Quality of life and associated factors among women with obstetric fistula in Ethiopia

Abstract Background Obstetric fistula is an abnormal opening between the vagina and bladder or rectum. Women affected by obstetric fistula are often abandoned by their husbands, stigmatized by the community, physically debilitated and blamed for their conditions. These factors lead the victims to low self esteem, depression and prolonged emotional trauma. The physical, emotional and social suffering associated with continuous leakage of urine has a profound impact on women quality of life. The aim of this study was to assess quality of life and associated factors among obstetric fistula patients in Ethiopia, and it will have a significant role for further intervention. Objective To assess quality of life and associated factors among obstetric fistula patients in Ethiopia, 2017. Methods Institution based cross-sectional study design was conducted at fistula centers in Ethiopia. Systematic sampling technique was used to recruit a total of 289 women with obstetric fistula. The World Health Organization Quality of Life—Brief (WHOQOL-BREF) Version was used to assess quality of life. We computed simple and multiple linear regression analysis to assess factors associated with quality of life and P-value < 0.05 was declared statistically significant. Adjusted unstandardized β coefficient of multiple linear regressions was used to describe associated factors of quality of life. Result Of 289 women studied, only 12.1% felt satisfied with their general state of health and quality of life. In the physical health domain, the mean quality of life score was 40.78 ± .78. In the psychological domain, the mean quality of life score was 39.96 ± .82. In the social and environmental domain, the mean quality of life score was 32.9 ± .95, 36.45 ± .8, respectively. Duration of incontinence (β = − 3.8,95% CI(− 6.95, − .62), patients coming for surgical procedure (β = − 4.4, 95% CI(− 7.64, − 1.2), poor social support(β = − 6.14, 95%CI (− 8.8, − 3.4), co-morbid anxiety (β = − 4, 95% CI (− 7,-1.1) and depression (β = − 9.2, 95% CI (− 12, − 6.4) were negatively associated with physical domain of quality of life. Co-morbid anxiety (β = − 11,95% CI (− 14.8, − 7.3), employment (β = 9.1,95% CI (.5, 17.6), number of children(β = 2.1,95%CI(.8, 3.4), and depression(β = − 6.3,95%CI(− 9.7, − 2.9) were associated with a psychological domain. Duration of incontinence (β = − 8.1, 95%CI(− 12.82, − 3.4), poor social support (β = − 7.8(− 12, − 3.6), patients coming for surgical procedure (β = − 12, 95%CI (− 17.4, − 6.4) and co-morbid anxiety (β = − 9.2, 95% CI (− 13.8, 4.5) were negatively associated with social domain of quality of life. Number of children present (β = 2.4, 95%CI (.82, 3.6), and poor social support (β = − 5.5, 95%CI (− 9.5, − 1.5) were significantly associated with an environmental domain of quality of life. Conclusion and recommendation Co-morbid depression and anxiety, poor social support, duration of urine incontinence, employment, number of children, and duration of hospital stay were factors significantly associated with domains of QOL. Treating co-morbid depression and anxiety, and social support are necessary to increase women’s quality of life. In addition, it is better to have a plane of income generation victims, and awareness creation about early treatment of the problem for community by the concerned body to improve women quality of life.

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Quality of life and associated factors among women with obstetric fistula in Ethiopia

10.21203/rs.3.rs-51612/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Biruktawit Matiwos ◽

Getachew Tesfaw ◽

Asmare Belete ◽

Dessie Abebaw ◽

shegaye shumet

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Social Support ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Obstetric Fistula ◽

