Table 2.
Numbers and percentages of participants meeting the threshold for probable symptoms of anxiety and depression and emotional and behavioral difficulties at baseline (stage 1) and follow-up (stage 3) following use of the Clear Fear app over a 9-week period to evaluate the app’s usability, acceptability, safety, and effectiveness in helping young people manage symptoms of anxiety using the principles of cognitive behavioral therapy.
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Baseline (stage 1; n=48), n (%) | Follow-up (stage 3; n=37), n (%) | |||
| Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD-7a)b | 23 (48) | 8 (22) | |||
| Mood and feelings (short MFQc)d | 27 (56) | 8 (22) | |||
| Emotional and behavioral difficulties (SDQe)f | 36 (75) | 23 (62) | |||
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Definite or severe problem | 19 (40) | 10 (27) | ||
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Problem lasting >12 months | 19 (40) | 14 (38) | ||
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Problem causing distressg | 25 (52) | 12 (32) | ||
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Difficulties getting along with close family or friends | 21 (44) | 14 (38) | ||
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Difficulties making and keeping friends | 14 (29) | 12 (32) | ||
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Difficulties with learning, studying, or work | 23 (48) | 17 (46) | ||
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Difficulties with hobbies and leisure | 14 (29) | 13 (35) | ||
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Difficulties impacting on others | 19 (40) | 6 (16) | ||
aGAD-7: 7-item Generalized Anxiety Disorder scale.
bTotal score of ≥10.
cMFQ: Mood and Feelings Questionnaire.
dTotal score of ≥12.
eSQD: Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire.
fTotal score of 20 to 40 (very high).
gThose reporting quite a lot to a great deal.