Anxiety of myoma patients: results of standardized interviews with the State Trait Anxiety Inventory and the Kessler 10 questionnaire

Introduction: The aim of this study was to explore a possible relation between myoma-related anxieties and general state or trait anxiety or psychological distress, to get a better understanding of the impact of anxiety on the patients. Methods: This prospective study was conducted at the myoma clin...

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Published in:Journal of psychosomatic obstetrics and gynaecology 2020-04, Vol.41 (2), p.122-130
Main Authors: Knudsen, Nina Isabelle, Richter, Rolf, Kentenich, Heribert, Sehouli, Jalid, David, Matthias
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
anxiety
informing
Kessler 10 questionnaire
mental distress
Myomas
State Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI)
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Summary:Introduction: The aim of this study was to explore a possible relation between myoma-related anxieties and general state or trait anxiety or psychological distress, to get a better understanding of the impact of anxiety on the patients. Methods: This prospective study was conducted at the myoma clinic of a large university hospital in a major European city from November 2016 to February 2017. Patients completed standardized questionnaires on myoma-related fears, the State Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), and the Kessler 10. Results: Eighty-five out of 88 women agreed to participate. State-anxiety on the STAI had a mean of 49.4 (11 points above the norm (p 
ISSN:0167-482X
1743-8942
DOI:10.1080/0167482X.2019.1624951