Table 4.
Maternal depression. Values are numbers, means (standard deviations) unless stated otherwise
| Visit time | EPDS score | β (difference between physical activity and control group) (95% CI)* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Control group | Physical activity group | ||
| Baseline | 393, 7.7 (5.0) | 391, 7.6 (5.3) | 0 |
| End of pregnancy | 194, 7.2 (5.0) | 189, 8.0 (4.9) | 1.06 (0.19 to 1.94) |
| 6 month follow-up | 133, 6.6 (4.7) | 146, 6.8 (4.8) | 0.52 (−0.45 to 1.50) |
EPDS=Edinburgh postnatal depression scale.
*Results from mixed effect linear regression model, adjusted for visit time, baseline EPDS score, interaction of visit time and baseline EPDS score, and recruitment centre.