Sociodemographic and clinical determinants of quality of life in urban population of Poland
Language English Country Czech Republic Media print
Document type Journal Article
PubMed
15242021
Knihovny.cz E-resources
- MeSH
- Pain psychology MeSH
- Activities of Daily Living MeSH
- Depression psychology MeSH
- Adult MeSH
- Cardiovascular Diseases psychology MeSH
- Quality of Life * psychology MeSH
- Middle Aged MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Adolescent MeSH
- Motor Activity MeSH
- Risk Factors MeSH
- Socioeconomic Factors MeSH
- Anxiety psychology MeSH
- Check Tag
- Adult MeSH
- Middle Aged MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Adolescent MeSH
- Male MeSH
- Female MeSH
- Publication type
- Journal Article MeSH
- Geographicals
- Poland MeSH
The aim of the study was to assess quality of life (QL) of residents of Polish urban area and analyze the influence of selected sociodemographic and clinical variables on their QL. The study revealed a very high level of reported problems, especially regarding pain and anxiety. The mean subjective assessment of health state was poor in comparison with results obtained in other (usually western) countries. Presence of major risk factors of cardiovascular diseases had an important impact on QL. Elevated blood pressure and unsatisfactory level of physical activity were the strongest factors deteriorating QL in the studied population. There is a need for implementing effective interventions in the society, especially in the area of prevention and management of hypertension and sedentary lifestyle.
EQ-5D in Central and Eastern Europe: 2000-2015
