Obstet Gynecol Sci.  2018 Sep;61(5):598-604. 10.5468/ogs.2018.61.5.598.

Application of the World Health Organization Quality of Life Instrument, Short Form (WHOQOL-BREF) to patients with endometriosis

• Mehdizadeh Kashi A
• Moradi Y
• Chaichian
• Najmi Z
• Mansori K
• Salehin F
• Rastgar A
• Khateri S

• KMID: 2426025
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5468/ogs.2018.61.5.598

Abstract

OBJECTIVE
Endometriosis, a common hormone-dependent chronic inflammatory disease causes various symptoms including pelvic pain, which affect the physical and psychological quality of life in women of reproductive age. The present study aimed to assess the quality of life of Iranian women with endometriosis using the World Health Organization Quality of Life Instrument, Short Form (WHOQOL-BREF) questionnaire.
METHODS
This cross-sectional study performed in Tehran between October 2014 and July 2016 included 70 Iranian women with endometriosis. The Iranian version of the WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire was used to measure quality of life in these women. The Pearson's correlation coefficient, the paired and the independent t-tests, and a linear regression model were used to statistically analyze the data using the SPSS software version 16.0.
RESULTS
The total mean score of the WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire was 80.58. The highest and the lowest mean scores were observed in the environmental (28.15) and the physical health domains (10.59), respectively. A multiple linear regression model (backward method) showed that insurance coverage was associated with the total WHOQOL-BREF score, whereas age, insurance coverage, and income level were associated with domains 1 through 4, respectively (P < 0.05).
CONCLUSION
Endometriosis affects various aspects of the quality of life of Iranian women who therefore require holistic management focused on both, the physical and psychological aspects of treatment.

Keyword

Endometriosis; Quality of life; WHOQOL

MeSH Terms

Cross-Sectional Studies
Endometriosis*
Female
Global Health*
Humans
Insurance Coverage
Linear Models
Pelvic Pain
Quality of Life
World Health Organization*

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  Fig. 1 Flow chart showing patient enrollment in the study. WHOQOL, World Health Organization Quality of Life Instrument.

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