Table 2.
Presence of Symptoms of Anxiety
| HADS-Anxiety Items | Not at All (%) | Occasionally (%) | A Lot of Time (%) | Most of the Time (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tense or “wound up” | 2,201 (70.3) | 760 (24.3) | 132 (4.2) | 40 (1.3) |
| Frightened feeling, something awful is about to happen | 2,531 (80.8) | 377 (12.0) | 173 (5.5) | 51 (1.6) |
| Worrying thoughts go through my mind | 2,259 (73.3) | 58 (18.9) | 162 (5.3) | 81 (2.6) |
| Sit at ease and relaxed | 395 (12.6) | 153 (4.9) | 758 (25.1) | 1,793 (57.4) |
| Frightened feeling like “butterflies” in stomach | 2,458 (78.7) | 524 (16.8) | 85 (2.7) | 58 (1.9) |
| Feel restless as I have to be on the move | 2,370 (75.8) | 431 (13.8) | 242 (7.5) | 85 (2.7) |
| Sudden feelings of panic | 2,610 (83.5) | 290 (9.3) | 174 (5.6) | 53 (1.7) |
Note: HADS = Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale.