Table 2 Pragmatic RCT of an exercise programme for women with depression: baseline characteristics of study groups
| Â | Intervention arm (n= 19) | Active comparator arm (n= 19) |
|---|---|---|
Mean age (years) (SD) | 57.0 (9.9) | 50.4 (15.2) |
Marital status, n (%) | ||
   Single | 9 (47.4) | 9 (47.4) |
   Married | 9 (47.4) | 10 (52.6) |
   Widowed | 1 (5.3) | 0 (0) |
Psychiatric medication, n (%) | ||
   Yes | 15 (78.9) | 17 (89.5) |
   No | 4 (21.1) | 2 (10.5) |
Talking therapy, n (%) | ||
   Yes | 6 (31.6) | 11 (57.9) |
   No | 13 (68.4) | 8 (42.1) |
Mean BDI score (SD) | 26.5 (10.7) | 30.5 (12.0) |
Mean GHQ score (SD) | 8.3 (3.7) | 8.8 (3.4) |
Mean SF-12 score (SD) | 25.9 (6.2) | 25.6 (7.5) |
Mean RSES score (SD) | 11.3 (5.8) | 11.0 (4.9) |
Mean MSPSS score (SD) | 47.6 (18.3) | 51.6 (15.4) |
Mean QLDS score (SD) | 15.5 (7.9) | 20.3 (8.5) |
Mean heart rate @ time 0 (beats/min) (SD) | 87.5 (15.8) | 92.8 (5.6) |
Mean peak heart rate (beats/min) (SD) | 109.6 (21.1) | 121.3 (15.8) |
Mean RPE score @ time 0 (SD) | 9.2 (3.2) | 8.6 (3.3) |