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Table 4 Descriptive and comparative analysis between genders for quality of life and functional capacity variables

From: Depression diagnosed by the mini international neuropsychiatric interview plus (MINI) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: relationship with functional capacity and quality of life

Variable

Total

Males

Females

(p value)

n = 54

n = 30

n = 24

SGRQSYMPTOMS (%)

53.85 ± 20.22

53.41 ± 19.70

54.39 ± 21.26

0.766

SGRQACTIVITY (%)

66.44 ± 17.65

63.78 ± 17.62

69.75 ± 17.49

0.238

SGRQIMPACT (%)

38.63 ± 22.15

34.51 ± 21.45

43.78 ± 22.38

0.259

SGRQTOTAL (%)

49.59 ± 18.42

46.53 ± 17.95

53.41 ± 18.66

0.244

6MWD (meters)

445.2 ± 95.81

468.2 ± 105.0*

416.3 ± 75.44

0.005

6MWD (% of predicted)

97.21 ± 24.40

101.6 ± 27.24

91.74 ± 19.48

0.123

UULEX (# of arm elevations)

257.2 ± 82.15

281.9 ± 89.26*

226.4 ± 61.02

0.016

  1. Data expressed as mean ± standard deviation
  2. SGRQ saint george’s respiratory questionnaire—total score and scores on symptoms, activity, and impact domains, 6MWD six-minute walking distance, UULEX unsupported upper-limb exercise test