Table 3.
Comparison of SF-36 scores between ARTs and natural conception groups after childbirth using Mann-Whitney U test
| ARTs (n=86) | Natural conception (n=76) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean (SD) | Mean (SD) | P value | |
| Physical functioning | 73.5 (23.4) | 88.2 (16.6) | <0.0001 |
| Role physical | 63.9 (42.9) | 55.9 (38.2) | 0.213 |
| Bodily pain | 72.9 (24.9) | 64.0 (27.9) | 0.034 |
| General health | 76.7 (15.0) | 71.8 (22.2) | 0.100 |
| Vitality | 62.3 (17.6) | 56.2 (16.5) | 0.024 |
| Social functioning | 82.6 (17.9) | 81.8 (23.5) | 0.793 |
| Role emotional | 85.6 (30.9) | 59.2 (39.1) | <0.0001 |
| Mental health | 76.2 (14.4) | 69.5 (16.6) | 0.006 |