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Distribution of scores for the five components of KDQOL
| Frequency (%) | Burden of kidney disease | Symptoms and problems | Effects of kidney disease on daily life | MCS | PCS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA | 14 (12.8) | 15 (23.5) | 19 (17.1) | 16 (14.5) | 10 (9.1) |
| A | 75 (68.8) | 70 (63.1) | 72 (64.9) | 73 (66.4) | 74 (67.3) |
| AA | 20 (18.3) | 26 (23.4) | 20 (18) | 21 (19.1) | 26 (23.6) |
Abbreviations: KDQOL, Kidney Disease QOL-36 surveys; BA, below average; A, average; AA, above average; MCS, mental component survey; PCS, physical component survey.
