Table 5 Comparison of preschool age group (2–6 years), and their parent’s anxiety at induction of anaesthesia
Variable | Anxiety | PPIA N (%) | Parental absence N (%) | Test statistic (χ2; P value) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Children of age group 2–6 | No | 6 (21.4) | 0 (0) | 6.945; 0.01 |
Yes | 22 (78.6) | 29 (100) | ||
Parents of age group 2–6 | No | 4 (14.3) | 0 (0) | 4.456; 0.052 |
Yes | 24 (85.7) | 29 (100) |