Table 2 Distribution of studied patients according to their disease duration, current medication, and treatment duration (No. = 73)
Items | No. | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Disease duration (years) | ||
 < 10 | 30 | 41.1 |
 10–20 | 28 | 38.4 |
 > 20 | 15 | 20.5 |
 Mean ± SD | 11.79 ± 7.84 | |
 Median (range) | 10.0 (1.0–35.0) | |
Current medications* | ||
 Hydroxychloroquine | 60 | 82.19 |
 Methotrexate | 27 | 36.98 |
 Leflunomide | 45 | 61.64 |
 Sulphasalazine | 11 | 15.06 |
 Corticosteroid | 15 | 20.54 |
Treatment duration (years) | ||
 < 10 | 34 | 46.6 |
 10–20 | 25 | 34.2 |
 > 20 | 14 | 19.2 |
 Mean ± SD | 11.06 ± 7.95 | |
 Median (range) | 10.0 (0.5–35.0) | |