TABLE 2.
Variable | Frequently Screened | Irregularly Screened | Rarely/Never Screened | Range | Test Statistic (df), P value |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Overall social support score | 78.7 (3.8) | 82.2 (3.7) | 75.7 (4.1) | 27–95 | F 2.273 = 2.43, P = 0.090 |
Social support subscales | |||||
Emotional/informational | 31.4 (2.0) | 34.5 (1.8) | 33.3 (1.8) | 8–40 | F 2.273 = 2.43, P = 0.090 |
Tangible support | 15.6 (1.1) | 16.9 (0.9) | 16.1 (1.0) | 3–20 | F2,273 = 1.71, P = 0.183 |
Affectionate support | 12.4 (0.7) | 13.4 (0.6) | 12.4 (0.7) | 3–15 | F 2,273 = 3.15, P = 0.045 |
Positive social interaction | 12.5 (0.7) | 13.2 (0.7) | 12.8 (0.7) | 3–15 | F 2,273 = 0.86, P = 0.424 |
Abbreviation: MOS, Medical Outcomes Study.