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Application of the World Health Organization Quality of Life Instrument, Short Form (WHOQOL-BREF) to patients with endometriosis
Obstetrics & Gynecology Science ; : 598-604, 2018.
Artículo en Inglés | WPRIM | ID: wpr-716662
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:

Endometriosis, a common hormone-dependent chronic inflammatory disease causes various symptoms including pelvic pain, which affect the physical and psychological quality of life in women of reproductive age. The present study aimed to assess the quality of life of Iranian women with endometriosis using the World Health Organization Quality of Life Instrument, Short Form (WHOQOL-BREF) questionnaire.

METHODS:

This cross-sectional study performed in Tehran between October 2014 and July 2016 included 70 Iranian women with endometriosis. The Iranian version of the WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire was used to measure quality of life in these women. The Pearson's correlation coefficient, the paired and the independent t-tests, and a linear regression model were used to statistically analyze the data using the SPSS software version 16.0.

RESULTS:

The total mean score of the WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire was 80.58. The highest and the lowest mean scores were observed in the environmental (28.15) and the physical health domains (10.59), respectively. A multiple linear regression model (backward method) showed that insurance coverage was associated with the total WHOQOL-BREF score, whereas age, insurance coverage, and income level were associated with domains 1 through 4, respectively (P < 0.05).

CONCLUSION:

Endometriosis affects various aspects of the quality of life of Iranian women who therefore require holistic management focused on both, the physical and psychological aspects of treatment.
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Texto completo: Disponible Índice: WPRIM (Pacífico Occidental) Asunto principal: Calidad de Vida / Organización Mundial de la Salud / Modelos Lineales / Salud Global / Estudios Transversales / Dolor Pélvico / Cobertura del Seguro / Endometriosis Tipo de estudio: Estudio observacional / Estudio de prevalencia / Estudio pronóstico / Factores de riesgo Límite: Femenino / Humanos Idioma: Inglés Revista: Obstetrics & Gynecology Science Año: 2018 Tipo del documento: Artículo

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Texto completo: Disponible Índice: WPRIM (Pacífico Occidental) Asunto principal: Calidad de Vida / Organización Mundial de la Salud / Modelos Lineales / Salud Global / Estudios Transversales / Dolor Pélvico / Cobertura del Seguro / Endometriosis Tipo de estudio: Estudio observacional / Estudio de prevalencia / Estudio pronóstico / Factores de riesgo Límite: Femenino / Humanos Idioma: Inglés Revista: Obstetrics & Gynecology Science Año: 2018 Tipo del documento: Artículo