Table 1. Baseline Sociodemographic and Clinical Characteristics of the Study Participants Assigned to ICBT or ISUPPORT.
| Characteristic | ICBT (n = 51) | ISUPPORT (n = 52) | Total (N = 103) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female, No. (%) | 41 (80) | 38 (73) | 79 (77) |
| Male, No. (%) | 10 (20) | 14 (27) | 24 (23) |
| Age, mean (SD), y | 13.6 (2.0) | 14.5 (2.1) | 14.1 (2.1) |
| Duration of SAD, mean (SD), y | 6.2 (3.8) | 5.5 (3.3) | 5.9 (3.6) |
| Previous treatmenta | |||
| SAD | 12 (24) | 17 (33) | 29 (28) |
| Another disorder | 27 (53) | 29 (56) | 56 (54) |
| No. of comorbid diagnoses | |||
| 0 | 19 (37) | 31 (60) | 50 (49) |
| 1 | 21 (41) | 13 (25) | 34 (33) |
| 2 | 7 (14) | 5 (10) | 12 (12) |
| ≥3 | 4 (8) | 3 (6) | 7 (7) |
| Comorbid diagnoses | |||
| Specific phobia | 9 (17) | 8 (16) | 17 (17) |
| Generalized anxiety disorder | 9 (17) | 6 (12) | 15 (15) |
| Major depressive disorder | 7 (14) | 4 (8) | 11 (11) |
| ADHD/ADD | 4 (8) | 4 (8) | 8 (8) |
| Dyslexia | 3 (6) | 2 (4) | 5 (5) |
| Selective mutism | 4 (8) | 1 (2) | 5 (5) |
| Panic disorder and/or agoraphobia | 1 (2) | 2 (4) | 3 (3) |
| Separation anxiety disorder | 2 (4) | 0 | 2 (2) |
| OCD and related disorders (eg, BDD and tics) | 2 (4) | 1 (2) | 3 (3) |
| Medication | |||
| None | 47 (92) | 47 (90) | 94 (91) |
| SSRI | 2 (4) | 1 (2) | 3 (3) |
| Otherb | 3 (6) | 4 (8) | 7 (7) |
| Parental level of educationc | |||
| <12 y | 3 (6) | 4 (8) | 7 (7) |
| 12 y | 4 (8) | 3 (6) | 7 (7) |
| Undergraduate studies/university studies | 10 (20) | 17 (33) | 27 (26) |
| Graduate degree | 31 (61) | 23 (44) | 54 (52) |
| Postgraduate degree | 3 (6) | 5 (10) | 8 (8) |
| Parental occupational statusc | |||
| Employed or self-employed | 46 (90) | 49 (94) | 95 (92) |
| Otherd | 5 (10) | 3 (6) | 8 (8) |
| Parental HADS score, mean (SD)c | |||
| Anxiety | 7.24 (4.47) | 5.37 (3.52) | 6.29 (4.10) |
| Depression | 4.06 (3.17) | 3.15 (2.94) | 3.60 (3.08) |
Abbreviations: ADHD/ADD, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder; BDD, body dysmorphic disorder; HADS, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale; ICBT, internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy; ISUPPORT, internet-delivered supportive therapy; OCD, obsessive-compulsive disorder; SAD, social anxiety disorder; SSRI, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor.
a
Psychological treatment.
b
Psychostimulants, hypnotics, or antihistamine.
c
The parent mainly responsible for study participation.
d
Student, unemployed, retired, or on sick leave.