Table 4 Idiopathic Anaphylaxis specific questions and visual analogue score results
From: Mental health problems associated with idiopathic anaphylaxis
Question | Average (SD) [Description*] | Score 0–2 (%) | Score 3–5 (%) | Score 6–8 (%) | Score 9–10 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. In general, how would you rate your health prior to the onset of symptoms of idiopathic anaphylaxis? (Range: Poor - Very Good) | 6.7 (2.5) [Good] | 11.8 | 8.8 | 55.9 | 23.5 |
2. In general how would you rate your health at present? (Range: Poor - Very Good) | 6.2 (2.3) [Good] | 5.9 | 38.2 | 41.2 | 14.7 |
3. Are you concerned about further episodes? (Range: Not at all - Very) | 7.5 (2.6) [Moderate/Very] | 5.9 | 20.6 | 26.5 | 47.1 |
4. Does your concern over further episodes prevent you from undertaking activities that you would enjoy? (Range: Never - Frequent) | 5.1 (3.3) [Occasional] | 29.4 | 26.5 | 29.4 | 14.7 |
5. Does your concern over further episodes prevent you from working? (Range: Never - Frequent) | 2.4 (3.5) [Rarely] | 67.6 | 11.8 | 8.8 | 11.8 |
6. Has your diagnosis restricted your diet? (Range: Not at all - Very) | 4.1 (3.6) [Moderately] | 41.2 | 23.5 | 17.6 | 17.6 |
7. Has your diagnosis affected your ability to travel? (Range: Not at all - Very) | 3.2 (3.4) [Not at all /Moderately] | 52.9 | 26.5 | 5.9 | 14.7 |
8. How well do you understand your condition? (Range: Poor - Very Good) | 5.5 (2.9) [Good] | 14.7 | 32.4 | 38.2 | 14.7 |
9. How do you think other people view your condition? (Range: Life threatening - Not a real disease) | 4.2 (2.6) [Inconvenience] | 23.5 | 47.1 | 20.6 | 8.8 |
10. How do you view your condition? (Range: Life threatening - Not a real disease) | 3.5 (2.3) [Serious] | 29.4 | 58.8 | 8.8 | 2.9 |
11. How well do you think your concerns have been addressed? (Range: Poor - Excellent) | 7.1 (2.4) [Very Good] | 0.0 | 29.4 | 38.2 | 32.4 |