Table 6 Comparison of mean SF-36 domain scores in study participants and the general population of Malaysia
SF-36 domain | Mean score (SD)a | 95% CI of the difference | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
All participants (n = 121) | |||
 Physical functioning | 80.79 (20.97) | −8.79, −1.42 | 0.007 |
 Role-physical | 68.18 (40.05) | −21.06, −6.64 | <0.001 |
 Bodily pain | 77.50 (23.11) | 3.38, 11.70 | <0.001 |
 General health | 59.88 (21.37) | −10.71, −3.02 | 0.001 |
 Vitality | 67.89 (20.76) | −2.63, 4.84 | 0.560 |
 Role-emotional | 74.10 (41.61) | −12.61, 2.36 | 0.178 |
 Social functioning | 79.86 (20.56) | −7.58, −0.17 | 0.040 |
 Mental health | 70.15 (18.04) | −7.76, −1.26 | 0.007 |
Participants on HAART (n = 98) | |||
 Physical functioning | 80.51 (21.00) | −9.68, −1.26 | 0.011 |
 Role-physical | 68.11 (39.12) | −21.76, −6.07 | 0.001 |
 Bodily pain | 76.64 (23.48) | 1.98, 11.39 | 0.006 |
 General health | 61.58 (21.09) | −9.39, −0.93 | 0.017 |
 Vitality | 67.40 (20.91) | −3.58, 4.80 | 0.774 |
 Role-emotional | 73.81 (41.52) | −13.74, 2.90 | 0.199 |
 Social functioning | 79.08 (20.29) | −8.72, −0.58 | 0.026 |
 Mental health | 70.98 (18.26) | −7.34, −0.02 | 0.049 |