Table 3 Descriptive statistics on Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS-S) variables and overall mean scores
Variable | Nonexposed (n = 30) | Exposed (n = 18) | P* |
|---|---|---|---|
Mean (SD) Median (Min–Max) | Mean (SD) Median (Min–Max) | ||
Reported sadness | 0.8 (1.1) 0.0 (0–4) | 2.9 (1.8) 3.5 (0–6) | < 0.001 |
Inner tension | 2.3 (1.5) 2.0 (0–6) | 3.2 (1.7) 4.0 (0–6) | 0.036 |
Reduced sleep | 1.8 (1.8) 2.0 (0–6) | 3.4 (2.2) 3.5 (0–6) | 0.012 |
Reduced appetite | 0.5 (0.8) 0.0 (0–2) | 1.6 (1.5) 2.0 (0–6) | 0.004 |
Concentration difficulties | 1.4 (1.2) 2.0 (0–4) | 2.9 (1.8) 3.5 (0–6) | 0.003 |
Lassitude | 0.5 (0.8) 0.0 (0–2) | 2.3 (1.8) 2.0 (0–5) | < 0.001 |
Inability to feel | 0.6 (1.0) 0.0 (0–3) | 2.4 (1.9) 2.5 (0–6) | 0.001 |
Pessimistic thoughts | 0.8 (1.4) 0.0 (0–6) | 2.2 (1.8) 2.0 (0–5) | 0.002 |
Suicidal thoughts | 0.4 (0.8) 0.0 (0–2) | 1.9 (1.9) 2.0 (0–5) | 0.002 |
Overall mean MADRS-S | 9.1 (7.0) 8.0 (0–28) | 22.9 (12.6) 27.5 (0–41) | < 0.001 |