- Baseline characteristics of the study sample (N=261).
| Variables | n (%) |
|---|---|
| Gender | |
| Female | 141 (54.0) |
| Male | 120 (46.0) |
| Year of study | |
| First year | 60 (23.0) |
| Second year | 39 (14.9) |
| Third year | 41 (15.7) |
| Fourth year | 65 (24.9) |
| Fifth year | 56 (21.5) |
| Overall scores, mean±SD | |
| Avoidant coping | 20.65±1.80 |
| Approach coping | 19.62±1.58 |
| Anxiety | 3.45±1.00 |
| Fear | 2.46±1.07 |
| Anger | 3.14±1.37 |
| Sadness | 2.15±1.11 |
SD: standard deviation