Baseline characteristics
| Characteristic | Control patients (n=25) | Intervention patients (n=22) |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 16 (64.0%) | 13 (59.0%) |
| Age (mean (SD)) | 43.1 (17.1) | 44.7 (18.5) |
| White ethnic group | 24 (96.0%) | 22 (100%) |
| Marital status | ||
| Married/cohabiting | 6 (24.0%) | 12 (54.5%) |
| Widowed/separated/divorced | 8 (32.0%) | 6 (27.3%) |
| Single | 11 (44.0%) | 4 (18.2%) |
| Any dependents at home | 9 (36.0%) | 7 (31.8%) |
| Age left education | 18.6 (5.3) | 18.8 (3.4) |
| Economic position | ||
| Full-time/part-time work | 17 (68.0%) | 14 (63.6%) |
| Sick/disabled | 2 (8.0%) | 1 (4.6%) |
| Unemployed | 1 (4.0%) | 1 (4.6%) |
| Retired/student/homemaker | 5 (20.0%) | 5 (22.7%) |
| Other | 0 | 1 (4.6%) |
| BDI-II total score, mean (SD) | 26.92 (7.93) | 23.90 (11.92) |
| WSAS total score, mean (SD) | 21.88 (9.37) | 18.13 (10.00) |
| GAD-7 total score, mean (SD) | 14.32 (5.27) | 11.64 (5.83) |
BDI-II, Beck Depression Inventory, 2nd edition;24 GAD-7, Generalised Anxiety Disorder Scale;23 WSAS, Work and Social Adjustment Scale.25