Table 2.
Sociodemographic characteristics of the complete sample at baseline
| Characteristic | Intervention group (n = 569) | Control group (n = 168) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | |||
| mean (SD) | 42.09 (13.45) | 45.60 (15.45) | 0.07 |
| Female: % | 72.41 | 76.19 | 0.38 |
| Single: % | 59.03 | 56.83 | 0.64 |
| Private HI: % | 5.55 | 8.73 | 0.25 |
| Employed: % | 77.56 | 68.53 | 0.04 |
| Severity of depression (PHQ-9) | |||
| mean (SD) | 15.29 (4.68) | 14.09 (4.91) | 0.17 |
| Total costs (€) | |||
| mean (SD) | 5636 (8297) | 7688 (10,764) | 0.10 |
| EQ-5D Index | |||
| mean (SD) | 0.58 (0.26) | 0.53 (0.28) | 0.22 |
| Physical Health Status (SF-12) | |||
| mean (SD) | 44.48 (10.52) | 42.15 (10.31) | 0.06 |
| Mental Health Status (SF-12) | |||
| mean (SD) | 28.56 (8.41) | 30.56 | 0.07 |