Prevalence of anxiety and depression
Table 2 shows mean scores and classification of anxiety and depression
in adults and adolescents with CF. Elevated scores on anxiety (scores
≥10 on GAD-7) were reported by 17% of adults and 0% of adolescents,
elevated scores on depression (scores ≥10 on PHQ-9) by 9% of adults and
20% of adolescents with CF. Adults reported more symptoms of anxiety
(p = 0. 16) and fewer symptoms of depression (p = 0.58) than adolescents, however, no significant differences were found
in mean anxiety and depression scores between adults and adolescents.