Table 2.
Relationship between hormones and psychiatric measures
Leptin | Ghrelin | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
r | p-value | r | p-value | |
HAM-D | -0.43 | 0.0004* | 0.18 | NS |
HAM-A | -0.34 | 0.006* | 0.16 | NS |
Perceived Stress Scale | -0.35 | 0.007 | 0.27 | 0.046 |
p≤0.05 after controlling for total body fat or weight.
HAM-D, Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression; HAM-A, Hamilton Rating Scale for Anxiety.