Table 3.
Psychiatric and psychological profile comparison between ASA negative and ASA positive groups
| Variable | ASA Negative (n = 81) | ASA Positive (n = 33) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychiatric illness in the family | 31 (38.3%) | 12 (36.4%) | 0.849 γ |
| Anxiety about the future | 24.59 ± 6.72 | 26.58 ± 5.48 | 0.136 α |
| Inhibitory anxiety | 16.43 ± 4.61 | 20.70 ± 1.42 | 0.001 α |
| IUS Total | 42.00 (17.00–60.00) | 48.00 (37.00–54.00) | 0.004 β |
| Depression | 7.65 ± 2.71 | 11.24 ± 2.12 | 0.001 α |
| Anxiety | 8.30 ± 3.05 | 14.33 ± 1.29 | 0.001 α |
| Stress | 8.12 ± 2.38 | 11.91 ± 1.33 | 0.001 α |
| ASA Score | 13.00 (4.00–24.00) | 40.00 (27.00–72.00) | 0.001 β |
α Independent t-test (mean ± SD), β Mann-Whitney U test [median (min-max)], γ chi-square test n (%). IUS: intolerance of uncertainty scale, ASA: adult separation anxiety