Table 2 Results of mental health (GHQ-28) in the studied patients (Case n = 20, Control n = 20).
Variable | Probiotic group N = 20 | Placebo group N = 20 | p** | p*** |
|---|---|---|---|---|
GHQ somatic, (points) | ||||
Before intervention, | 14.85 ± 4.19 | 14.55 ± 2.83 | 0.793 | < 0.001 |
After intervention | 16.65 ± 2.75 | 14.65 ± 2.36 | 0.021 | |
Mean changes* | 1.80 ± 1.90 | 0.10 ± 1.25 | 0.004 | |
GHQ anxiety/insomnia, (points) | ||||
Before intervention | 16.15 ± 3.88 | 15.75 ± 3.22 | 0.725 | 0.719 |
After intervention | 17.15 ± 2.96 | 16.70 ± 2.59 | 0.612 | |
Mean changes* | 1.00 ± 2.99 | 0.95 ± 2.13 | 0.968 | |
GHQ social dysfunction, (points) | ||||
Before intervention | 14.20 ± 4.34 | 14.55 ± 4.04 | 0.743 | 0.041 |
After intervention | 15.80 ± 2.54 | 15.01 ± 3.30 | 0.967 | |
Mean changes* | 1.60 ± 2.77 | 0.46 ± 2.29 | 0.011 | |
GHQ depression, (points) | ||||
Before intervention | 18.75 ± 3.07 | 19.90 ± 1.48 | 0.497 | 0.508 |
After intervention | 19.50 ± 1.79 | 19.55 ± 1.50 | 0.812 | |
Mean changes* | 0.75 ± 2.42 | − 0.35 ± 1.92 | 0.327 | |
