Table 3.
Comparative multivariate analysis of SF-36 quality of life scores between the study groups*.
| SF-36 scale | Regression Coefficient (B) | Standard Error of B | Standardized Regression Coefficient (Beta) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical function (PF) | 1.35 | 1.77 | 0.04 | 0.448 |
| Role emotion (RE) | 1.8 | 2.82 | 0.03 | 0.524 |
| Vitality (VT) | 6.78 | 1.78 | 0.19 | <0.001 |
| Mental health (MH) | 2.59 | 1.51 | 0.09 | 0.088 |
| Social function (SF) | 2.64 | 1.83 | 0.07 | 0.151 |
| Bodily pain (BP) | 5.75 | 2.2 | 0.13 | 0.009 |
| General health (GH) | 4.26 | 2.13 | 0.1 | 0.046 |
| Role physical (RP) | 7.4 | 2.89 | 0.13 | 0.011 |
| Mental component summary (MCS) | 3.94 | 1.54 | 0.13 | 0.011 |
| Physical component summary (PCS) | 4.3 | 1.66 | 0.12 | 0.01 |
* For all comparisons, Ramat Negev group used as the reference group. Adjusted for socio-demographic variables and health-related habits.