Determinants of health-related quality of life among patients with systemic lupus erythematosus in Hanoi, Vietnam.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease which impacts patients' lives. Many studies in high-income countries have focused on their health-related quality of life (HRQoL). However, evidence of awareness of SLE and HRQoL in low- and middle-income countries is lacking. Therefore, this study aimed to identify the determinants of HRQoL of SLE patients in Vietnam, a lower-middle income country.

Methods

This cross-sectional study was conducted at the National Hospital of Dermatology and Venereology in 2019. A pre-tested structured questionnaire was used to collect data. It consisted of Short Form-36 to assess HRQoL which comprised physical and mental component summaries, Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, Satisfaction with Life

SUBMITTER: Mizukami A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10286429 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature