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Summary of the differences in the means for PCS and MCS in the three different variables.
| Variable | PCS (mean±SD) | P value | MCS (mean±SD) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type of patient | ||||
| Cases | 41.3±8.9 | <.001 | 47.8±9.1 | <.001 |
| Controls | 47.5 ±9.5 | 51.5±9.4 | ||
| Gender | ||||
| Male | 47.8±9.3 | <.001 | 52.5±8.3 | <.001 |
| Female | 41.2±9.1 | 46.9±9.6 | ||
| Control status | ||||
| Controlled | 44.3±9.5 | .022 | 51.9±8.5 | .002 |
| Uncontrolled | 40.7±8.8 | 47.1±8.9 |
PCS: Physical component score, MCS: Mental component score.
