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University of Washington Quality-of-Life Subscale Scores for the Whole Group and by Health Literacy Level (N = 218).
| Variables | Total (N = 218) | Inadequate Health Literacy (n = 30) | Adequate Health Literacy (n = 188) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical QOL, mean ± SD | 76.7 ± 17.7 | 69.6 ± 17.8 | 77.9 ± 17.5 |
| Social-emotional QOL, mean ± SD | 77.8 ± 18.9 | 65.9 ± 22.3 | 79.7 ± 17.6 |
SD = standard deviation; QOL = quality of life.
