Table 5.
Comparing the SPDD-based subgroups’ ratings of the hypothetical health states
| Hypothetical depression states | RS M (SD) | Mann–Whitney P | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No complaints (0) | Complaints ≤3 months (1) | Complaints ≥4 months (2) | 0 vs. 1 | 1 vs. 2 | 0 vs. 2 | |
| Severe | 48.74 (32.02) | 44.29 (28.17) | 44.30 (25.21) | 0.153 | 0.962 | 0.150 |
| Moderate | 55.75 (24.94) | 56.80 (20.70) | 49.26 (20.34) | 0.714 | 0.002* | 0.003* |
| Mild | 60.89 (21.74) | 57.17 (21.61) | 51.72 (19.37) | 0.130 | 0.008* | 0.000* |
M mean, SD standard deviation, SPDD self-perceived duration of depressive complaints, RS rating scale
* P < 0.05