Table 3.
SLEQoL, FACIT, PHQ-9, and PSQI in the study population based on hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis (HPA axis) test (n = 39).
| Variables | Adrenal insufficiency (n = 5) | Normal adrenal function (n = 34) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SLEQoL (mean ± SD) | 63.6 ± 18.27 | 69.74 ± 24.55 | 0.77 |
| Physical (mean ± SD) | 9.4 ± 5.50 | 8.29 ± 2.69 | 0.93 |
| Activity (mean ± SD) | 14.6 ± 7.02 | 15.82 ± 8.22 | 0.64 |
| Symptom (mean ± SD) | 13.4 ± 4.22 | 15.5 ± 7.87 | 0.88 |
| Treatment (mean ± SD) | 6.4 ± 3.21 | 5.74 ± 2.06 | 0.83 |
| Mood (mean ± SD) | 7 ± 2.83 | 7.56 ± 3.93 | 0.98 |
| Self-image (mean ± SD) | 12.8 ± 4.44 | 15.29 ± 5.62 | 0.35 |
| FACIT (mean ± SD) | 10.4 ± 4.83 | 13.38 ± 6.07 | 0.22 |
| PHQ-9 (mean ± SD) | 7 ± 2.74 | 5.47 ± 3.66 | 0.24 |
| PHQ − 9 > 9 (n, %) | 2 (40) | 7 (20.6) | 0.34 |
| PSQI (mean ± SD) | 7 ± 4.3 | 7.32 ± 3.84 | 0.77 |
| PSQI ≥ 6 (n, %) | 2 (40) | 18 (52.9) | 0.59 |
SLE: systemic lupus erythematosus; SLEQoL: systemic lupus erythematosus quality of life; FACIT: functional assessment of chronic illness therapy; PHQ-9: patient health questionnaire; PSQI: Pittsburgh's sleep quality index. PHQ − 9 > 9 indicates moderate-severe depressive symptom; PSQI ≥ 6 indicates poor sleeper.