The subjective wellbeing of people living with Multiple Sclerosis in Australia: insights from the Personal Wellbeing Index

Autor: Glen J. Henson, Ingrid van der Mei, Bruce V. Taylor, Suzi B. Claflin, Andrew J. Palmer, Julie A. Campbell, Gang Chen
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Health and Quality of Life Outcomes, Vol 22, Iss 1, Pp 1-11 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1477-7525
DOI: 10.1186/s12955-024-02278-3
Popis: Abstract Objectives Subjective wellbeing has been defined as an individual’s personal appraisal of their quality of life. Subjective wellbeing is associated with positive health behaviours and improved coping abilities. This study aimed to investigate the subjective wellbeing of people living with multiple sclerosis (MS), using the novel Personal Wellbeing Index, and make comparisons with the general population. Methods Cross-sectional data was obtained from the Australian Multiple Sclerosis Longitudinal Study and the How Is Your Life Australian general population study in August-October 2020. Subjective wellbeing was measured as life satisfaction using the Personal Wellbeing Index. This instrument measures life satisfaction globally and in seven life domains, allowing the importance of domain-specific life satisfaction to be explored. Descriptive and multivariable regression analyses were conducted. Results One thousand six hundred eighty-three MS and 1,021 general population participants entered the study (mean age 52.4 and 58.6; female 79.9% and 52.4%, respectively). For people living with MS the most important life domains were standard of living and achieving in life. The domain of personal health was more influential for people living with MS (p
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