Table 3.
Demographic Characteristics of Patients with MDD Stratified by the Presence or Absence of Comorbid Anxiety Disorders
| Characteristics | Comorbid Anxiety Group(N=118*) | Non-Comorbid Anxiety Group(N=198*) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years), mean ± SD | 40.0 ± 9.1 | 39.9 ± 11.0 | 0.918a |
| Sex (male), N (%) | 43 (36.4) | 88 (44.4) | 0.194b |
| History of marriage, N (%) | 65 (55.1) | 98 (49.7) | 0.415b |
| History of divorce, N (%) | 29 (24.8) | 32 (16.2) | 0.076b |
| History of spouse’s death, N (%) | 1 (0.9) | 7 (3.5) | 0.266b |
| Presence of spouse, N (%) | 41 (34.7) | 67 (33.8) | 0.903b |
| Presence of child, N (%) | 55 (46.6) | 83 (41.9) | 0.482b |
| Presence of housemate, N (%) | 79 (66.9) | 147 (74.6) | 0.156b |
| Duration of education (years), mean ± SD | 12.9 ± 2.5 | 13.8 ± 2.2 | 0.002a |
| Currently employed, N (%) | 50 (42.4) | 118 (59.6) | 0.004b |
| History of job turnover, N (%) | 82 (69.5) | 112 (57.4) | 0.041b |
Notes: *Subject with missing data was excluded. P-values were calculated using Two-sample. t-testa or Fisher’s exact testb.
Abbreviations: MDD, major depressive disorder; SD, standard deviation.