Table 1.
Demographic characteristics of the individuals studied
| Characteristic | GAD (n = 30) | Controls (n = 30) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender | NS* | ||
| Male, n (%) | 7 (23.3) | 14 (46.6) | |
| Female, n (%) | 23 (76.6) | 16 (53.3) | |
| Age (years), mean ± SD (range) | 42.6 ± 12.2 (19–64) | 39.5 ± 11.2 (23–70) | NS** |
| Education | NS* | ||
| 0–8 years, n (%) | 10 (33.3) | 7 (23.3) | |
| 9–11 years, n (%) | 9 (30.0) | 6 (20.0) | |
| ≥12 years, n (%) | 11 (36.7) | 17 (56.7) | |
| Employed, n (%) | 27 (90) | 26 (86.7) | NS* |
| Marital status | NS* | ||
| Married, n (%) | 14 (46.7) | 19 (63.3) | |
| Unmarried, n (%) | 16 (53.3) | 11 (36.7) | |
| Divorced, n (%) | 3 (10) | 3 (10) | |
| Separated, n (%) | 0 (0.0) | 1 (3.3) | |
| Widowed, n (%) | 2 (6.7) | 0 (0.0) | |
| Single, n (%) | 11 (36.7) | 7 (23.3) |
GAD generalized anxiety disorder (patients)
* χ2 test
** Mann–Whitney test