Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety in Adolescent Girls
Author Information
Author(s): Karbasi Afsaneh, Arman Soroor, Maracy Mohamad Reza
Primary Institution: Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
Hypothesis
Is semi-attendance group cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) as effective as attendance group CBT for treating anxiety disorders in adolescent girls?
Conclusion
Both attendance and semi-attendance group CBT are effective in treating anxiety disorders in adolescent girls, with similar efficacy.
Supporting Evidence
- Both attendance and semi-attendance CBT showed significant improvement in anxiety scores after treatment.
- The study found no significant difference in efficacy between the two therapy groups.
- Participants in both groups had similar levels of drop out and compliance.
Takeaway
This study shows that both types of group therapy can help girls with anxiety feel better, and they work just as well as each other.
Methodology
Randomized clinical trial with 42 adolescent girls divided into two groups receiving different lengths of CBT sessions.
Limitations
The small sample size may limit the ability to detect significant differences.
Participant Demographics
Adolescent girls aged 12-17 with at least one anxiety disorder.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p = 0.311
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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