Table 1.
Demographic and acculturation variables as a function of treatment condition
| Variable | IT patients (n= 12) | DT patients (n= 12) | χ2(1) or t(22) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female gender (%) | 60% | 60% | 0.00 |
| Age | 49.92 (9.23) | 49.08 (7.56) | 0.81 |
| Years of education | 3.68 (1.54) | 3.25 (1.95) | 1.03 |
| Years in the United States | 16.22 (3.60) | 15.50 (3.53) | 0.29 |
| Fluency in written English (%) | 0% | 0% | 0.00 |
| Fluency in spoken English (%) | 0% | 0% | 0.00 |
| Active Buddhist (%) | 100% | 100% | 0.00 |
Chi‐square test used for variables involving percentage; t test for all other variables. IT = immediate treatment; DT = delayed treatment. Years of education = time studying in Cambodian, in refugee camps, and when a monk (Cambodians males often become a monk for a few years and study at that time). Fluency in spoken English = an ability to communicate in a medication session without need of translation. Fluency in written English = an ability to read an English newspaper. An active Buddhist = someone who self‐identified as Buddhist who also visits the temple at least once a year to attend or participate in a ceremony. *P < 0.05.