An exploration of family quality of life in persons with leprosy-, lymphatic filariasis- and podoconiosis-related disabilities and their family members in Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Leprosy, podoconiosis and lymphatic filariasis (LF) may adversely affect the social, economic and psychological well-being of persons affected and their families. The objectives of this study were to assess and compare family quality of life of persons affected and their family members, explore the relationship between family quality of life and perceived stigma and activity limitations and explore what factors influence family quality of life.

Methods

A cross-sectional quantitative study was conducted in the Awi zone in Ethiopia. Persons affected and their family members were selected using purposive sampling. Three questionnaires were used: the Beach Center Family Quality of Life (FQOL) scale (range 25-125, with higher scores denoting higher family quality of li

SUBMITTER: Van't Noordende AT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7738662 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature