Table 4.
SF-36 scaled scores (mean ± s.d.) for HCV-infected mothers who transmitted virus to the enrolled child versus non-infected caregivers
| HCV-infected mothers (n=43) | Non-infected caregivers (n=67) | |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Functioning | 77 ± 27 | 86 ± 23 |
| Role-Physical | 75 ± 28 | 87 ± 24* |
| Bodily Pain | 68 ± 29 | 80 ± 24 |
| General Health | 57 ± 23 | 77 ± 21* |
| Vitality | 56 ± 20 | 63 ± 20 |
| Social Functioning | 77 ± 24 | 87 ± 23 |
| Role-Emotional | 77 ± 23 | 90 ± 21* |
| Mental Health | 68 ± 19 | 75 ± 19 |
p < 0.006