Mean (SD) SF-36 scores in patients with AS with low (⩽12 years) and high (>12 years) education
| Low (n = 136) | High (n = 178) | p Value* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| *Independent sample t test. | |||
| Mental health | 63 (22) | 76 (15) | <0.0001 |
| Role emotional | 50 (45) | 77 (36) | <0.0001 |
| Social functioning | 62 (29) | 76 (23) | <0.0001 |
| Vitality | 36 (22) | 48 (22) | <0.0001 |
| General health | 44 (24) | 55 (23) | <0.0001 |
| Bodily pain | 35 (22) | 51(20) | <0.0001 |
| Physical functioning | 62 (24) | 78 (21) | <0.0001 |
| Role physical | 31 (37) | 53 (41) | <0.0001 |