Stress score (score 0 to 21) | Counseling group (NÂ =Â 26) Mean)SD) | Control group (NÂ =Â 26) Mean)SD) | MD (95%CI) | p-value |
---|---|---|---|---|
Before intervention | 16.6 (2.1) | 16.9 (1.7) | 0.26(−0.75 to 1.2) | 0.602a |
One week after intervention | 14.7 (2.8) | 16.7 (2.2) | −1.7 (−3.2 to −0.3) | 0.018b |
One month after intervention | 15.2 (2.9) | 16.5 (2.3) | Â | Â |