Table 1.
Characteristics of the sample, combined and by treatment condition.
| Characteristic | Total Sample (n = 53) | Yoga Condition (n = 25) | Control Condition (n = 28) |
|---|---|---|---|
| n(%)/M(SD) | n(%)/M(SD) | n(%)/M(SD) | |
| Age, years | 53.7 (11.5) | 51.4 (13.7) | 55.8 (8.9) |
| Years since diagnosis | 11.6 (7.2) | 10.6 (7.5) | 12.5 (7.0) |
| Years symptomatic | |||
| 1–5 years | 3 (5.7%) | 2 (8.0%) | 1 (3.6%) |
| 6–10 years | 14 (26.4%) | 6 (24.0%) | 8 (28.6%) |
| >10 years | 36 (67.9%) | 17 (68.0%) | 19 (67.9%) |
| Race/ethnicity | |||
| Caucasian | 49 (92.5%) | 23 (92.0%) | 26 (92.9%) |
| Native American | 3 (5.7%) | 2 (8.0%) | 1 (3.6%) |
| Other | 2 (3.8%) | 1 (4.0%) | 1 (3.6%) |
| Education | |||
| Less than college | 4 (7.5%) | 1 (4.0%) | 3 (10.7%) |
| Some college | 18 (34.0%) | 9 (36.0%) | 9 (32.1%) |
| College degree | 18 (34.0%) | 9 (36.0%) | 9 (32.1%) |
| Graduate studies | 13 (24.5%) | 6 (24.0%) | 7 (25.0%) |
| Marital status | |||
| Married/partnered | 37 (69.8%) | 21 (84.0%) | 16 (57.1%) |
| Divorced/separated | 11 (20.8%) | 3 (12.0%) | 8 (28.6%) |
| Never married | 4 (7.5%) | 1 (4.0%) | 3 (10.7%) |
| Widowed | 1 (1.9%) | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (3.6%) |
| Employment status | |||
| Employed | 22 (41.5%) | 12 (48.0%) | 10 (35.7%) |