Table 2.
Comparison of quality of life, anxiety, depression, loneliness and social isolation across gender in patients with leg ulcers
| Male patients with leg ulcers (n = 53) | Female patients with leg ulcers (n = 49) | P‐value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total score DLQI, mean ± SD | 12·71 ± 2·22 | 13·90 ± 2·70 | 0·018 |
| Total score HADS‐total, mean ± SD | 16·24 ± 6·27 | 17·67 ± 5·98 | 0·245 |
| Total score HADS‐anxiety, mean ± SD | 8·26 ± 3·25 | 9·73 ± 3·27 | 0·027 |
| Total score HADS‐depression, mean ± SD | 8·04 ± 3·10 | 8·46 ± 2·62 | 0·463 |
| Total score UCLA, mean ± SD | 44·32 ± 6·59 | 46·96 ± 6·60 | 0·048 |
| Total score Rosenberg, mean ± SD | 15·46 ± 2·70 | 16·13 ± 3·09 | 0·254 |
DLQI, Dermatology Life Quality Index; HADS, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale; SD, standard deviation.