| Employed n = 58 | Not employed n = 125 | |
|---|---|---|
| Female; nr (%) | 49(84.5) | 102(81.6) |
| Age; yr (SD) | 47.6(8.7) | 54.8(8.2)* |
| Disease duration; yr (SD) | 9.2(8.7) | 13.2(9.1)* |
| Education; yr (SD) | 14.4(3.1) | 11.9(3.6)* |
| DAS-28; mean (SD) | 5.3(1.1) | 5.5(1.1) |
| MHAQ (0–3; mean (SD)) | 0.8(0.6) | 1.5 (0.7)* |
*t-test for continuos values and chi-square for proportions and significance level <0.05.