The characteristics of the two groups are summarized in Table 2 along with the results of t tests for continuous variables and χ2 test and Fisher's exact test for binary variables. The two groups were comparable in their demographic characteristics, including age, gender, education, relationship status, length of illness, HbA1c blood level, and current antidepressant or antianxiety treatment. (หน้า 200, คอลัมน์ซ้าย, บรรทัดที่ 12 - 20)
Relative risk was calculated using conditional logistic regression to present a ratio of the proportion of cases having a positive outcome (score on of below 7 the 9 Q) in the two groups. The variables used for 200 RUNGREANGKULKIJ, WONGTAKEE, AND THONGYOT conditional logistic regression analysis were the same variables that were used for matching sample assignment between the experimental group and the control group, including age, gender, and score on the 9 Q. Descriptive information about the patients' perception of change from the group tape recordings and patients' journal diaries was analyzed based on patients' understanding of the Universal Natural Laws (craving) using content analysis.