Table 3.
CES-D and GPA scores in males and females
| CES-D | Males | Females | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| No overt depression (%) (n) | 41.5 (90) | 29.1 (69) | <0.01 |
| Depressive symptoms (%) (n) | 58.5 (127) | 70.9 (168) | |
| GPA: score/4, mean ± SD (n) | 2.65±0.61 (181) | 2.80±0.61 (156) | <0.05 |
Notes: Chi-square test was used to compare CES-D categories between males and females; independent sample t-test was used to compare mean GPA score between the two sexes.
Abbreviations: CES-D, Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale; GPA, grade point average; SD, standard deviation.