Table 2 Descriptive statistics (mean values and in parentheses standard deviations) of the variables that were measured during the music intervention session (pre and post)
Pre intervention | Post intervention | p – valueA | n | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SAM valence | 1.85 (0.58) | 1.61 (0.50) | .002 | 51 |
SAM arousal | 4.38 (0.77) | 4.90 (0.55) | < .001 | 50 |
SAM dominance | 4.30 (0.75) | 4.49 (0.68) | .008 | 53 |
VAS perceived closeness to the baby | 8.85 (1.08) | 9.26 (0.73) | .001 | 52 |
VAS comfort with maternal role | 7.73 (1.27) | 8.71 (1.07) | < .001 | 49 |
Saliva Cortisol (nmol/l) | 3.55 (1.71) | 3.01 (1.54) | .023 | 50 |