Table 2.
Comparison of mean WHOQOL-Bref domains between the general population and each of the case groups (ADHD caregivers and diabetes patients).
| WHOQOL domains | Normative data mean (SD) | ADHD caregivers mean (SD) | Diabetes patients mean (SD) | “p” |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical | (a) 57.9 (10.5) | 70.3 (17.1) | – | 0.0003 |
| (b) 59.2 (10.2) | – | 54.8 (17.6) | NS | |
| Psychological | (a) 62.5 (12.4) | 64.1 (16.0) | – | NS |
| (b) 63.0 (12.3) | – | 60.2 (19.1) | 0.03 | |
| Social relations | (a) 68.9 (21.7) | 61.9 (21.3) | – | <0.001 |
| (b) 72.7 (17.3) | – | 63.6 (18.9) | 0.0002 | |
| Environment | (a) 59.7 (15.1) | 55.8 (13.6) | – | 0.02 |
| (b) 62.2 (15.9) | – | 51.4 (18.4) | 0.002 |
(a) Normative data between the age range of 30–44 years old and (b) normative data between the age range of 45 and 64 years old.
NS = not significant.