Table 2 Platelet Count during the study
Groups | Range of platelet counts (109/L) | The mean value | Standard deviation | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Platelet Count at the beginning of the study | HP (+) | 22–88 | 46.25 | 17.724 | 0.001 |
HP (−) | 12–42 | 25.21 | 8.469 | ||
Platelet counts at the end of the first month | HP (+) | 17–215 | 67.94 | 39.51 | 0.001 |
HP (−) | 21–36 | 28.28 | 4.71 | ||
Platelet counts at the end of the third month | HP (+) | 22–357 | 112.13 | 84.06 | 0.001 |
HP (−) | 15–42 | 28.42 | 6.489 | ||
Platelet counts at the end of the sixth month: | HP (+) | 15–212 | 98.66 | 59.54 | 0.001 |
HP (−) | 15–41 | 26.42 | 7.50 | ||
difference in platelet counts between the end of the sixth month and baseline platelet count (platelet count at the end of the sixth month – baseline platelet count) | HP (+) | (− 37)-(187) | 52.42 | 37.66 | 0.001 |
HP (−) | (−27) –(19) | 1.21 | 4.63 | ||