Mean (SD) SF-36 scores in male and female patients with AS
| Female (n = 117) | Male (n = 197) | p Value* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| *Independent sample t test. | |||
| Mental health | 69 (19) | 71 (20) | 0.45 |
| Role emotional | 61 (43) | 68 (41) | 0.19 |
| Social functioning | 68 (27) | 71 (26) | 0.33 |
| Vitality | 37 (22) | 46 (22) | 0.001 |
| General health | 50 (24) | 51 (24) | 0.10 |
| Bodily pain | 41 (21) | 45 (23) | 0.12 |
| Physical functioning | 67 (23) | 73 (24) | 0.01 |
| Role physical | 36 (38) | 49 (41) | 0.01 |