Table 2.
Mean and standard deviation of the SF-36 in the control and osteoarthritis groups.
| Components | Dimensions | Control Group (n = 30) | OA Group (n = 60) | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical health component | PF | 91.25 (11.54) | 36.50 (24.28) | <0.001 |
| BR | 84.58 (23.31) | 28.33 (24.99) | <0.001 | |
| BP | 82.08 (26.40) | 17.29 (19.81) | <0.001 | |
| GH | 75.50 (15.50) | 36.83 (21.35) | <0.001 | |
| Mental Health component | VT | 68.54 (17.17) | 41.25 (19.23) | <0.001 |
| SF | 87.92 (15.22) | 36.46 (32.81) | <0.001 | |
| ES | 72.22 (27.88) | 28.75 (26.81) | <0.001 | |
| MH | 69.26 (14.35) | 44.44 (24.33) | <0.001 |
Statistically significant mean difference (p < 0.05). Values are expressed as the mean (SD: standard deviation). PF: Physical function; BR: role limitations due to physical health problems; BP: body pain; GH: general health problems; VT: vitality; SF: social function; ES: role limitations due to emotional health problems; MH: general mental health problems.