Association between comorbidity and health-related quality of life in a hypertensive population: a hospital-based study in Bangladesh.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hypertension is a known risk factor for several chronic conditions including diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. However, little is known about its impact on Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in the context of Bangladesh. This study aimed to evaluate the association of hypertension on HRQoL among Bangladeshi patients corresponding to the socio-demographic condition, comorbid conditions, treatment, and health outcomes.

Methods

A hospital based cross-sectional study was conducted using a pre-tested structured questionnaire among patients with hypertension in 22 tertiary medical college hospitals in Bangladesh. The study recruited male and female hypertensive patients of age ≥18 years between July 2020 to February 2021 using consecutive sampling methods. Healt

SUBMITTER: Mannan A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8793199 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature