Table 1.
Group Demographics
SAP (n=12) | Healthy Control (n=12) | |
---|---|---|
Gender (males) | 5 | 4 |
Age (years) | 25.2±4.5 | 26.7±5.5 |
Education (years) | 15.8±2.4 | 16.2±1.3 |
ASI | 16.8±9.0* | 8.8±4.9 |
BAI | 4.3±3.2* | 1.5±1.8 |
BDI | 3.5±3.6* | 1.0±1.5 |
STAI-Trait | 37.2±6.5* | 31.6±5.1 |
STAI-State | 32.0±7.9 | 29.0±9.0 |
Group means ± standard deviations are presented for specific animal phobia (SAP) and healthy control groups. ASI=Anxiety Sensitivity Index, BAI=Beck Anxiety Inventory, BDI=Beck Depression Inventory, Spielberger STAI= State-Trait Anxiety Inventory.
Significant group difference at P<0.05 (two-tailed) indicates SAP reported higher levels of anxiety and depression than healthy control group.