Table 3. Comparison of Depression, Anxiety and Stress at Pretest, Posttest and Follow-Up in the Two Groupsa.
| Outcome Measure | Pre-Test | Post-Test | Follow-Up | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Time × Group | ||||
| Depression | < .001 | < .001 | |||
| MBSR | 8.35 ± 1.78 | 4.80 ± 0.83 | 4.45 ± 0.60 | ||
| TAU | 8.85 ± 1.64 | 8.65 ± 1.63 | 8.65 ± 1.34 | ||
| Anxiety | <.001 | < .001 | |||
| MBSR | 8.90 ± 1.97 | 4.70 ± 1.38 | 4.55 ± 0.99 | ||
| TAU | 8.70 ± 1.92 | 8.60 ± 1.66 | 8.60 ± 1.56 | ||
| Stress | < .001 | < .001 | |||
| MBSR | 8.80 ± 2.35 | 4.80 ± 1.67 | 4.70 ± 1.34 | ||
| TAU | 9.10 ± 2.04 | 8.90 ± 1.71 | 8.85 ± 1.95 | ||
Abbreviations: MBSR, mindfulness-based stress reduction; TAU, treatment as usual.
aData are presented as mean ± SD.