Determinants of health-related quality of life among warfarin patients in Pakistan.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The effect of anticoagulation control on overall Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) in patients taking warfarin in Pakistan has not been explored yet. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate HRQoL among warfarin patients in Pakistan.

Methods

This cross-sectional study was conducted among patients on warfarin in Pakistan. By purposive sampling, data were collected using demographic data collection form and the World Health Organization Quality of Life: Brief Version (WHOQOL-BREF). The WHOQOL-BREF is comprised of four domains; physical, psychological, social relationships, and environment. Descriptive and inferential statistical analysis was done using SPSS version 22.

Results

Out of 295 warfarin patients, more females than males (<0.001) were observed

SUBMITTER: Iqbal MS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7299364 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature