Table 3.
Comparison of WHOQOL-BREF mean scores according to the severity of depressive symptoms.
| Minimal | Mild | Moderate | Severe | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean score (SD) | Mean score (SD) | Mean score (SD) | Mean score (SD) | F | η 2 | |
| WHOQOL-BREF physical health | 3.22 (0.47)bcd | 3.03(0.45)acd | 2.87 (0.41)abd | 2.51 (0.45)abc | 47.60∗ | 0.24 |
| WHOQOL-BREF psychological health | 3.15 (0.62)bcd | 2.72 (0.63)acd | 2.46 (0.50)abd | 2.04 (0.60)abc | 61.02∗ | 0.29 |
| WHOQOL-BREF social relationships | 3.06 (0.68)bcd | 2.71 (0.70)acd | 2.41 (0.62)abd | 2.08 (0.64)abc | 38.81∗ | 0.21 |
| WHOQOL-BREF environment | 3.00 (0.52)bcd | 2.63 (0.51)acd | 2.44 (0.42)abd | 2.11 (0.45)abc | 59.14∗ | 0.28 |
| WHOQOL-BREF overall QoL/health | 3.09 (0.43)bcd | 2.76 (0.41)acd | 2.54 (0.30)abd | 2.18 (0.47)abc | 101.30∗ | 0.40 |
∗ p < 0.001.