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Table 1 Baseline demographics

From: Feasibility of behavioral activation group therapy in reducing depressive symptoms and improving quality of life in patients with depression: the BRAVE pilot trial

Characteristic

Total (n = 20)

Intervention (n = 10)

Control (n = 10)

Men; n (%)

8 (40.0)

4 (40.0)

4 (40.0)

Age in years; mean (SD)

48.2 (9.6)

49.5 (9.9)

46.9 (9.6)

BMI; mean (SD)

34.4 (8.9)

35.8 (10.9)

33.1 (6.8)

Married/common law; n (%)

10 (50.0)

5 (50.0)

5 (50.0)

Completed post-secondary education; n (%)

8 (40.0)

3 (30.0)

5 (50.0)

Christian religion; n (%)

14 (70.0)

7 (70.0)

7 (70.0)

Have dependent children; n (%)

8 (40.0)

3 (30.0)

5 (50.0)

Own a house; n (%)

15 (75.0)

7 (70.0)

8 (80.0)

Financially independent; n (%)

19 (95.0)

9 (90.0)

10 (100.0)

Receiving long-term disability income; n (%)

8 (40.0)

3 (30.0)

5 (50.0)

Receiving social support (any)a; n (%)

19 (95.0)

9 (90.0)

10 (100.0)

Currently using alcohol; n (%)

12 (60.0)

6 (60.0)

6 (60.0)

History of suicide attempt; n (%)

3 (15.0)

2 (20.0)

1 (10.0)

Physical health issuesb; n (%)

18 (90.0)

8 (80.0)

10 (100.0)

Participated in CBT; n (%)

6 (30.0)

2 (20.0)

4 (40.0)

Participated in emotion regulation skills group; n (%)

5 (25.0)

3 (30.0)

2 (20.0)

Participated in occupational therapy; n (%)

4 (20.0)

2 (20.0)

2 (20.0)

Participated in self-help group; n (%)

5 (25.0)

2 (20.0)

3 (30.0)

Participated in general supportive counseling; n (%)

9 (45.0)

5 (50.0)

4 (40.0)

  1. BMI body mass index, CBT Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  2. aSocial support is defined as support provided by a spouse, family members, or friends
  3. bHealth issues include any physical or mental comorbidity or symptoms (e.g., arthritis, chronic pain, hypertension, insomnia, migraines, and obesity)