Table 1.
Group-wise baseline data
| Variables | Intervention (n=46) | Control (n=45) | t/χ2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 31.19 (10.36) | 34.48 (12.48) | −1.37 |
| Sex ratio (male:female) | 36:10 | 41:4 | 2.88 |
| Married:single | 26:20 | 28:17 | 0.30 |
| Years of education | 13.20 (3.13) | 13.31 (3.66) | −0.16 |
| PSS | 29.98 (6.220) | 26.51 (6.622) | 2.57* |
| HADS | 28.41 (7.308) | 24.02 (8.341) | 2.67** |
| QOL | 48.91 (12.207) | 55.89 (13.074) | −2.63* |
| NPR | 4.78 (3.076) | 4.40 (3.165) | 0.58 |
| SCIM | 31.76 (15.571) | 38.84 (17.272) | −2.05* |
*P<0.05; **P<0.01; ***P<0.001. Values within bracket are standard deviation and outside bracket are mean. PSS=Perceived stress scale, HADS=Hospital anxiety and depression scale, SCIM=Spinal cord independence measure, NPR=Numeric pain rating, WHOQOLBREF=WHO quality of life