Table 2 Mean scores of individual FoP-Q-SF items
From: Fear of disease progression in carriers of the m.3243A > G mutation
Item | Meana | SD |
|---|---|---|
1. Being afraid of disease progression | 2.58 | 0.93 |
2. Being nervous prior to doctor’s appointments or periodic examinations | 1.87 | 0.94 |
3. Being afraid of pain | 2.03 | 0.98 |
4. Being afraid of becoming less productive at work | 2.09 | 1.10 |
5. Having physical symptoms (e.g., rapid heartbeat, stomache ache) | 2.13 | 1.04 |
6. Being afraid of the possibility that the children could contract the disease | 2.63 | 1.51 |
7. Being afraid of relying on strangers for activities of daily living | 2.24 | 1.04 |
8. Being afraid of no longer being able to pursue hobbies | 2.39 | 1.03 |
9. Being afraid of severe medical treatments in course of illness | 1.88 | 0.85 |
10. Worrying that medications could damage the body | 1.84 | 0.94 |
11. Worrying what will become of family if something happens to me | 2.51 | 1.13 |
12. Being afraid of not being able to work anymore | 1.99 | 1.13 |