Table 4.
Comparison of patients showing a worsening during the first wave only (OW1) vs patients with a OW during the second wave only (OW2).
| OW1 n = 24 | OW2 n = 23 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sex (M:F) | 15(62.5.5%); 9(37.5%) | 10(43.5%); 13(56.5%) |
| Mean age (years) | 34.41 ± 11.44^ | 43.21 ± 13.70 |
| Pharmacological Stability | 18(75%)** | 6(26.1%) |
| Need for Pharmacological Adjustment | 16(66.7%) | 18(78.3%) |
| Psychiatric Comorbidity | 12(50%) | 15(65.2%) |
| New obsessions development | 8(33.3%) | 7(30.4%) |
| Past obsessions occurrence | 11(45.8%)^ | 17(73.9%) |
| New Compulsions development | 17(29.2%) | 16(30.4%) |
| Past Compulsions occurrence | 14(41.7%) | 8(65.2%) |
| Suicidal ideation | 2(8.3%) | 1(4.3%) |
| Internet Checking | 11(45.8%) | 13(56.5%) |
| Family Accommodation increase | 19(79.2%) | 14(60.9%) |
| Avoidance behaviors increase | 14(58.3%) | 17(73.9%) |
| Sleep disturbances | 14(58.3%) | 15(65.2%) |
| Working | 8(33.3%) | 13(56.5%) |
| Job difficulties | 7(29.2%) | 8(34.8%) |
Notes: Values for categorical and continuous variables are expressed in percentages and mean ± SD, respectively. OW1: OCD worsening during first wave only; OW2: OCD worsening during second wave only. Boldface indicates significant differences between subgroups. **p < 0.001 *p < 0.005 ^p < 0.05.