Table 4.
The clinical scale scores of the three groups
| TTM (n=23) | SP (n=44) | Control (n=37) | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DES (mean ± SD) | 16.91±12 | 13.18±8.5 | 11.03±7.2 | 0.07 |
| BDI (mean ± SD) | 16.3±10 | 15.98±10 | 9.5±8 | 0.01 |
| TSSS (mean ± SD) | 20.65±13 | 17.8±15 | 11.35±11 | 0.02 |
| Number of traumatic life events (mean ± SD) | 4.0±3.1 | 2.9±2.1 | 2.5±1.4 | 0.04 |
Note: Bold value denotes p<0.05.
Abbreviations: TTM, trichotillomania; SP, skin picking; DES, Dissociative Experiences Scale; BDI, Beck Depression Inventory; TSSS, Traumatic Stress Symptoms Scale; SD, standard deviation.