Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: This research investigated the demographic and clinical correlates of quality of life (QOL) in patients with Hepatitis C Virus (HCV). Correlational research design was employed and a sample of 102 patients (N=102) was selected using a purposive sampling technique. The Demographic and Clinical Questionnaire, the Mental Health Screening and the Quality of Life- BREF were used to screen and collect data. Results showed a significant negative relation of age with psychological health and a significant positive relation of education and income with subscales of QOL: physical health, psychological health, and environment. Illness and treatment-related variables, such as the number of side effects, duration from diagnosis, and financial burden due to illness, also influenced the QOL of patients. The present research has important clinical implications for future healthcare interventions. It suggests that demographic and clinical factors of patients must be taken into account for better health outcomes.
Authors: Farwa Chaudhary, Saima Dawood
Institution: University of the Punjab
Language: English
Topic: Hepatitis C virus research
Subfield: Hepatology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
Funder: World Health Organization
OpenAlex ID: W7133196144
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