Factors associated with impaired physical and mental quality of life: results of bivariate analysis

VariablesPCS (M ± SD)p-valueMCS (M ± SD)p-value
Total score36.9 ± 13.135.9 ± 19.4
Depression0.0080.672
        No42.5 ± 9.136.7 ± 23.4
        Yes33.9 ± 13.934.6 ± 9.5
Age0.0010.002
        < 50 years43.3 ± 9.145.2 ± 12.1
        ≥ 50 years32.9 ± 13.730.2 ± 21.1
Level of education 0.0220.095
        Illiterate32.7 ± 13.830.3 ± 22.2
        Literate43.7 ± 8.842.9 ± 13.7
Hypertension0.0320.053
        No38.4 ± 12.737.9 ± 19.1
        Yes28.9 ± 12.625.0 ± 18.7
Diabetes 0.0800.034
        No38.1 ±12.338.1 ± 18.0
        yes30.3 ± 15.924.0 ± 13.8
FEV1: (r)r = 0.300.025r = 0.310.018

MCS: mental component summary; PCS: physical component summary; FEV1: forced expiratory volume in 1 second