Table 3.
Depressive symptoms, trait anxiety, and social support of the three groups: BC, BBD, and HB.
| Variables | BC (n = 109) | BBD (n = 550) | HB (n = 86) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CES-D total score (mean ± SD) | 17.3 ± 9.1 | 17.3 ± 9.5 | 17.6 ± 8.6 | 0.947 |
| STAI total score (mean ± SD) | 42.2 ± 9.4 | 41.8 ± 9.1 | 43.6 ± 8.6 | 0.259 |
| MSPSS total score (mean ± SD) | 68.0 ± 9.8 | 67.5 ± 10.8 | 67.4 ± 10.6 | 0.873 |
| Family (mean ± SD) | 23.6 ± 3.7 | 23.5 ± 4.2 | 23.2 ± 4.6 | 0.747 |
| Friends (mean ± SD) | 21.1 ± 4.5 | 21.0 ± 4.4 | 20.9 ± 4.4 | 0.943 |
| Significant others (mean ± SD) | 23.2 ± 4.2 | 23.0 ± 4.6 | 23.2 ± 4.5 | 0.862 |
CES-D: Center for Epidemiologic Studies–Depression; STAI: State-Trait Anxiety Inventory Form Y-2; MSPSS: Multidimensional Scale to Perceived Social Support.