Characteristics of patients with rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia
| Rheumatoid arthritis (n=142) | Fibromyalgia (n=167) | |
|---|---|---|
| Gender: female, n (%)** | 108 (76) | 158 (95) |
| Age (years), mean (SD)** | 58.8 (13.4) | 49.8 (12.3) |
| Marital status, n (%) | ||
| Single | 17 (12) | 21 (13) |
| Married/partnered | 104 (73) | 126 (76) |
| Divorced | 11 (8) | 13 (8) |
| Widowed | 10 (7) | 6 (4) |
| Education level, n (%) | ||
| Primary | 14 (10) | 12 (7) |
| Secondary | 87 (61) | 126 (75) |
| Tertiary | 39 (28) | 28 (17) |
| Years with symptoms, mean (SD)* | 17.2 (12.1) | 14.3 (10.6) |
| Years since diagnosis, mean (SD)** | 16.1 (12.6) | 7.1 (8.4) |
| Work status, n (%) | ||
| Employed full time | 11 (8) | 24 (14) |
| Employed part time* | 26 (18) | 49 (29) |
| Unemployed | 7 (5) | 13 (8) |
| Retired** | 41 (29) | 16 (10) |
| Workmen's Compensation Act/benefit | 38 (27) | 46 (28) |
| Housewife | 20 (14) | 25 (15) |