Life Score ◽

Number Of Children ◽

Poor Social Support ◽

The Mean ◽

Assess Quality

Abstract BackgroundThe physical, emotional and social suffering associated with continuous leakage of urine has a profound impact on women quality of life. The aim of this study was to assess quality of life and associated factors among obstetric fistula patients in Ethiopia, has a significant role for further intervention.ObjectiveTo assess quality of life and associated factors among obstetric fistula patients in Ethiopia, 2017.MethodsIn this cross-sectional study, 289 women with obstetric fistula were recruited for interviews, using the systematic random sampling technique. The World Health Organization Quality of Life – Brief (WHOQOL-BREF) Version was used to assess quality of life. The Jacob perceived stigma scale and the Oslo-3 social support instruments were used to assess the factors. We computed simple and multiple linear regression analysis to assess factors associated with quality of life. P-value < 0.05 was declared statistically significant.ResultOf 289 women studied, only 12.1% felt satisfied with their general state of health and quality of life. In the physical health domain, the mean quality of life score was 40.78 ± .78. In the psychological domain, the mean quality of life score was 39.96 ± .82. In the social and environmental domain, the mean quality of life score was 32.9 ± .95, 36.45 ± .8 respectively. Duration of incontinence (unstandard β=-3.8,95% CI(-6.95,-.62), patients coming for surgical procedure (β=-4.4, 95% CI(-7.64,-1.2), poor social support(β= -6.14, 95%CI (-8.8,-3.4), Co-morbid anxiety(β= -4, 95% CI (-7,-1.1) and depression(β=-9.2, 95% CI (-12,-6.4) were negatively associated with physical domain of quality of life. Co-morbid anxiety (β= -11,95% CI (-14.8,-7.3), employment(β = 9.1,95%CI(.5, 17.6), number of children(β = 2.1,95%CI(.8, 3.4), and depression(β= -6.3,95%CI(-9.7,-2.9) were associated with a psychological domain. Duration of incontinence (β=-8.1,95%CI(-12.82,-3.4), poor social support(β= -7.8(-12,-3.6), patients coming for surgical procedure (β= -12,95%CI(-17.4,-6.4) and co-morbid anxiety(β= -9.2,95%CI(-13.8, 4.5) were negatively associated with social domain of quality of life. Number of children present (β = 2.4,95%CI(.82, 3.6), and poor social support(β= -5.5,95%CI(-9.5,-1.5) were significantly associated with an environmental domain of quality of life.Conclusion and recommendationCo-morbid depression and anxiety, poor social support, duration of urine incontinence, employment, number of children, and duration of hospital stay were factors significantly associated with domains of QOL. Treating co-morbid depression and anxiety, strong social support and controlling urine incontinence is necessary to increase women’s domain of quality of life.

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Quality of Life and Associated Factors Among Women With Obstetric Fistula in Ethiopia

10.21203/rs.3.rs-57990/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Biruktawit Matiwos ◽

Getachew Tesfaw ◽

Asmare Belete ◽

Dessie Abebaw ◽

shegaye shumet

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Social Support ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Obstetric Fistula ◽

Life Score ◽

Number Of Children ◽

Poor Social Support ◽

The Mean ◽

Assess Quality

Abstract Background: The physical, emotional and social suffering associated with continuous leakage of urine has a profound impact on women quality of life. The aim of this study was to assess quality of life and associated factors among obstetric fistula patients in Ethiopia, has a significant role for further intervention. Objective: To assess quality of life and associated factors among obstetric fistula patients in Ethiopia, 2017. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 289 women with obstetric fistula were recruited for interviews, using the systematic random sampling technique. The World Health Organization Quality of Life – Brief (WHOQOL-BREF) Version was used to assess quality of life. The Jacob perceived stigma scale and the Oslo-3 social support instruments were used to assess the factors. We computed simple and multiple linear regression analysis to assess factors associated with quality of life. P-value <0.05 was declared statistically significant.Result: Of 289 women studied, only 12.1% felt satisfied with their general state of health and quality of life. In the physical health domain, the mean quality of life score was 40.78±.78. In the psychological domain, the mean quality of life score was 39.96±.82. In the social and environmental domain, the mean quality of life score was 32.9±.95, 36.45±.8 respectively. Duration of incontinence (unstandard β=-3.8,95% CI(-6.95,-.62), patients coming for surgical procedure (β=-4.4, 95% CI(-7.64,-1.2), poor social support(β= -6.14, 95%CI (-8.8,-3.4), Co-morbid anxiety(β= -4, 95% CI (-7,-1.1) and depression(β=-9.2, 95% CI (-12,-6.4) were negatively associated with physical domain of quality of life. Co-morbid anxiety (β= -11,95% CI (-14.8,-7.3), employment(β= 9.1,95%CI(.5, 17.6), number of children(β= 2.1,95%CI(.8, 3.4), and depression(β= -6.3,95%CI(-9.7,-2.9) were associated with a psychological domain. Duration of incontinence (β=-8.1,95%CI(-12.82,-3.4), poor social support(β= -7.8(-12,-3.6), patients coming for surgical procedure (β= -12,95%CI(-17.4,-6.4) and co-morbid anxiety(β= -9.2,95%CI(-13.8, 4.5) were negatively associated with social domain of quality of life. Number of children present (β=2.4,95%CI(.82, 3.6), and poor social support(β= -5.5,95%CI(-9.5,-1.5) were significantly associated with an environmental domain of quality of life. Conclusion and recommendation: Co-morbid depression and anxiety, poor social support, duration of urine incontinence, employment, number of children, and duration of hospital stay were factors significantly associated with domains of QOL. Treating co-morbid depression and anxiety, strong social support and controlling urine incontinence is necessary to increase women’s domain of quality of life.

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Quality of life and associated factors among women with obstetric fistula in Ethiopia

10.21203/rs.3.rs-51612/v3 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Biruktawit Matiwos ◽

Getachew Tesfaw ◽

Asmare Belete ◽

Dessie Abebaw ◽

shegaye shumet

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Social Support ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Obstetric Fistula ◽

Life Score ◽

Number Of Children ◽

Poor Social Support ◽

The Mean ◽

Assess Quality

Abstract Background:The physical, emotional and social suffering associated with continuous leakage of urine has a profound impact on women quality of life. The aim of this study was to assess quality of life and associated factors among obstetric fistula patients in Ethiopia, and it will have a significant role for further intervention. Objective: To assess quality of life and associated factors among obstetric fistula patients in Ethiopia, 2017. Methods: An institutionalcross-sectional study was conducted at fistula center in Ethiopia. Systematic sampling technique was used to recruit a total of 289 women with obstetric fistula. The World Health Organization Quality of Life – Brief (WHOQOL-BREF) Version was used to assess quality of life.We computed simple and multiple linear regression analysis to assess factors associated with quality of life at P-value <0.05 was declared statistically significant.Result: Of 289 women studied, only 12.1% felt satisfied with their general state of health and quality of life. In the physical health domain, the mean quality of life score was 40.78±.78. In the psychological domain, the mean quality of life score was 39.96±.82. In the social and environmental domain, the mean quality of life score was 32.9±.95, 36.45±.8 respectively. Duration of incontinence (unstandardized β=-3.8,95% CI(-6.95,-.62), patients coming for surgical procedure (β=-4.4, 95% CI(-7.64,-1.2), poor social support(β= -6.14, 95%CI (-8.8,-3.4), Co-morbid anxiety(β= -4, 95% CI (-7,-1.1) and depression(β=-9.2, 95% CI (-12,-6.4) were negatively associated with physical domain of quality of life. Co-morbid anxiety (β= -11,95% CI (-14.8,-7.3), employment(β= 9.1,95%CI(.5, 17.6), number of children(β= 2.1,95%CI(.8, 3.4), and depression(β= -6.3,95%CI(-9.7,-2.9) were associated with a psychological domain. Duration of incontinence (β=-8.1, 95%CI(-12.82,-3.4), poor social support (β= -7.8(-12,-3.6), patients coming for surgical procedure (β= -12, 95%CI (-17.4,-6.4) and co-morbid anxiety (β= -9.2, 95% CI (-13.8, 4.5) were negatively associated with social domain of quality of life. Number of children present (β=2.4, 95%CI (.82, 3.6), and poor social support (β= -5.5, 95%CI (-9.5,-1.5) were significantly associated with an environmental domain of quality of life. Conclusion and recommendation: Co-morbid depression and anxiety, poor social support, duration of urine incontinence, employment, number of children, and duration of hospital stay were factors significantly associated with domains of QOL. Treating co-morbid depression and anxiety, social support, and immediate repairing of defectsare necessary to increase women’s quality of life.

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Quality of Life and Associated Factors Among Women With Obstetric Fistula in Ethiopia

10.21203/rs.3.rs-51612/v2 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Biruktawit Matiwos ◽

Getachew Tesfaw ◽

Asmare Belete ◽

Dessie Abebaw ◽

shegaye shumet

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Social Support ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Obstetric Fistula ◽

Life Score ◽

Number Of Children ◽

Poor Social Support ◽

The Mean ◽

Assess Quality

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Quality of life of obstetrics fistula patients before and after surgical repair in the Jimma University Medical Center, Southwest Ethiopia

BMC Women s Health ◽

10.1186/s12905-021-01360-y ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Tilahun Fufa Debela ◽

Zerihun Asefa Hordofa ◽

Aster Berhe Aregawi ◽

Demisew Amenu Sori

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Surgical Repair ◽

Obstetric Fistula ◽

Medical Center ◽

Mean Value ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Before And After ◽

