Fig. 1

Path diagram of sequential mediation for HRQOL (SF-12 Physical Component Score). ^aAnxiety symptoms measured with ZSAS (Zung Self-Rating Anxiety Scale). ^bCoping styles measured with the Coping Inventory for Stressful Situations (CISS-SF). E.S effect size of total indirect effect for the mediation model, CI confidence interval, n.s. no significant. *p < 0.05; **p < 0.001