Table 2. Comparison of Means of Variables Analyzed by Sex in Patients with Chikungunya Arthritis.
Characteristics | Mean ± SD | p-value | |
Men | Women | ||
Age (years) | 55.9 ± 12 | 58.9 ± 14 | 0.363 |
Time between first symptoms and first visit (days) | 35.4 ± 18 | 43 ± 21 | 0.160 |
Rheumatoid factor | 0 | 10 ± 33.5 | 0.081 |
Disease activity (DAS28-ESR) | 5.6 ± 1.1 | 6.0 ± 1.2 | 0.161 |
Pain intensity (VAS) | 74.2 ± 16.7 | 82.6 ± 19.2 | 0.109 |