Train-related HR characteristics in relation to gender and noise sensitivity of the participants
| Low vibration | High vibration | |
|---|---|---|
| Mean (SD) | Mean (SD) | |
| Gender | ||
| Men N=11 | ||
| AuC | 48.1 (73.0) | 81.2 (96.8) |
| Initial response | 1.7 (1.4) | 2.0 (1.9) |
| Delayed response | 3.5 (2.8) | 4.8 (3.7) |
| Women N=13 | ||
| AuC | −1.6 (84.6) | 46.2 (65.4) |
| Initial response | 1.5 (2.1) | 2.6 (2.2) |
| Delayed response | 1.8 (1.7) | 2.8 (1.5) |
| Noise sensitivity | ||
| Non-sensitive N=14 | ||
| AuC | 24.0 (62.0) | 63.8 (93.3) |
| Initial response | 1.1 (1.3) | 2.0 (2.0) |
| Delayed response | 2.3 (2.0) | 4.0 (3.4) |
| Sensitive N=10 | ||
| AuC | 17.2 (107.3) | 60.1 (65.9) |
| Initial response | 2.4 (2.2) | 2.8 (2.1) |
| Delayed response | 3.0 (2.9) | 3.4 (2.0) |
HR, heart rate; AuC, area under the curve.