Identifying the factors affecting quality of life among brucellosis patients in Herat, Afghanistan: a case-control study
Background: Brucellosis remains a significant public health concern, especially in regions like the Mediterranean and Afghanistan. While its direct health effects are well-documented, its impact on quality of life is less explored.Objective: This study investigated the risk factors and quality of li...
Saved in:
| Main Authors: | , , , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Taylor & Francis Group
2025-12-01
|
| Series: | Infection Ecology & Epidemiology |
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/20008686.2024.2441566 |
| Tags: |
Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
|
| Summary: | Background: Brucellosis remains a significant public health concern, especially in regions like the Mediterranean and Afghanistan. While its direct health effects are well-documented, its impact on quality of life is less explored.Objective: This study investigated the risk factors and quality of life effects of brucellosis in Herat, Afghanistan.Methods: Between October 2020 and February 2021, 155 participants were enrolled at Herat Regional Hospital and affiliated brucellosis laboratories. The sample included 75 individuals with confirmed brucellosis and 80 controls without a history of the disease. Data were collected using structured questionnaires, and quality of life was assessed with the SF-36. Statistical analyses included chi-square tests, logistic regression, and General Linear Model.Results: Key risk factors associated with brucellosis included marriage, lower education, contact with pets, infected family members, and using non-protected water (p < 0.05). Logistic regression confirmed increased odds of infection linked to these exposures. Quality of life assessments revealed significantly lower SF-36 scores among male patients across most components, with similar trends observed in female patients.Conclusion: Brucellosis significantly impacts quality of life, particularly among men, and is strongly linked to specific risk factors. Public health measures are essential to reduce infection rates and improve well-being in this region. |
|---|---|
| ISSN: | 2000-8686 |