MDHAQ scores and physician global assessment according to BMI groups
| MDHAQ scores | Normal (BMI=18.5–25) | Overweight (BMI=25–30) | Obesity (BMI>30) |
|---|---|---|---|
| RA (N=381) | 110 (29%) | 112 (30%) | 154 (40%) |
| Function (0–10) | 2.1 (2.2) | 2.4 (2.2) | 2.9 (2.0)* |
| Pain (0–10) | 4.4 (2.8) | 4.6 (3.0) | 5.1 (3.1)* |
| Fatigue (0–10) | 3.4 (2.9) | 3.6 (3.1) | 4.5 (3.2)* |
| PATGL (0–10) | 3.8 (2.7) | 4.1 (3.1) | 4.8 (2.8)* |
| Depression (0–3.3) | 0.5 (0.7) | 0.5 (0.7) | 0.6 (0.8) |
| OA (N=420) | 60 (14%) | 102 (24%) | 247 (59%) |
| Function (0–10) | 1.7 (1.5) | 2.6 (1.8) | 3.2 (2.0)* |
| Pain (0–10) | 5.1 (2.9) | 6.7 (2.5) | 6.6 (2.6)* |
| Fatigue (0–10) | 3.4 (2.9) | 4.3 (2.9) | 5.3 (3.1)* |
| PATGL (0–10) | 4.5 (3.1) | 5.7 (2.5) | 5.9 (2.7)* |
| Depression (0–3.3) | 0.4 (0.6) | 0.6 (0.8) | 0.7 (0.8)* |
| SLE (N=299) | 84 (28%) | 85 (28%) | 121 (40%) |
| Function (0–10) | 1.4 (1.5) | 1.2 (1.6) | 2.3 (2.1)* |
| Pain (0–10) | 3.5 (3.2) | 3.9 (3.1) | 5.2 (3.3)* |
| Fatigue (0–10) | 4.2 (3.3) | 4.2 (3.4) | 5.1 (3.2) |
| PATGL (0–10) | 3.6 (2.9) | 3.9 (3.1) | 4.6 (3.2)* |
| Depression (0–3.3) | 0.4 (0.6) | 0.4 (0.6) | 0.7 (0.8)* |
*p<0.01.