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Table 3 Measurement of variables before and during the test for each condition.

From: Does listening to the sound of yourself chewing increase your enjoyment of food?

 

Condition 'A'

Condition 'B'

Variables

Pre-test Mean (SD)

During test Mean (SD)

p value

Pre-test Mean (SD)

During test Mean (SD)

p value

Systolic BP (mmHg)

137.8 (19.7)

136.0 (23.0)

0.85

140.0 (17.6)

128.1 (15.1)

0.17

Diastolic BP (mmHg)

105.1 (10.5)

111.7 (18.0)

0.39

107.1 (15.7)

106.4 (13.1)

0.91

Mean BP (mmHg)

118.1 (13.8)

123.8 (20.5)

0.52

120.5 (15.3)

117.8 (13.4)

0.68

Heart Rate (Beats/min)

75.6 (12.7)

78.0 (9.5)

0.50

70.2 (10.6)

76.9 (8.7)

0.14

  1. Condition 'A': with no amplification of chewing sound; Condition 'B': with amplification of chewing sound.