Bivariate analysis of work disability employment status in SLE
| Non-working SLE | SLE employed | p Value (bivariate) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 43.8 (SD 12.4) | 39.5 (SD 12.6) | <0.01 |
| Disease Duration | 10.7 (SD 7.6) | 10.1 (SD 8.1) | 0.57 |
| SLICC/DI, score >1 | 43% | 26% | <0.01 |
| Pain score | 6.3 (SD 2.6) | 4.1 (SD 2.6) | <0.01 |
| FACIT-Fatigue Score | 20.2 (SD 11.9) | 29 (SD 12.3) | <0.01 |
| CES-D Score (>10) | 71% | 47% | <0.01 |
| BCSI (≤25, 100=best function) | 29% | 44% | <0.01 |
| Non-African– | |||
| American race | 37% | 64% | <0.01 |
BCSI, Brief Cognitive Symptoms Index; CES-D, Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale Short Form; FACIT, Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy; SLE, systemic lupus erythematous; SLICC/DI, Systemic Lupus International Collaborative Clinics/American College of Rheumatology Damage Index.