Table 5 A comparison of the mean scores of quality of life (QOL) in women with MS with and without Sexual dysfunction (SD)
From: Sexual dysfunction in women with multiple sclerosis: prevalence and impact on quality of life
QOL Domain | Without SD (FSFI > 28) | with SD (FSFI < 28) | t | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mean (SD) | Mean (SD) | |||
Physical function | 71.85 (28.69) | 60.68 (29.78( | 2.998 | 0.003 |
Role limitation due to physical problems | 54.49 (44.36) | 43.36 (43.75) | 2.004 | 0.046 |
Role limitation due to emotional problems | 51.31 (47.95) | 40.91 (45.37) | 1.742 | 0.083 |
Pain | 83.85 (21.30) | 69.49 (24.72) | 5.079 | <  0.001 |
Emotional well-being | 65.52 (18.61) | 57.59 (21.13) | 3.072 | 0.002 |
Energy | 55.55 (20.32) | 49.04 (21.15) | 2.460 | 0.014 |
Health perceptions | 60.84 (20.17) | 55.59 (20.47) | 2.038 | 0.042 |
Social function | 82.49 (16.95) | 72.59 (22.01) | 4.212 | <  0.001 |
Cognitive function | 80.00(21.63) | 70.40 (25.48) | 3.323 | 0.001 |
Health distress | 75.00 (23.60) | 68.10 (27.47) | 2.067 | 0.040 |
Sexual function | 93.70 (13.70) | 62.48 (26.09) | 13.346 | < 0.001 |
Change in health | 51.40 (29.03) | 47.81 (26.15) | 1.046 | 0.297 |
Satisfaction with sexual function | 85.17 (21.13) | 55.76 (30.44) | 9.466 | < 0.001 |
Overall QOL | 72.05 (15.69) | 64.40 (18.40) | 3.430 | 0.001 |
Physical health composite score | 69.97 (17.02) | 59.63 (19.20) | 4.336 | < 0.001 |
Mental health composite score | 66.78 (19.13) | 58.21 (19.85) | 3.455 | 0.001 |