Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients' quality of life and its related factors: A cross-sectional study of the Jordanian population.

ABSTRACT: Background: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of death globally, mostly in low- and middle-income countries. It is estimated that 6.5% of Jordanians under 50 and 37.5% of those over 70 years of age are affected. The country's air pollution levels surpass recommended levels, increasing the disease incidence and burden on individuals and the health system. COPD is a long-term, severe, and exhausting condition. In Jordan, patients are highly dependent and frequent users of the healthcare services; therefore, their Quality of Life (QoL) is highly influenced by the health care they receive. The QoL of COPD patients must be studied to devise interventions that can help patients cope with this disease and for healthcare systems to improve their service

SUBMITTER: Assaf EA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9237555 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature