Table I.
Baseline Characteristics of Randomized Participants.
| Characteristic | MBSR Group | WL Group | Difference Statistic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age [mean years (SD)] | 64.35 (6) | 65.16 (8) | t(37)= -.34, p= 0.74 |
| Gender | χ2(1)=.33, p= 0.57 | ||
| Male | 3 | 5 | |
| Female | 17 | 15 | |
| Ethnicity | χ2(5)= 3.55, p= 0.62 | ||
| Caucasian | 13 | 13 | |
| African American | 2 | 3 | |
| Asian American | 2 | 1 | |
| Latino(a) | 3 | 1 | |
| Native American | 0 | 1 | |
| Other | 0 | 1 | |
| Employment Status | χ2(3)= 5.33, p= 0.15 | ||
| Retired | 10 | 4 | |
| Unemployed | 0 | 1 | |
| Part-time | 5 | 4 | |
| Full-time | 5 | 10 | |
| Education | χ2(3)= 2.12, p= 0.55 | ||
| High school degree | 0 | 1 | |
| Some college | 6 | 3 | |
| College degree | 3 | 4 | |
| Graduate work | 11 | 11 | |
| Body Mass Index | 25.22 (4) | 25.22 (4) | t(37)= .003, p= 0.99 |
| Cognitive Impairment (MMSE) | 28.00 (2) | 27.84 (2) | t(37)= .24, p= 0.81 |
| Log-transformed CRP | .15 (.58) | -.02 (.74) | t(37)= .86, p= 0.39 |
| Log-transformed IL-6 | .10 (.42) | .03 (.34) | t(37)= -.58, p= 0.24 |
Notes: Standard deviation values are provided in parentheses in the MBSR group and WL Group columns. MBSR = Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, WL = WL; MMSE = Mini-Mental State Exam; CRP = C Reactive Protein