Table 1.
Baseline characteristics of the patients and the family members
| Intervention group (n = 24) | Control group (n = 30) | |
|---|---|---|
| Patients |
|
|
| Sex (Male:Female) |
15:9 |
15:15 |
| Age (Year) |
59.2 (14.6) |
60.9 (13.0) |
| Illness duration (Year) |
11.6 (2.7) |
11.0 (2.0) |
| Number of previous admissions |
0.8 (1.2) |
0.8 (1.9) |
| Antidepressant dosage (imipramine equivalent) |
100.3 (71.5) |
88.1 (60.9) |
| HAM-D |
13.4 (8.3) |
13.7 (10.5) |
| BDI |
12.4 (6.8) |
12.0 (7.9) |
| Primary family members |
|
|
| Father |
2 |
0 |
| Mother |
0 |
3 |
| Husband |
7 |
13 |
| Wife |
14 |
12 |
| Son |
1 |
1 |
| Daughter |
0 |
1 |
| Age(year) |
59.0 (11.4) |
61.8 (10.7) |
| Years of Education | 12.0 (2.9) | 10.7 (3.4) |
HAM-D: Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression.
BDI: Beck Depression Inventory.