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Table 1 Differences in HPA axis functioning, DAS, and SSRS between depressed and control groups with and without childhood neglect

From: Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis functioning and dysfunctional attitude in depressed patients with and without childhood neglect

 

CWOCN (n = 29)

DWCN (n = 28)

DWOCN (n = 30)

CWCN (n = 22)

F

p

HPA axis functioning (nmol/l)

6.82 ± 2.81

8.76 ± 2.43

4.84 ± 2.73

7.68 ± 1.66

5.92

0.001

DAS

114.21 ± 21.38

159.72 ± 31.28

139.17 ± 28.87

142.20 ± 26.3

25.42

0.000

SSRS

40.18 ± 6.33

31.72 ± 6.94

30.36 ± 6.72

41.23 ± 8.52

9.01

0.000

  1. CWOCN, Healthy control without childhood neglect; DWCN, Depression with childhood neglect; DWOCN, Depression without childhood neglect; CWCN, Healthy control with childhood neglect; HPA axis functioning, Cortisol concentrations at 30 minutes after awakening -cortisol concentrations at awakening; SSRS, Social Support Rating Scale; p < 0.001 represent significant differences statistically.