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.