Table 1.
Demographic factors and PCL-S scores of residents by risk perception for health effects of radiation exposure while living in Okuma.
| Variables | Reference | Anxiety (+) (n = 642) | Anxiety (−) (n = 492) | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Male | 265 (41%) | 290 (59%) | <0.01 |
| Age | <60 years | 226 (35%) | 171 (35%) | 0.90 |
| Family members (including self) |
Alone | 107 (17%) | 97 (20%) | 0.07 |
| Two | 282 (44%) | 233 (47%) | ||
| Three or more | 253 (39%) | 162 (33%) | ||
| Living with a child < 18 years old | Yes | 137 (21%) | 78 (16%) | 0.02 * |
| Born in Okuma | Yes | 347 (54%) | 270 (55%) | 0.78 |
| Physical activity for >1 h/day | Yes | 356 (56%) | 289 (59%) | 0.27 |
| Intention to return to Okuma | Already returned | 9 (1%) | 29 (6%) | <0.01 * |
| Want to return | 43 (7%) | 68 (14%) | ||
| Hard to judge | 177 (28%) | 99 (20%) | ||
| Will not return | 413 (64%) | 296 (60%) | ||
| PCL-S score | ≥12 | 98 (15%) | 44 (9%) | <0.01 * |
| Life is worth living | Yes | 409 (64%) | 335 (68%) | 0.13 |
* Significant difference according to the chi-squared test.