Table 2.
Comparison of mean general health and life satisfaction scores before, immediately after, and two months after the intervention
| Variables | Experimental group Mean (SD) | Control group Mean (SD) | t-test | DF* | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General health | |||||
| Before the intervention | 32.40 (14.70) | 30.80 (10.04) | 0.52 | 63 | 0.60 |
| Immediately after the intervention | 20.20 (8.80) | 31.00 (9.80) | 4.65 | 63 | 0.00 |
| Two months after the intervention | 24.10 (8.50) | 30.90 (9.80) | 2.97 | 63 | 0.004 |
| Life satisfaction | |||||
| Before the intervention | 16.80 (5.80) | 17.30 (5.50) | 0.39 | 63 | 0.67 |
| Immediately after the intervention | 20.40 (5.10) | 17.03 (5.10) | 2.63 | 63 | 0.01 |
| Two months after the intervention | 19.80 (5.10) | 17.10 (5.10) | 2.16 | 63 | 0.004 |
Data shown mean (SD); *DF=Degrees of freedom