Table 3.
Global Symptom Scores by Adherence Group (N = 302)
| Symptom Measures | High Adherence (scores 9–10) | Moderate Adherence (scores 11–16) | Low Adherence (scores > 16) | Statistic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (n = 100) | (n = 114) | (n = 88) | ||
| (M ± SD) | (M ± SD) | (M ± SD) | ||
| Number of symptoms reported | 7.2 ± 4.9 | 9.3 ± 5.3 | 11.8 ± 6.8 | F(2,299) = 14.7, p < .001a |
| Total symptom score | 0.50 ± 0.40 | 0.62 ± 0.40 | 0.90 ± 0.59 | F(2,299) = 17.8, p < 001a |
| Symptom subscales | ||||
| Global distress index | 0.79 ± 0.66 | 1.02 ± 0.70 | 1.26 ± 0.79 | F(2,299) = 10.0, p < 001b |
| Physical symptoms | 0.51 ± 0.44 | 0.62 ± 0.44 | 0.89 ± 0.62 | F(2,299) = 12.8, p < 001c |
| Psychological symptoms | 0.81 ± 0.80 | 1.08 ± 0.83 | 1.39 ± 0.95 | F(2,299) = 10.6, p < 001b |
Note. M = mean; SD = standard deviation
a
All three adherence groups were significantly different
b
High adherence group differed from the Moderate and Low adherence groups
c
Low adherence group differed from the High and Moderate groups