Table 2.
Descriptive statistics of Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire Item scales
| Study Item | Mean (SD) (N = 525) |
|---|---|
| Consequences n | 5.07 (2.67) |
| Timeline n | 5.44 (2.41) |
| Personal Control p | 5.50 (2.64) |
| Treatment Control p | 7.92 (2.13) |
| Identity n | 4.97 (2.36) |
| Concern n | 8.08 (2.09) |
| Coherence p | 2.92 (1.86) |
| Emotional Representation n | 6.13 (2.27) |
| Overall Score n | 43.35 (13.15) |
SD Standard Deviation; n study items represent negative perception; p study items represent positive perception. Score range of all items is from 0 to 10. Overall score range is from 0 to 80