Table 3.
Total score and score for each dimension in hemodialysis patientswith regard to gender.
| Male (65) | Female (60) | t value | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCS | ||||
| PF | 74.08 ± 21.25 | 56.08 ± 30.48 | 3.853 | .010 |
| PR | 79.62 ± 38.50 | 55.00 ± 50.17 | 3.091 | .000 |
| BP | 88.82 ± 17.52 | 80.03 ± 22.40 | 2.453 | .039 |
| GC | 56.78 ± 13.91 | 49.38 ± 17.24 | 2.651 | .058 |
| MCS | ||||
| VT | 64.46 ± 11.73 | 55.00 ± 15.38 | 3.885 | .197 |
| SF | 65.58 ± 20.61 | 58.96 ± 22.68 | 1.709 | .208 |
| RE | 84.62 ± 34.90 | 78.89 ± 40.69 | 0.846 | .062 |
| MH | 73.35 ± 1.84 | 72.33 ± 11.10 | 0.496 | .814 |
| Total score | 112.25 ± 11.75 | 102.46 ± 15.53 | 3.993 | .003 |
BP: body pain; GC: general condition; MCS: Mental Component Scores; MH: mental health; PCS: Physical Component Scores; PF: physiological function; PR: physical role; RE: role-emotion; SF: social function; VT: vitality.
p < .05 indicates statistical difference between male and female (marked in bold).