Table 5. KDQOL-36 domain subscale with employment status.
| Variables | Employed (n = 159) | Unemployed (n = 159) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Symptoms/Problem list | 82.03 ± 15.10 | 68.33 ± 18.63 | <0.001 a |
| (Mean ± SD) | |||
| Effects of kidney disease | 66.00 ± 19.92 | 43.42 ± 22.57 | <0.001 a |
| (Mean ± SD) | |||
| Burden of kidney disease | 69.26 ± 22.94 | 47.56 ± 28.70 | <0.001 a |
| (Mean ± SD) | |||
| SF-12 Physical composite | 46.04 ± 10.43 | 34.25 ± 10.36 | <0.001 a |
| (Mean ± SD) | |||
| SF-12 Mental composite | 48.59 ± 9.81 | 38.94 ± 11.05 | <0.001 a |
| (Mean ± SD) |
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