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. 2022 Oct 27;30(12):2396–2403. doi: 10.1002/oby.23570

TABLE 3.

Proportion of participants by randomized group experiencing a decrease, no change, or increase in symptoms of depression or anxiety at 60 months from baseline

Change in symptoms of depression or anxiety symptoms at 60 months from baseline Number of participants (%)
BI CP12 CP52
Depression symptoms

Decrease

(≤ −2 units)

22 (33%) 62 (30%) 56 (28%)

No change

(> −2 and <2 units)

33 (50%) 107 (52%) 104 (51%)

Increase

(≥ +2 units)

11 (17%) 37 (18%) 42 (21%)
Anxiety symptoms

Decrease

(≤ −2 units)

19 (29%) 63 (31%) 62 (30%)

No change

(> −2 and <2 units)

31 (47%) 102 (50%) 107 (52%)

Increase

(≥2 units)

16 (24%) 41 (20%) 37 (18%)

Abbreviations: BI, brief intervention; CP12, 12‐week commercial weight management program; CP52, 52‐week commercial weight management program.