| State anxiety (Mean ± SD) | P value | Trait anxiety (Mean ± SD) | P value |
---|---|---|---|---|
Sex | Â | Â | Â | Â |
   Women | 41.4 ± 10.2 | P*<0.005 | 43.9 ± 8.6 | P* > 0.05 |
   Men | 37.9 ± 10.9 |  | 42.2 ± 9.1 |  |
Job Title | Â | Â | Â | Â |
   Doctor | 38.6 ± 10.6 | P** > 0.05 | 41.7 ± 10.1 | P** > 0.05 |
   Nurse | 41.5 ± 10.2 |  | 43.9 ± 7.2 |  |
   Allied Health Worker | 39.2 ± 11.0 |  | 43.8 ± 9.1 |  |
Work site | Â | Â | Â | Â |
   UH | 39.8 ± 10.4 | P* > 0.05 | 42.7 ± 8.5 | P* > 0.05 |
   SH | 39.8 ± 10.9 |  | 43.6 ± 9.3 |  |
Is swine flu a serious outbreak? | Â | Â | Â | Â |
   Yes | 40.2 ± 10.6 | P* > 0.05 | 43.4 ± 8.9 | P* > 0.05 |
   No | 39.1 ± 10.8 |  | 42.7 ± 8.9 |  |
Is swine flu a fatal disease? | Â | Â | Â | Â |
   Yes | 40.6 ± 10.2 | P* > 0.05 | 43.9 ± 9.2 | P* > 0.05 |
   No | 39.0 ± 11.1 |  | 42.4 ± 8.5 |  |
Is the vaccine protective? | Â | Â | Â | Â |
   Yes | 37.6 ± 10.8 | P* > 0.05 | 41.6 ± 10.1 | P* > 0.05 |
   No | 40.3 ± 10.6 |  | 43.5 ± 8.6 |  |
Is the vaccine safe? | Â | Â | Â | Â |
   Yes | 35.1 ± 10.5 | P* < 0.01 | 41.0 ± 9.0 | P* > 0.05 |
   No | 40.3 ± 10.5 |  | 43.4 ± 8.4 |  |
Were you vaccinated? | Â | Â | Â | Â |
   Yes | 39.0 ± 11.9 | P* > 0.05 | 42.5 ± 7.8 | P* > 0.05 |
   No | 39.9 ± 10.5 |  | 45.2 ± 9.1 |  |