Key result
Hypertension is linked to poorer quality of life across six SF-36 domains versus population norms.
Why the study?
Hypertension reduces health-related quality of life and the impact of comorbid diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular conditions on HRQOL needed comparison with general population norms.
Does hypertension reduce health-related quality of life compared to general population norms?
Cross-Sectional (n=388)
Does hypertension reduce health-related quality of life compared to general population norms?
Hypertension, especially when accompanied by diabetes or cardiovascular comorbidities, significantly reduces health-related quality of life compared to general population norms.
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HRQOL differences by comorbidity in hypertension merit clinical attention; leaves open generalizability and causality without longitudinal confirmation.
Khaw et al. (2011) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=388). Hypertension vs. General population norms was evaluated on Health-related quality of life (HRQOL) assessed by SF-36. Hypertensive patients had significantly lower health-related quality of life scores in six SF-36 dimensions compared to Malaysian general population norms, which worsened with comorbidities.
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