Sleep quality, anxiety, depression, and quality of life in rheumatoid arthritis patients and impact of disease activity

Egyptian Rheumatology and Rehabilitation

Table 6 Comparison of study variables according to good vs. poor sleep quality

Characteristic	Score ≤ 5(n = 11)	Score > 5(n = 19)	P value
Age (years)	53.455 ± 6.23	48 ± 10.414	0.127*
Gender male: female	1:10	2:17	0.9**
Disease duration (years)	8 (5–20)	10 (8–15)	0.778***
ESR (mm/h)	32 (22–45)	20 (10–45)	0.4***
DAS 28	3.728 ± 2.039	5.186 ± 1.151	0.018
HAM-A	0 (0–0)	15 (0–20)	0.012***
HAM-D	10 (6–15)	3 (2–6)	0.012***

Data expressed as mean ± SD/median (IQR). The P value was significant if < 0.05
^*Independent sample t test compares mean difference between groups
^**Chi-square test compares proportions between groups
^**^*Mann–Whitney U test compares median between groups
ESR erythrocyte sedimentation rate, DAS Disease activity score, HAM-A Hamilton Anxiety rating scale, HAM-D Hamilton Depression rating scale