A comparative cross-sectional study on the quality of life in Grave's disease patients: urban vs. rural perspectives.

ABSTRACT: Grave's disease affects numerous patients globally, but its impact on health-related quality of life (HR-QoL) in relation to geographical disparities remains under-explored. This cross-sectional study aimed to assess the influence of urban versus rural residence on HR-QoL among patients diagnosed with Graves' Disease in Rajasthan, India. One hundred seven Graves' disease patients from rural and urban endocrine centers were analyzed. The rural group included 52 patients (24 males, 28 females), averaging 38.9 ± 10.9 years of age, while the urban group had 55 (13 males, 42 females) with an average age of 39.1 ± 14.2 years. We found differences between rural and urban patients in terms of gender ratio, BMI, smoking habits, and obesity. Multivariable linear regression was used in both groups to

SUBMITTER: Mishra S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11371591 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature