TABLE 1.
Demographic characteristics of believers vs. non-believers
| DEMOGRAPHICS | BELIEVERS N=68 | NON-BELIEVERS (N=16) | SIGNIFICANCE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 40.1 (SD 15.1) | 40.3 (SD 15.5) | t=0.04 NS |
| Gender | 24 men/44 women | 11 men/5 women | t=2.50, p<0.02* |
| Age of onset | 30.0 (SD 11.3) | 33.1 (SD 15.5) | t=0.89 NS |
| Years ill | 10.1 (SD 12.3) | 7.1 (SD 12.3) | t=0.91 NS |
| First episode? (yes/no) | 31 yes/33 no | 9 yes/7 no | t=0.89 NS |
| DOSE OF MEDICATION | |||
| Escitalopram | 19.4 (SD 5.6), N=27 | 18.6 (SD 6.3), N=7 | t=0.36 NS |
| Sertraline | 187.0 (SD 42.6), N=19 | 195.0 (SD 57.0), N=5 | t=0.36 NS |
| Paroxetine | 45.0 (SD 5.6), N=22 | 50.0 (SD 5.0), N=4 | t=1.22 NS |
*
Statistically significant; NS: not significant