Table 1.
Characteristics for the Total Sample and for Participants Randomized to Slow Breathing and Music Listening Conditions.
| Characteristic | Total (n = 20) | Slow breathing (n = 10) | Music listening (n = 10) | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean (SD) or n (%) | Mean (SD) or n (%) | Mean (SD) or n (%) | ||
| Age (years) | 24.50 (3.50) | 25.90 (4.15) | 23.10 (2.08) | 0.075 |
| Sex (female) | 10 (50.0%) | 4 (40.0%) | 6 (60.0%) | 0.66 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 23.64 (3.10) | 23.90 (2.65) | 23.38 (3.62) | 0.72 |
| PSQI score | 5.40 (2.35) | 6.10 (2.51) | 4.70 (2.06) | 0.075 |
| Poor sleep quality (PSQI score > 5) | 5 (25.0%) | 4 (40.0%) | 1 (10.0%) | 0.30 |
Abbreviations: BMI, body mass index; PSQI score, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index global score.