Table 4.
Descriptive statistics for the questions of Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) Questionnaire
| Questions from HADS questionnaire | Mean (SD) | Median (quartile I–quartile III) |
|---|---|---|
| I feel tense or wound up | 2.5 (0.67) | 3 (2–3) |
| I still enjoy the things I used to enjoy | 2.6 (0.88) | 3 (2–3) |
| I get a sort of frightened feeling as if something bad is about to happen | 2.6 (0.73) | 3 (2–3) |
| I can laugh and see the funny side of things | 2.7 (0.81) | 3 (2–3) |
| Worrying thoughts go through my mind | 2.6 (0.81) | 3 (2–3) |
| I feel cheerful | 2.5 (0.79) | 3 (2–3) |
| I can sit at ease and feel relaxed | 2.8 (0.98) | 3 (2–4) |
| I feel as if I am slowed down | 2.6 (0.59) | 3 (2–3) |
| I get a sort of frightened feeling like butterflies in the stomach | 2.2 (0.55) | 2 (2–3) |
| I have lost interest in my appearance | 2.6 (0.94) | 2 (2–3.5) |
| I feel restless and have to be on the move | 2.6 (0.73) | 2 (2–3) |
| I look forward with enjoyment to things | 2.7 (0.79) | 3 (2–3) |
| I get sudden feelings of panic | 2.6 (0.63) | 3 (2–3) |
| I can enjoy a good book or radio or TV program | 2.6 (0.98) | 3 (2–3) |
| It happened that I exploded with anger | 2.6 (0.85) | 3 (2–3) |
| It happened that I was upset and angry | 2.4 (0.85) | 2 (2–3) |
| Overall anxiety level | 10.2 (3.32) | 10 (8–13) |
| Overall depression level | 10.8 (4.15) | 11 (8–13) |
Abbreviation: SD, standard deviation.