Table 2.
Mean (sd) for each of the psychological questionnaires administered at baseline*
| Questionnaire | Subscale | Mean (sd) |
|---|---|---|
| STAI-Y1 |
|
37.5 (12.4) |
| STAI-Y1 (Best) |
|
31.6 (10.2) |
| STAI-Y2 |
|
38.8 (10.8) |
| POMS |
Tension-Anxiety |
14.7 (6.6) |
| Depression-Dejection |
7.9 (9.1) |
|
| Anger-Hostility |
8.8 (7.9) |
|
| Vigor |
20.0 (5.4) |
|
| Fatigue |
9.1 (5.7) |
|
| Confusion-Bewilderment |
12.2 (4.4) |
|
| Ways of coping | Problem focused |
20.2 (5.2) |
| Wishful thinking |
7.1 (3.7) |
|
| Detachment |
8.3 (3.8) |
|
| Seek social support |
10.9 (4.7) |
|
| Focusing on the positive |
7.9 (2.6) |
|
| Self blame |
4.7 (2.1) |
|
| Tension reduction |
3.6 (1.5) |
|
| Keep to self | 3.9 (1.8) |
*Values represent means for participants who had no missing values: n = 34 except for STAI-Y2 where n = 32.