Table 5.
Mean Scores, Standard Deviations, Cut-Off Scores and Number and Percentage of PLWH With Cognitive Symptoms Scoring Sub-Optimally on HRQL Domain Scales.
| HRQoL domain (scoring range) | Mean | SD | Cut-offa | Number suboptimal | % suboptimal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical function (0-16) | 13.47 | 2.92 | Q1:12+ | 34 | 33 |
| Cognitive functioning (0-22) | 17.85 | 3.12 | 18 | 52 | 50.5 |
| Social connectedness (20-120) | 75.33 | 19.1 | Q1:63+ | 29 | 28.4 |
| Physical health (0-100) | 39.66 | 11.71 | 50 | 82 | 79.6 |
| Mental health (0-100) | 42.76 | 13.5 | 50 | 70 | 68 |
| HIV stigma (8-40)a | 18.08 | 8.44 | Q4:22+ | 28 | 27.7 |
| Self-concept (0-40) | 23.85 | 6.33 | 15 | 34 | 33 |
| Acceptance of CI (8-40) | 31.56 | 8.85 | Q1:25+ | 26 | 26.5 |
| Perceived control over CI (0-100) | 36.2 | 15.59 | Q4:45+ | 27 | 26.2 |
SD, standard deviation.
a
Higher scores indicate worse outcome.
+Based on literature, if not available based on lower (Q1) or upper (Q4) quartile.