Table 1.
Baseline data of depressed patients included in the study.
| Patients with major depressive disorder (N= 20) | |
|---|---|
| Female gender (N/%) | 15 (75%) |
| Age (y) | 45.8 ± 9.5 |
| Mean BDI-2 sum score before treatment | 23.6 ± 8.5 |
| Marital status (N/%) | |
| Singled | 4 (20%) |
| Partnered | 6 (30%) |
| Married | 7 (35%) |
| Divorced | 3 (15%) |
| Average sick leave until study entry (d) | 127 ± 97 |
| Long-term sick leave (>6 week) (N/%) | 15 (75%) |
| Graduation/schoolyears (N/%) | |
| Secondary modern school (5–9 years) | 3 (15%) |
| Junior high school (10–11 years) | 7 (35%) |
| Upper school (12–13 years) | 10 (50%) |
| Occupation | |
| Blue collar | 11 (55%) |
| White collar | 9 (45%) |