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Table 2 OAQoL response frequencies

From: Translation and validation of the Arabic version of the osteoarthritis quality of life questionnaire (OAQoL) in Saudi patients with osteoarthritis

Questions Frequency Percentage (%)
I’m unable to join in activities with my friends or family No 34 57.6
Yes 25 42.4
I get embarrassed using stairs in public No 27 46.6
Yes 31 53.4
I feel like I am missing out on life No 36 61.0
Yes 23 39.0
I can’t plan things too far in advance No 41 69.5
Yes 18 30.5
I feel as though I’m trapped in my house No 46 78.0
Yes 13 22.0
My arthritis limits the places I can go No 7 11.9
Yes 52 88.1
I can’t do things on the spur of the moment No 21 35.6
Yes 38 64.4
It interferes with everything I do No 28 48.3
Yes 31 52.5
Walking for pleasure is out of the question No 31 52.5
Yes 28 47.5
I can’t enjoy myself when I go out No 33 55.9
Yes 26 44.1
I feel useless No 50 84.7
Yes 9 15.3
I feel I can’t join in with social activities No 35 59.3
Yes 24 40.7
My arthritis controls my life No 33 55.9
Yes 26 44.1
I feel dependant on others No 40 67.8
Yes 19 32.2
I worry about being a nuisance to other people No 26 44.1
Yes 33 55.9
My life revolves around my arthritis No 39 66.1
Yes 20 33.9
I can’t be as independent as I want No 23 39.0
Yes 36 61.0
I feel very isolated No 49 83.1
Yes 10 16.9
I can’t live life to the full No 22 37.3
Yes 37 62.7
I have to limit what I do each day No 14 23.7
Yes 45 76.3
I feel slowed down No 36 61.0
Yes 23 39.0
I can’t go to the places I want to go No 37 62.7
Yes 22 37.3
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