Factors affecting the quality of life of hypertensive patients
EMHJ-Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal. 2005; 11 (1-2): 109-118
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ABSTRACT
Using the Hypertension Health Status Inventory and multivariate analysis, predictors of quality of life were determined for a r and om selection of 316 hypertensive patients. Controlling for the effects of demographic and socioeconomic factors and existing co-morbidity, a better quality of life was independently predicted by achieving a controlled blood pressure and absence of target organ complications. Neither the number of antihypertensive drugs received nor the dose frequency affected patients' quality of life. Presence of drug side-effects independently predicted a lower quality of life in the physical and emotional domains but not on aspects of daily living. The independent predictors explained 25%-30% of the variation in the quality of life of hypertensive patients. The study highlights the role of achieving blood pressure control to ensure a better quality of life for hypertensive patients
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Assunto principal:
Idoso
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Atividades Cotidianas
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Esquema de Medicação
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Adaptação Fisiológica
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Hipertensão
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Anti-Hipertensivos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
East Mediterr Health J.
Ano de publicação:
2005
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