Table 2.
Descriptive Statistics for Percentage Weight Loss and Depressive Symptoms
| Variable | Mean (SD) | No. of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage Weight Lossa: | ||
| 3 months | 4.74 (6.93) | 434 |
| 6 months | 6.09 (9.81) | 366 |
| 9 months | 6.41 (10.64) | 325 |
| 12 months | 5.44 (11.81) | 364 |
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| Depressive Symptomsb: | ||
| Baseline | 7.14 (6.41) | 564 |
| 3 months | 6.92 (6.34) | 372 |
| 6 months | 7.31 (7.27) | 357 |
| 9 months | 6.37 (6.52) | 311 |
| 12 months | 6.31 (6.88) | 367 |
Note. Table reflects actual observed average values for the sample, rather than growth curve estimates of the longitudinal pattern of change.
Abbreviations. SD=standard deviation.
a
Percentage relative to baseline, calculated for each patient using the following formula:
b
Full scale Beck Depression Inventory minus two weight-related items (possible score range: 0–57).