Statistical analysis
anxiety
SECONDARY
Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 26. The normality of the quantitative data was assessed using the Kolmogorov-Smirnov (K-S) test, all of which were in the normal range. Independent t tests, chi-square, chi-square by trend and Fisher’s exact tests were used to assess the homogeneity of the study groups. To compare the groups in terms of mean scores of perceived stress and anxiety (primary outcomes) and quality of life (secondary outcome), independent t-test was performed before the intervention and ANCOVA test after the intervention by adjusting baseline values. All analyses were performed based on Intention-to-Treat. P < 0.05 was considered significant.