Table 5 Comparisons between mean scores for the sub-scales anxiety and depression on the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, measured at the first consultation and 6 months after treatment using the paired samples t-test
Total mean scores (SD) | P- value | |
|---|---|---|
Sub-scale anxiety | ||
Anxiety before treatment (n = 57) | 8.77 (4.98) | <0.01* |
Anxiety 6 months after treatment (n = 57) | 7.04 (5.18) | |
Sub-scale depression | ||
Depression before treatment (n = 57) | 4.28 (3.75) | 0.69 |
Depression 6 months after treatment (n = 57) | 4.07 (4.16) |