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Comparison of STAI-S, STAI-T, and PSQ values by sex
| Sex | n | Mean | SD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STAI-S | M | 37 | 44.11 | 11.918 | 0.185 |
| F | 43 | 47.53 | 10.820 | ||
| STAI-T | M | 37 | 37.05 | 9.638 | 0.242 |
| F | 43 | 39.63 | 9.825 | ||
| PSQ minor | M | 37 | 4.11 | 1.561 | 0.434 |
| F | 43 | 4.37 | 1.455 | ||
| PSQ moderate | M | 37 | 5.31 | 1.82 | 0.285 |
| F | 43 | 5.74 | 1.72 | ||
| PSQ total | M | 37 | 4.93 | 1.697 | 0.289 |
| F | 43 | 5.33 | 1.637 |
The independent samples t-test was used.
STAI-S state anxiety, STAI-T trait anxiety, PSQ Pain Sensitivity Questionnaire
