Table 3 Comparison of the mean score for anxiety before and after intervention in counselling and control groups
variable | Counseling group (n = 35) Mean (SDc) | Control group (n = 35) Mean (SDc) | MD (95%CI)d | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Anxiety (score range: 0–60) | ||||
Before intervention | 19.3 (3.3) | 18.5 (2.9) | 0.8 (−0.7 to 2.0) | 0.287a |
8 weeks after intervention | 13.3 (5.4) | 19.4 (5.4) | −7.7 (−10.1 to −5.4) | < 0.001b |
2 months after childbirth | 12.4 (6.7) | 18.8 (7.6) | ||
4 months after childbirth | 9.9 (5.5) | 17.8 (7.4) | ||