Age and anxiety state of the parents
| Mothers | Fathers | Total group | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Values are mean (SD). | |||
| *p = 0.01, **p = 0.03 compared with mothers. | |||
| PSS:NICU, parental stressor scale: neonatal intensive care unit. | |||
| Age (years) | 31.07 (5.77) | 33.06 (5.47)* | 31.62 (5.75) |
| State anxiety | 51.25 (14.10) | 46.93 (13.92)** | 49.97 (14.16) |
| Trait anxiety | 41.61 (11.02) | 38.25 (9.92)** | 40.66 (10.81) |
| PSS:NICU | 2.38 (0.68) | 2.18 (0.61)** | 2.33 (0.67) |