Table 4 Descriptive statistics of mental health characteristics of respondents in correlation with long-term illness (N = 78)
Mental health characteristics | Experiencing long-term illness (in %) | p-value |
|---|---|---|
Feel isolated/disconnected | 48.7 | 0.000 |
Feel anxious/uneasy/nervous | 46.2 | 0.000 |
Get negative/pessimistic thoughts | 66.7 | 0.000 |
Experiencing mood swings | 48.7 | 0.007 |
Suicidal ideation | 38.5 | 0.000 |
Consider yourself inferior than others | 30.8 | 0.000 |
Under pressure to behave like straight people | 43.6 | 0.098 |