Table 3 Responses to the questionnaire on reasons for feeling anxious
Which of the following is bothering you | No. of cases | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
Fear of feeling pain after surgery | 43 | 41.0 |
Fear of results of surgery | 35 | 33.3 |
Concern about family | 34 | 32.4 |
Fear of something gone wrong | 27 | 25.7 |
Fear of feeling pain during surgery | 26 | 24.8 |
None | 24 | 22.9 |
Fear of unknown | 21 | 20.0 |
Waking up during surgery | 12 | 11.4 |
Financial burden | 12 | 11.4 |
Others (fear of needle, fear of delayed recovery and fear of blood) | 3 | 2.85 |