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Except for terror, paranoia, and other dimensions, there were statistically significant differences in the scores for each SCL-90 dimension between the two groups (\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u202f&amp;lt;\u202f0.001).\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>In summary, RA patients exhibit lower psychological health levels than OA patients. In addition, there were differences in social demographic characteristics that affected the mental health of both groups. 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