Factors influencing the quality of life of women with rheumatoid arthritis in Indonesia

• DOI: 10.1016/j.cegh.2024.101645
• Publication Date: 2024-05-23T18:58:33Z
• Authors: Stevent Sumantri; Michelle Imanuelly; Euphemia Seto Ang...
• Keywords: Outpatient clinic

IntroductionRheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is one of the highest contributors to disabilities in world. RA causes both physical and mental problems, which can lead a worsening their quality life (QoL). To date, no study has evaluated factors associated with women RA, especially Indonesia.MethodologyThis was cross-sectional 90 who seek treatment an Allergy Immunology Outpatient Clinic, February-July 2022, using interviews, clinical laboratory examinations, medical record evaluations, 12-item QoL short form (SF-12). The results were analyzed Mann Whitney-U test for bivariate analysis linear regression multivariate.ResultsA significant relationship found monthly income (p=0.002) disease control (p=0.013) variables toward Physical Component Summary (PCS). Meanwhile, Mental (MCS), only (p=0.009). After adjustment multivariate analysis, continued have independent effect on PCS (p=0.003 p=0.01), also had MCS (p=0.001).ConclusionThe Indonesia good component but poor dimension. Monthly PCS. In addition, MCS.