Predictive factors of quality of life among systemic lupus erythematosus patients in Thailand: a web-based cross-sectional study

Autor: Nop T. Ratanasiripong, Paul Ratanasiripong
Rok vydání: 2020
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Zdroj: Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation. 29(9)
ISSN: 1573-2649
Popis: This study aimed to assess mental health status (depression, anxiety, and stress) and explore factors associated with the disease-specific quality of life among Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) patients in Thailand. This cross-sectional study used an online convenience sampling of 650 SLE patients who were registered members of the Thailand SLE Club. The study survey comprised of demographic information, health history, Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scale (DASS), and Lupus Quality of Life Scale (LupusQoL). The survey response rate was 61.2%. Out of 344 respondents, most were female (96.9%). The scores were suggestive of the presence of mild depression and stress, but moderate anxiety. The higher depression, anxiety, and stress levels were associated with lower education and income (r = − .14 to − .29, p
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