Table 1.
Background characteristics
| Variable | MMI (N = 80) | CBT (N = 84) | CAU (N = 81) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean age (SD) | 44.3 (9.5) | 43.3 (10.3) | 45.0 (9.5) |
| Women, n (%) | 68 (85) | 63 (75) | 67 (82.7) |
| Mean BMI (SD) | 26.7 (5.9) | 25.7 (3.8) | 25.9 (4.6) |
| Smokers, n (%) | 18 (22.5) | 30 (35.7) | 28 (34.6) |
| Education (highest) | |||
| Elementary school | 17 (21.3) | 17 (20.2) | 20 (24.7) |
| Secondary school | 29 (36.2) | 41 (48.8) | 37 (45.7) |
| University/college | 34 (42.5) | 26 (31.0) | 24 (29.6) |
| Psychiatric diagnoses (DSM-IV)a | |||
| Mood disorders | 52 (65.0) | 46 (54.8) | 41 (51.2) |
| Anxiety disorders | 33 (41.2) | 32 (38.1) | 26 (32.5) |
| Somatoform disorders | 5 (6.2) | 2 (2.4) | 3 (3.8) |
| Eating disorders | 2 (2.5) | 1 (1.2) | 3 (3.8) |
| Alcohol dependence | 1 (1.2) | 0 | 1 (1.2) |
| Not fulfilling psychiatric disorder criteria | 11 (13.8) | 20 (23.8) | 24 (29.6) |
aPercentages do not add up to 100 since patients could have co-morbid disorders.