Table 2 Sample characteristics of the intervention group (INT) and wait-list control group (WLC)
Variable | INT (\(n = 44\)) | WLC (\(n = 43\)) |
|---|---|---|
Sex | Â | Â |
   Female | 23 | 19 |
   Male | 21 | 24 |
Age [M (SD)] | 23.82 (4.69) | 22.47 (3.45) |
Education | Â | Â |
   Secondary school degree | 1 | 1 |
   Baccalaureate | 28 | 26 |
   Bachelor degree | 10 | 11 |
   Master degree | 5 | 5 |
Physical activity | Â | Â |
   \(\le\)5 hours a week | 40 | 29 |
   >5 hours a week | 4 | 14 |
Smoking (>5 cigarettes a day) | Â | Â |
   Yes | 1 | 2 |
   No | 43 | 41 |
Relationship status | Â | Â |
   Single | 26 | 24 |
   In a relationship | 16 | 17 |
   No answer | 2 | 2 |
Children | Â | Â |
   Yes | 2 | 0 |
   No | 42 | 43 |
Experience with the use of head-mounted displays | Â | Â |
   Never | 21 | 26 |
   Less than once a month | 22 | 15 |
   Monthly | 1 | 1 |
   Weekly | 0 | 1 |
Experience with relaxation and stress management methods | Â | Â |
   None | 8 | 11 |
   Tried briefly | 21 | 16 |
   Practised now and then | 13 | 13 |
   Practised regularly | 2 | 3 |
Experience with biofeedback | Â | Â |
   Yes | 2 | 0 |
   No | 42 | 43 |
Breathing exercise practice | Â | Â |
   Never | 12 | 16 |
   Less than once a month | 19 | 14 |
   Monthly | 4 | 5 |
   Weekly | 9 | 5 |
   Daily | 0 | 3 |