Table 3

- Best fitting multiple linear regression model for quality of life score among patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.

VariablesUnstandardized coefficientsStandardized coefficientsT-testP-values95% CI for B
BStd. Error   LowerUpper
Constant59.9380.965 62.129<0.00158.0461.84
Co-morbidities not related to SLE (reference: no)-4.9631.438-0.207-3.4500.001-7.80-2.13

R-square=0.043, adjusted R2=0.039. Model ANOVA: F=11.905, p=0.001. Variables entered and excluded: presence of other rheumatic diseases beside systemic lupus erythematosus, peptic ulcer, and diabetes mellitus. CI: confidence interval