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Table 3 Univariate analysis on the PedsQLâ„¢ 4.0 total score and characteristics of children undergoing tonsillectomy

From: Quality of life in children undergoing tonsillectomy: a cross-sectional survey

Variables

PedsQLâ„¢ 4.0 total score

t/F

P

Age(y)

 

12.053

0.007

 ≤ 5

62.05 ± 12.11

  

 > 5

75.29 ± 16.09

  

Gender

 

11.295

0.097

 Male

71.18 ± 16.26

  

 Female

68.95 ± 14.72

  

BMI (kg/m2)

 

10.055

0.128

 <20

69.15 ± 13.48

  

 ≥ 20

70.88 ± 14.13

  

Only child of family

 

12.272

0.114

 Yes

71.04 ± 14.82

  

 No

68.46 ± 12.55

  

Place of residence

 

11.417

0.086

 Rural area

70.12 ± 12.27

  

 City

71.04 ± 14.82

  

Guardians

 

13.295

0.103

 Parents

70.49 ± 11.67

  

 Grandparents

71.22 ± 12.96

  

 Others

69.05 ± 13.71

  

Courses of tonsillitis (years)

 

12.755

0.031

 ≥ 3

67.69 ± 12.94

  

 < 3

71.81 ± 13.25

  

Parental education level

 

10.285

0.026

 High school

67.23 ± 12.78

  

 Junior college

70.11 ± 10.26

  

 Undergraduate

71.07 ± 12.82

  

 Master or doctor

71.11 ± 13.04

  

Monthly family income (RMB)

70.12 ± 12.27

14.006

0.019

 ≤ 5000

68.06 ± 13.18

  

 > 5000

71.29 ± 10.79

  
  1. BMI, body mass index