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Table 3 Outcome variables and comparison between completers and dropouts

From: Dropout among patients in qualified alcohol detoxification treatment: the effect of treatment motivation is moderated by Trauma Load

 

Total (55)

Completers (25)

Dropouts (30)

Test statistic (p)

THQ-Sum

7.20 (4.38)

5.68 (3.84)

8.47 (4.46)

2.4552 (.017)

Age upon experiencing first trauma1

15.23 (9.28)

16.09 (9.14)

14.57 (9.48)

-.5883 (.559)

Precontemplation

6.01 (2.16)

5.80 (2.24)

6.20 (2.11)

.6822 (.498)

Contemplation

15.49 (3.05)

16.12 (2.99)

14.97 (3.06)

−1.4072 (.165)

Action

14.85 (3.20)

14.76 (3.59)

14.93 (2.90)

.1982 (.844)

Maintenance

13.22 (3.52)

14.24 (3.14)

12.37 (3.64)

−2.0202 (.048)

Readiness to Change

37.55 (8.67)

39.32 (8.36)

36.07 (8.79)

−1.3972 (.168)

  1. 1 Missing data: N = 54, 30 dropouts, 23 completers.
  2. 2 t-test, df 53.
  3. 3 t-test, df 52.
  4. We report mean (SD) and p values.