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ANALYSIS OF QUALITY OF LIFE IN PATIENTS WITH RHEUMATIC HEART DISEASE IN PAKISTAN

Dr Maria Irfan, Dr Kiran Sadiq, Dr Naila Rani

Introduction: Rheumatic heart disease has top position in the category of non-communicable diseases especially in developing countries, where people have low income and unhygienic food and it is up to 200000 premature deaths worldwide every year. Aims and objectives: The main objective of the study is to analyse the quality of life in patients with rheumatic heart disease in Pakistan. Material and methods: This descriptive study was conducted in DHQ hospital, Mandi Bahauddin during October 2018 to February 2019. The data was collected from 50 patients with rheumatic heart disease. The data was collected through a questionnaire. In collection of data many socio-demographic variables and findings on prevalence were assessed, like sampling techniques, special care in data sorting and protocol of screening. Results: The data was collected from 50 patients of both genders. Most of the patients have facing multiple risk factors. Prevalence of rheumatic heart disease detected through cardiac auscultation was 14.6 per 900 patients (95% CI 1.2-5.0) and through echocardiography. The mean age of cases was 33.77±12.19 years and that of the controls was 34.66±12.38 years. The lowest differences although significant were seen for emotional well-being (240.93 vs. 282.00), social functioning (101.33 vs. 122.00) and health change. Conclusion: It is concluded that rheumatic heart disease imposes a substantial burden on QoL. Anyhow the regions, where population are more educated and aware about risk factors have better diagnosis and quick treatment of rheumatic heart disease.

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