[Table/Fig-2]:
Comparison of quality of life in family caregivers for gender and quality of life in general population in Iran.
| Subscales | Female (n=172) | Male (n=66) | Total mean | General Population standard | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean (Standard deviation) | Mean (Standard deviation) | Mean (Standard deviation) | Mean (Standard deviation) | ||
| Physical functioning | 66.58 ± 24.50 | 80.75 ± 20.99 | 70.44 ± 24.43 | 85.3 ± 20.8 | p<0.0001 |
| Role limitation physical problems | 42.75 ± 35.18 | 51.53 ± 39.98 | 45 ± 36.74 | 70 ± 38 | 0.123 |
| Bodily pain | 57.45 ± 29.56 | 67 ± 30.33 | 59.95 ± 30.05 | 79.4 ± 25.1 | 0.028 |
| General health | 56.01 ± 18.56 | 64.16 ± 16.51 | 58.31 ± 18.30 | 67.5 ± 20.4 | 0.002 |
| Vitality | 54.29 ± 20.72 | 61.30 ± 24.22 | 56.12 ± 21.94 | 65.8 ± 17.3 | 0.028 |
| Social functioning | 57.96 ± 25.89 | 64.77 ± 28.74 | 59.82 ± 26.78 | 76 ± 24.4 | 0.080 |
| Role limitation emotional problems | 46.27 ± 37.71 | 54.16 ± 37.79 | 48.36 ± 37.75 | 65.6 ± 41.4 | 0.155 |
| Mental health | 54.29 ± 22.66 | 63.03 ± 22.13 | 56.66 ± 22.80 | 67 ± 18 | 0.008 |