Effect of foot health-related quality of life in rural population: A case-control study

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Effect of foot health-related quality of life in rural population: A case-control studyAuthor(s)
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2023-08Citation
María Victoria Andreo-García et al., Journal of Tissue Viability, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtv.2023.04.007
Abstract
[Abstract] Background: Foot health problems can affect quality of life and general health producing a source of discomfort
and pain. Low levels of foot health-related quality of life (HRQoL) are present in patients with foot disabilities,
such as hallux valgus, plantar fasciitis, or minor toe deformities.
Objective: The objective was to analyze the foot health status in patients with and without foot problems in a rural
population and its relationship with quality of life.
Material and methods: A prospective case-control study was developed with a sample of 152 patients, 76 subjects
with podiatric pathologies and 76 without, in a rural population. HRQoL was measured through the SF-36 Health
Questionnaire in the Spanish version.
Results: The case group had a mean age of 49.18 ± 14.96 and the control group 44.16 ± 11.79. Regarding the
score of the lowest levels of quality of life related to foot problems, the case group compared to the controls
showed: for physical function (79.86 ± 26.38 vs. 92.63 ± 11 0.17, p < 0.001); for the physical role (73.68 ±
41.00 vs. 88.48 ± 27.51, p < 0.0022); for body pain (45.81 ± 27.18 vs. 73.68 ± 41.00, p < 0.035); and for
general health (60.36 ± 30.58 vs. 68.71 ± 18.52, p < 0.047). The differences between groups were analyzed
using the Mann-Whitney U test, which showed statistical significance (P < 0.05).
Conclusions: In the rural population, people with foot pathologies present a worse quality of life compared to
those who do not present foot pathology, especially for the health domains: physical function, physical role, body
pain and health general.
Keywords
Health-related qualitiy of life
Calidad de vida referida a la salud
Foot disabilities
Discapacidad en el pie
Encuesta
Rural-urban disparities
Disparidad entre lo urbano y lo rural
Questionnaire
Calidad de vida referida a la salud
Foot disabilities
Discapacidad en el pie
Encuesta
Rural-urban disparities
Disparidad entre lo urbano y lo rural
Questionnaire
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