Quality of Life in Cardiovascular Patients in Ethiopia
Author Information
Author(s): Tassew Worku Chekol, Zeleke Agerie Mengistie, Woldie Samson Sisay, Ferede Yeshiwas Ayale
Primary Institution: Teda Health Science College, Gondar, Ethiopia
Hypothesis
What is the prevalence and factors associated with health-related quality of life among patients with cardiovascular diseases in Ethiopia?
Conclusion
Many patients with cardiovascular diseases in Ethiopia have poor health-related quality of life, significantly influenced by age, comorbidities, and rural residence.
Supporting Evidence
- The pooled prevalence of health-related quality of life among patients with cardiovascular diseases in Ethiopia was 45.32%.
- Patients older than 60 years were 3.71 times more likely to experience poor quality of life compared to those younger than 45 years.
- The presence of chronic comorbidities increased the odds of poor health-related quality of life by 87%.
- Patients from rural areas had 15.31 times higher risk of experiencing poor quality of life compared to those from urban areas.
Takeaway
This study found that a lot of people with heart problems in Ethiopia feel their quality of life is not good, especially older people and those living in the countryside.
Methodology
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 10 studies assessing health-related quality of life among cardiovascular patients in Ethiopia.
Potential Biases
All included studies were cross-sectional, which may limit causal inferences.
Limitations
The studies included were limited to certain regions of Ethiopia and published in English, which may not represent the entire country.
Participant Demographics
The studies included a total of 3,656 participants, primarily patients with cardiovascular diseases.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Confidence Interval
95% CI: 37.44–53.20
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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