Table 4 Correlation between EQ-5D and variables that could possibly affect HRQoL
Variables | Pain and discomfort | Anxiety and depression | Usual activities | Self-care | Mobility | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Age (years) | r | 0,23 | 0,06 | 0,22 | 0,12 | 0,21 |
p | <0.05 | <0.05 | <0.05 | <0.05 | <0.05 | |
Duration of diabetes (years) | r | 0,15 | 0,04 | 0,17 | 0,11 | 0,18 |
p | <0.05 | <0.05 | <0.05 | <0.05 | <0.05 | |
HbA1c % (mmol/mol) | r | 0.05 | 0,05 | −0,02 | −0,01 | −0,03 |
p | <0.05 | <0.05 | NS | NS | NS | |
Micro and macrovascular complications (%) | r | −0,18 | −0,07 | −0,18 | −0,09 | −0,20 |
p | <0.05 | <0.05 | <0.05 | <0.05 | <0.05 | |
Physical activity (times per week) | r | −0,10 | −0,07 | −0,09 | −0,08 | −0,09 |
p | <0.05 | <0.05 | <0.05 | <0.05 | <0.05 |