Table 2 Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of the children with Beta-Thalassemia major
Total (n = 241) | Boys (n = 153) | Girls (n = 88) | p value* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Physical QoL score | 81.3 ± 21.3 | 82.3 ± 18.7 | 79.5 ± 25.1 | 0.121 |
Psychosocial QoL score | 82.5 ± 13.1 | 83.7 ± 11.8 | 80.5 ± 14.8 | 0.079 |
Emotional domain | 75.4 ± 17.4 | 77.7 ± 15.9 | 71.5 ± 19.1 | 0.025 |
Social domain | 92.0 ± 17.4 | 92.8 ± 15.9 | 90.6 ± 19.7 | 0.335 |
School functioning | 77.8 ± 14.5 | 77.5 ± 15.6 | 78.2 ± 12.7 | 0.930 |
Total QoL score | 82.0 ± 14.4 | 83.1 ± 12.5 | 80.1 ± 17.2 | 0.131 |