Table 4.
Comparison of QoL among TB/HIV co-infected and HIV-infected patients without TB
| QOL domain | Mean difference for TB/HIV co-infected | Mean Difference for HIV-infected without TB | Mean difference of differences (95% CI) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical |
5.1 (4.2 – 6.0) |
0.7 (0.4 – 1.1) |
4.4 (3.4 - 5.4) |
0.000 |
| Psychological |
3.3 (2.6 – 4.0) |
1.2 (0.9 – 1.5) |
2.1 (1.4 - 2.9) |
0.000 |
| Level of independence |
5.7 (4.9 – 6.6) |
1.6 (1.3 – 2.0) |
4.1 (3.2 - 5.0) |
0.000 |
| Social relationships |
2.6 (1.7 – 3.5) |
0.6 (0.2 – 1.0) |
1.2 (1.1 - 2.9) |
0.000 |
| Environmental health |
2.8 (2.1 – 3.6) |
1.2 (0.9 – 1.6) |
1.6 (0.8 - 2.4) |
0.000 |
| Spiritual health | 3.1 (2.3 – 4.0) | 0.7 (0.4 – 1.0) | 2.4 (1.5 - 3.3) | 0.000 |