Impact of peptic ulcer disease on the quality of life: A Cross Sectional Study

• Published in: Research journal of pharmacy and technology 2022-07, Vol.15 (7), p.3267-3272
• Main Authors: A. Shanshal, Sadeel, Saleh Noori, Ali, Atheer Ghazi, Jaafar, Tahseen Dahham, Abdullah, Mohamed Saleh, Abdulrahman Samer, Al-Qazaz, Harith Kh
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Cardiovascular disease; Chronic illnesses; Cross-sectional studies; Disease prevention; Drug stores; Gender; Immune system; Patients; Pharmacy; Quality of life; Questionnaires; Sociodemographics; Ulcers; Urban areas
• ISSN: 0974-3618; 0974-360X; 0974-306X
• DOI: 10.52711/0974-360X.2022.00548

Background: Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) is a serious chronic medical condition. It is considered one of the most common illnesses worldwide. PUD has its own impact on the patients’ quality of life (QOL). Objectives: This study aimed to assess the QOL in patients with peptic ulcer disease in Mosul city, Iraq. Methods: A cross sectional study was carried out among 385 patients in a public general hospital and 5 local pharmacies in Mosul city during the period from 10th May to 5th August 2021. Data collection was performed using a face-validated SF-12v2 questionnaire assessing the patients’ physical, mental, and overall health. All the data were subjected to descriptive and inferential analyses. Results: Overall, only 8.6% of the participants reported that their general health is poor. The majority (40.8% and 38.4%) stated that peptic ulcer disease has no or little impact on their moderate daily physical activity. Significant differences were found in the physical, mental and overall QOL scores with socio-demographic characteristics. Conclusion: Quality of life assessment indicated that there are some negative impacts in the patients’ daily life caused either by the patients’ environmental aspects or peptic ulcer related symptoms.