Table 2.
Health-related quality of life in patients with type 2 diabetes and its association with age
| SF-36 dimensions | Percent Mean (SD) | Association with age r (P-value) |
|---|---|---|
| Physical functioning | 30.0 (32.6) | −0.170 (0.092) |
| Role-physical | 31.3 (46.0) | −0.127 (0.208) |
| Bodily pain | 38.1 (32.5) | 0.093 (0.358) |
| General health | 44.0 (17.9) | 0.080 (0.428) |
| Vitality | 42.2 (26.1) | −0.078 (0.440) |
| Social functioning | 51.4 (26.8) | −0.006 (0.952) |
| Role-emotional | 52.7 (49.3) | −0.061 (0.544) |
| Mental health | 47.9 (24.5) | 0.012 (0.909) |
Note: r, Pearson’s correlation coefficient.
Abbreviations: SF-36, Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey; SD, standard deviation.