patients
| Item | non MDD cases (n=147) | MDD cases (n=37) | t-test (2-tail) p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sadness | 0.44±0.89 | 2.16±1.12 | <0.001 |
| Insomnia | 0.80±1.17 | 2.49±0.96 | <0.001 |
| Loss of interest | 0.56±0.98 | 2.49±0.80 | <0.001 |
| Guilt | 0.21±0.63 | 1.69±1.33 | <0.001 |
| Low energy | 0.77±1.13 | 2.40±1.14 | <0.001 |
| Difficulty concentration | 0.43±0.93 | 2.62±0.83 | <0.001 |
| Appetite change | 0.46±0.96 | 1.71±1.36 | <0.001 |
| Psychomotor retardation/agitation | 0.44±0.88 | 2.08±1.18 | <0.001 |
| Suicidality | 0.01±0.12 | 0.86±1.01 | <0.001 |
| Total PHQ-9 scores | 4.11±5.69 | 18.38±3.68 | <0.001 |