Survey to measure the quality of life of patients with tuberculosis in Alexandria, Egypt: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Assessment of quality of life (QoL) in patients with tuberculosis (TB) may improve healthcare providers' understanding of the disease burden. This study aimed to investigate the QoL of patients with TB in Alexandria, Egypt.

Methods

This cross-sectional study was conducted in chest clinics and main chest hospitals in Alexandria, Egypt. A structured interview questionnaire was used to collect data from participants through face-to-face interviews from November 20, 2021, until the June 30, 2022. We included all adult patients aged 18 years or above during the intensive or continuation phase of treatment. The World Health Organization (WHO) WHOQOL-BREF instrument was used to measure QoL, which includes the physical, psychological, social relationships, and environment

SUBMITTER: Hammouda EA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10208181 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature