title: Socioeconomic effects of ankylosing spondylitis in females: a comparison of 25 female with 25 male subjects.
abstract: 25 men and 25 women with ankylosing spondylitis were interviewed, using a structural questionnaire, covering a profile of the disease and of socioeconomic areas. Particular attention was paid to sexual activity, pregnancy and child-rearing. Significant problems in most areas asked about were found, although childbearing was not curtailed. Tiredness was responsible for a lot of disability but the women managed housework reasonably well and also had a fairly good employment record.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D002668:Child Rearing; D004651:Employment; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011247:Pregnancy; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D013167:Spondylitis, Ankylosing / Q000191:economics* / Q000523:psychology; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents