Table 6.
Paired t test analysis: change in depressive symptoms, quality of life, functionality and social support among group IPT participants, FHRH, Northwest Ethiopia (N = 28)
| Outcome | Baseline mean score | Post-group IPT mean score | Mean difference | t (95%CI) | P value | Effect size (Cohen’s d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depressive symptoms (PHQ-9) | 16.77 (6.74) | 6.74 (4.62) | − 9.92 | − 7.82 (− 12.54, − 7.31) | < 0.001 | 1.74 |
| Functionality (WHODAS-12) | 36.81 (8.99) | 38.08 (8.09) | 1.27 | 0.70 (− 2.48, 5.02) | 0.492 | 0.15 |
| Perceived social support (PSS-12) | 4.63 (1.36) | 5.43 (0.92) | 0.79 | 2.84 (0.22, 1.37) | 0.009 | 0.69 |
| Quality of life (WHOQOL-HIV-BREF-Eth) | 3.23 (0.50) | 3.67 (0.51) | 0.39 | 4.58 (0.21, 0.56) | < 0.001 | 0.87 |