SF-36 categories

Scores

P-value

Pulmonary TB (n = 133)

Extra-Pulmonary TB (n = 34)

Overall

Physical functioning

33.57 ± 22.05

35.88 ± 18.19

34.73 ± 20.12

0.574

Limitations due to physical health

37.78 ± 37

41.91 ± 33.55

39.85 ± 35.28

0.555

Limitations due to emotional problems

30.33 ± 37.48

31.37 ± 25.87

30.85 ± 31.68

0.878

Vitality (Energy/fatigue)

40.26 ± 15.55

43.38 ± 17.74

41.82 ± 16.65

0.312

Emotional well-being

39.59 ± 21.01

44.26 ± 21.25

41.93 ± 21.13

0.249

Social functioning

49.15 ± 16.08

41.91 ± 16.25

45.53 ± 16.17

0.021

Bodily pain

39.79 ± 25.53

48.60 ± 23.69

44.20 ± 24.61

0.070

General health perception

44.85 ± 17.64

38.97 ± 13.86

41.91 ± 15.75

0.073