Table 3.
SF-36 scaled scores for caregivers in the study sample, normative sample, and comparison groups
| Study Sample (n=114) | Normative Sample20 (n=2,474) | Adult HCV Sample22 (n=70) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Functioning | 82 ± 25 | 84 ± 23 | 82 ± 17 |
| Role-Physical | 82 ± 26 | 81 ± 34 | 58 ± 45*** |
| Bodily Pain | 75 ± 27 | 75 ± 24 | 67 ± 26 |
| General Health | 69 ± 24 | 72 ± 20 | 43 ± 27*** |
| Vitality | 60 ± 20 | 61 ± 21 | 49 ± 20*** |
| Social Functioning | 83 ± 24 | 83 ± 23 | 65 ± 18*** |
| Role-Emotional | 84 ± 23 | 81 ± 33 | 64 ± 43*** |
| Mental Health | 72 ± 19 | 75 ± 18 | 66 ± 11* |
Data are expressed as Mean ± SD
p ≤ 0.001
p ≤ 0.0001