Table 2.
Psychological characteristics and quality of life of the participants.
| Variables | Participants (n) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Anxiety disorders (assessed by the GAD-7): | ||
| Yes | 27 | 9.0 |
| No | 273 | 91.0 |
| Depressive disorders (assessed by the BDI): | ||
| Yes | 60 | 20.0 |
| No | 240 | 80.0 |
| Big Five Inventory (BFI) scores: | ||
| Extraversion | 3.4a | 0.8b |
| Agreeableness | 3.8a | 0.4b |
| Conscientiousness | 3.7a | 0.6b |
| Neuroticism | 2.5a | 0.7b |
| Openness | 3.3a | 0.6b |
| WHOQOL-BREF scores: | ||
| Overall perception of QOL | 4.0a | 4.0b |
| Overall perception of health | 3.0a | 3.0b |
| Physical health QOL | 14.3a | 3.4b |
| Psychological QOL | 15.3a | 2.7b |
| Social QOL | 16.0a | 2.7b |
| Environmental QOL | 15.0a | 2.5b |
aMedian. bInterquartile range (IQR).