Table 3. Comparison of Mean and Standard Deviation of Overall QOL and Its Dimensions in Depressed and Non-Depressed Groups.
| Dimensions of Quality of Life | Depressed, 16 <, (Mean ± SD) | Non-depressed, 16≤, (Mean ± SD) | 95% Confidence Interval of the Difference | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall quality of life | 52.85 ± 11.80 | 63.72 ± 12.86 | 5.96 - 11.11 | 0.001 |
| General health | 54.17 ± 15.67 | 64.09 ± 14.08 | 1.72 - 7.67 | 0.001 |
| Physical functioning | 57.10 ± 19.81 | 64.45 ± 22.42 | 1.26 - 10.81 | 0.007 |
| Functional limitations due to physical health problems | 53.36 ± 15.74 | 57.00 ± 19.35 | 4.15 - 12.22 | 0.073 |
| Functional limitations due to emotional problems | 58.75 ± 19.99 | 65.78 ± 22.35 | 7.85 - 17.11 | 0.003 |
| Social functioning | 51.98 ± 21.87 | 67.76 ± 21.57 | 2.55 - 11.63 | 0.001 |
| Bodily pain | 50.09 ± 25.48 | 61.17 ± 24.77 | 3.40 - 13.86 | 0.001 |
| Vitality | 43.45 ± 16.38 | 59.72 ± 17.28 | 7.60 - 14.18 | 0.001 |
| Mental health | 52.45 ± 19.08 | 70.04 ± 16.25 | 7.32 - 14.31 | 0.001 |