Table 1.
Group comparison of clinical and treatment variables and MADRS scores.
| Variable | RSA (n = 20) %, n | NSA (n = 26) %, n | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lifetime diagnosis | Bipolar disorder I | 0.00 (0) | 3.85 (1) | 0.278 |
| Bipolar disorder II | 10.00 (2) | 19.23 (5) | ||
| Major depressive disorder | 70.00 (14) | 42.31 (11) | ||
| Dysthymia | 20.00 (4) | 34.62 (9) | ||
| Psychiatric comorbidity | Yes | 40.00 (8) | 34.62 (9) | 0.708 |
| No | 60.00 (12) | 65.38 (17) | ||
| Physical comorbidity | Yes | 50.00 (10) | 57.69 (15) | 0.604 |
| No | 50.00 (10) | 42.31 (11) | ||
| Medication | Benzodiazepines | 65.00 (13) | 80.77 (21) | 0.227 |
| Mood stabilizers | 10.00 (2) | 23.08 (6) | 0.246 | |
| Antipsychotic | 40.00 (8) | 42.31 (11) | 0.875 | |
| Antidepressants | 65.00 (13) | 84.62 (22) | 0.122 | |
| Previous suicide attempts | 0 | 30.00 (6) | 76.92 (20) | <0.001 |
| 1 | 35.00 (7) | 11.54 (3) | ||
| 2 | 30.00 (6) | 11.54 (3) | ||
| >2 | 5.00 (1) | 0.00 (0) | ||
| MADRS | Minimal symptoms | 15.00 (3) | 7.69 (2) | 0.645 |
| Mild depression | 35.00 (7) | 34.62 (9) | ||
| Moderate depression | 40.00 (8) | 53.85 (14) | ||
| Severe depression | 10.00 (2) | 3.85 (1) |
Bold font means statistically significant results p ≤ 0.05.