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Known-group validity of QOLSID
| Parameter | Variable | QOLSID score | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| HbA1c | Poor control (n = 87) | 28.31 ± 5.36 | 0.000 |
| Good control (n = 13) | 34.54 ± 2.60 | ||
| Duration of DM | >10 years (n = 46) | 27.89 ± 5.40 | 0.026 |
| ≤10 years (n = 54) | 30.09 ± 5.40 | ||
| Gender | Female (n = 48) | 27.67 ± 5.94 | 0.017 |
| Male (n = 52) | 30.52 ± 4.75 | ||
| Comorbid disease | Presence of comorbid disease (n = 80) | 28.49 ± 5.70 | 0.032 |
| Absence of comorbid disease (n = 20) | 31.65 ± 3.70 |
