Table 1.
Reasons for discontinuing mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT)
| Reason | Number of participants (%) | Number of sessions attended | From rural area (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not for them | 2 (9) | 1 | 1 (4.5) |
| Travel time | 2 (9) | 1 | 2 (9) |
| Family illness/carer | 1 (4.5) | 1 | 1 (4.5) |
| Work schedule interference | 2 (9) | 1 | 0 (0) |
| Family illness/carer | 1 (4.5) | 3 | 0 |
| Acquired unrelated sickness | 1 (4.5) | 3 | 1 (4.5) |
| Seized eligibility before start of intervention | 1 (4.5) | 0 | 0 (0) |
| Total | 10 (45) | 10 | 5 (22.7) |