Author/Authors :
Youssef, R.M. University of Alexandria - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Community Medicine, Egypt , Moubarak, I.I. University of Alexandria - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Community Medicine, Egypt , Kamel, M.I. University of Alexandria - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Community Medicine, Egypt
Abstract :
Using the Hypertension Health Status Inventory and multivariate analysis, predictors of quality of life were determined for a random selection of 316 hypertensive patients. Controlling for the effects of demographic and socioeconomic factors and existing co-morbidity, a better quality of life was independently predicted by achieving a controlled blood pressure and absence of target organ complications. Neither the number of antihypertensive drugs received nor the dose frequency affected patients’ quality of life. Presence of drug side-effects independently predicted a lower quality of life in the physical and emotional domains but not on aspects of daily living.The independent predictors explained 25%–30% of the variation in the quality of life of hypertensive patients.The study highlights the role of achieving blood pressure control to ensure a better quality of life for hypertensive patients.
