Table 2 Characteristics of the study participants based on cluster analysis
From: The effect of cognitive appraisal for stressors on the oral health-related QOL of dry mouth patients
| Â | Severe oral dryness (cluster 1) | Positive cognitive style (cluster 2) | Negative cognitive style (cluster 3) | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
n | 44 | 42 | 20 | Â |
Age | 63.39 (11.85) | 64.20 (15.60) | 58.70 (16.72) | 1.04 n.s. |
Female (n/%) | 38/86% | 32/76% | 14/70% | 2.63a n.s. |
Subjective oral dryness | 6.41 (1.69) | 4.01 (1.95) | 1.80 (1.20) | 53.23*** C1 > C2 > C3 |
CARS appraisal for effect | 4.91 (1.48) | 1.79 (1.20) | 4.65 (1.42) | 63.45*** C1,C3 > C2 |
CARS appraisal for threat | 3.45 (2.06) | 0.79 (1.09) | 4.25 (1.97) | 37.82*** C1,C3 > C2 |
CARS commitment | 5.59 (0.66) | 2.60 (1.01) | 4.90 (1.41) | 105.82*** C1 > C3 > C2 |
OHP-14 | 34.91 (11.75) | 23.76 (6.77) | 23.06 (9.43) | 17.42*** C1 > C2,C3 |