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Reflexology
Reflexology was probably the most commonly used complementary therapy among
the participants. Figures 123-125 show GHQ-30, BDI-II, and PDS mean scores for
participants who used reflexology during the 3-4 months prior to each assessment and
for those who did not use this service. There were statistically significant
improvements with regard to general psychological health and depression between A1
and A2 for those who availed of reflexology (paired-samples t-test). Four bars at each
assessment point represent data as previously in Figure 77.
Figure 123: GHQ mean scores for reflexology users (4 assessments)
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1 (n=42) 2 (n=12)* 3 (n=1) 4 (n=9)
Assessments
* significant differences between A1 and A2 for those who had availed of service.