Evaluation of health-related quality of life in chronic hepatitis C women patients.
- Author:
Fang GUO
1
;
Li ZHANG
;
De-gui SUN
;
Qi-xin WANG
;
Ying JI
;
Hao WANG
;
Yan SUN
;
Lai WEI
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adult; Aged; Alcohol Drinking; psychology; Female; Hepatitis C, Chronic; psychology; Humans; Middle Aged; Quality of Life; RNA, Viral; analysis
- From: Chinese Journal of Hepatology 2004;12(3):156-159
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo evaluate the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in chronic hepatitis C (CHC) female patients, and to identify factors associated with impairment in HRQOL.
METHODSWe enrolled 41 women cases with hepatitis C for 10 to 15 years and 51 health women in Guan area of Hebei province, China. HRQOL was assessed by the SF-36 by an interview.
RESULTSCHC female patients had significantly lower SF-36 scors in all subscales when compared to those of the non-HCV infected female population.
CONCLUSIONCHC female patients have a reduced HRQOL. CHC alone is associated with significant impairment in HRQOL.
