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The study aims to assess the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of patients with sickle cell disease in Saudi Arabia.

April 5, 2026MedicineOpen Access

Health-related quality of life among patients with sickle cell disease in the hereditary blood disease center in Saudi Arabia

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Cross-sectional assessment reveals poor quality of life among sickle cell disease patients, suggesting need for interventions.

The study aims to assess the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of patients with sickle cell disease in Saudi Arabia.
Cross-sectional study design
Participants included 305 patients from a hereditary blood disease center
HRQoL measured using the Medical Outcome Study 20-item Short-Form Health Survey
80% of patients rated their health as good to excellent
36.7% reported limitations in vigorous activities
75% experienced social activity impacts due to physical or emotional problems
90% noted that health affected their energy and fatigue
QoL scores ranged from 23.9% to 62.3%, indicating poor to moderate quality of life

AbuAlhommos et al. (2026) studied this question.

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