Comparison of health related quality of life of respondents with and without osteoarthritis (OA)
| Variables | OA respondents (n=138) | Non-OA respondents (n=146) | p Value (t test) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Values are mean (SD). The higher the results the better the quality of life. | |||
| EQ-5Dutility (scale 0–1) | 0.58 (0.31) | 0.81 (0.19) | <0.001 |
| Current health (scale 0–100) | 56.4 (25.6) | 70.4 (20.0) | <0.001 |
| Future health (scale 0–100) | 60.2 (23.3) | 75.2 (19.3) | <0.001 |