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. 2017 Jan 2;22(3):482–493. doi: 10.1177/2156587216684999

Table 3.

Differences of Themes Endorsed Among Groups.

Group With Highest
Percentages of Themes Endorsed and Z Scores (P Values) Comparing Group With Highest Percent Endorsed to Other Groups
Theme Percentage Endorsed Body Scan Mindful Breathing Slow Breathing Sitting Quietly
Present moment awareness
BS 55% 19% 8% 8%
2.5 (.008*) 3.6 (.0003*) 3.6 (.0003*)
Nonreactivity
BS 39% 38% 8% 0%
0.10 (.95) 2.6 (.009*) 3.5 (.005*)
Nonjudgmental acceptance
MB 25% 5% 0% 0%
2.0 (.04*) 2.7 (.008*) 2.7 (.008*)
Decreased arousal and stress reactivity
BS 72% 57% 30% 8%
1.1 (.26) 3.0 (.003*) 4.7 (<.0001*)
Hypervigilance
BS 22% 6% 8% 8%
1.6 (.10) 1.4 (.16) 1.4 (.16)
Anger
BS 66% 37% 0% 0%
2.1 (.03*) 3.4 (.007*) 3.4 (.007*)
Sleep
SB 30% 0% 18% 8%
3.0 (.003*) 1.0 (.32) 2.0 (.04*)
Coping skills
MB 69% 31% 39% 0%
2.7 (.007*) 2.1 (.03*) 5.2 (<.0001*)
Relaxation
SB 62% 27% 25% 31%
2.5 (.01*) 2.6 (.008*) 2.2 (.03*)

Abbreviations: BS, Body Scan group; MB, Mindful Breathing group; SB, Slow Breathing group; SQ, Sitting Quietly control group.

*P < .05.