Table 1.
Demographic and clinical characteristics of participants
| MDD (n = 56) | HC (n = 35) | |
|---|---|---|
| Male sex, n (%) | 15 (27) | 13 (37) |
| Age, mean (SD), years | 36.36 (15.96) | 39.40 (14.77) |
| Educational level, mean (SD), years | 12.82 (3.17) | 14.94 (2.84) |
| HAMD score, mean (SD) | 19.63 (7.61) | — |
| HAMA score, mean (SD) | 16.23 (6.77) | — |
| Multiple depressive episodes, n (%) | 22 (39) | — |
| Psychiatric comorbidities, n (%) | 7 (13) | — |
| Current medications, n (%) | 48 (86) | — |
| Duration exposed to medications, n (%) | ||
| <3 months | 24 (43) | — |
| ≥3 months | 24 (43) | — |
HAMA, Hamilton anxiety rating scale; HAMD, Hamilton depression rating scale; HC, healthy control; MDD, major depressive disorder.