The Mean ◽

Jimma University

Abstract Background The consequences of obstetric fistula on affected women are more than the medical condition. It has extensive physical, psychological, social, and economic consequences on them. Obstetric fistula affects the entire health and entire life of women. Women suffering from obstetric fistula are often abandoned by her partner, relatives, and the community. This study aimed to determine the quality of life of obstetrics fistula patients before and after surgical repair. Methods Institutional-based prospective, before and after study design was conducted in the Jimma University Medical Center from November 1, 2019–October 30, 2020. A face-to-face interview was conducted with fistula patients who visited Jimma University Medical center, fistula clinic during the study period. All fistula patients were included in the study. Accordingly, 78 women who underwent surgical repair were interviewed. The means and the standard deviation were computed using conventional statistics formulas. The unpaired t-test was used to compare two independent means, and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to compare the quality of life before repair and after a successful repair. Linear regression analysis was done for identifying determinants of quality of life. A P value of 0.05 will be considered statistical significance. Result The overall quality of life of women was 58.17 ± 7.2 before the surgical repair and 71.20 ± 10.79 after surgical repair. The result indicates there is a significant difference in the mean value of pre and post-operative (P < 0.001). The overall satisfaction of women with their health status before the surgical repair was 22.5 ± 1.30and it has increased to 53.0 ± .90after surgical repair. The physical health dimension score was 16.51 ± 5.27 before the surgical repair while it has increased to 21.77 ± 5.38 after the surgical repair. The score of the social domain before the surgical repair was 5.19 ± 1.34 and it has increased to 7.13 ± 3.67 after the surgical repair. The score of the environmental health domain was 17.41 ± 2.89 before the surgery while it also increased to 21.65 ± 4.04 after the surgical repair. The results have shown there was a significant difference in the mean values of pre and post-operatives in both social and environmental scores (P < 0.001). The score of the psychological health domain before the surgery was 19.06 ± 1.46 and it was increased to 19.84 ± 3.21 after the surgical repair. The result showed there is a significant difference in mean value pre and post-operative (P = 0.048), though it is a slight improvement compared to other domains. Conclusion The overall quality of life of the patient with fistula was improved after successful surgical repair. Although all domains of quality of life had shown significant improvement after successful surgical repair, the psychological domain showed slight improvement.

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General Health Status, Quality Of Life and Social Support of Young Athletes and Young Non-Athletes in Yazd

Social Behavior Research & Health ◽

10.18502/sbrh.v3i1.1037 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Seyed Saeed Mazloomy Mahmoodabad ◽

Nahid Ardian ◽

Hadi Eslami

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Social Support ◽

General Health ◽

P Value ◽

Young Athletes ◽

Health Quality ◽

Study Population ◽

Health Quality Of Life ◽

The Mean

Background: One of the factors influencing the level of general health and quality of life of individuals, is the level of social support that people enjoy. Given the importance of general health, quality of life and the amount of social support and their relationship with the level of physical activity in young people in Yazd province counties were studied. Methods: The study population of this descriptive, cross-sectional study consisted of 15- to 29-year-old people. Given the study population, sample size was calculated for the counties Yazd, Mehriz, Ardakan and Meybod separately. Methods: A total of 1533 people were selected by cluster sampling, and a person aged 15-29 years from each family completed the questionnaire. The questionnaire used, in addition to demographic questions, included three sections general health questionnaire (GHQ-28), Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, and World Health Organization Quality Of Life Brief (WHOQOL-BREF). The data were analyzed by SPSS18, nonparametric statistical tests and Pearson's correlation. Results: The mean general health score of youth was 30.82 (9.56) and the mean scores of their quality of life and social support were 38.32 (8.67) and 42.64 (7.73), respectively. Mental health, quality of life and social support were significantly associated with education level (P-value ≤ 0.001). The quality of life of young athletes was higher than that of young non-athletes (P-value ≤ 0.001). General health and social support were higher in women than in men (P-value ≤ 0.001). Conclusion: The general health level of Yazd youth is higher than the cut-off point and not optimal, but based on social and cultural conditions in this province, the levels of social support and quality of life were found to be satisfactory. Planning to increase the level of vitality and exercise in different fields can be an opportunity to improve the general health of young people.

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Quality of Life, Social Support, Acceptance of Illness, and Self-Efficacy among Pregnant Women with Hyperglycemia

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph16203941 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 16 (20) ◽

pp. 3941 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Iwanowicz-Palus ◽

Zarajczyk ◽

Pięta ◽

Bień

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Social Support ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Carbohydrate Metabolism ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

World Health ◽

World Health Organization Quality ◽

The Mean ◽

Acceptance Of Illness

Carbohydrate metabolism disorders resulting in hyperglycemia are among the most common metabolic complications of pregnancy. According to 2017 data from the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), 16.2% of pregnancies are complicated with hyperglycemia, of which gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) accounts for 86.4% of cases. Carbohydrate metabolism disorders developing during pregnancy require the patient to change her lifestyle or, in some cases, to undergo pharmaceutical treatment, which may affect various aspects of the patient’s life, including her perceived quality of life (QoL). The purpose of the present study was to evaluate levels of QoL, social support, acceptance of illness, and self-efficacy among pregnant patients with hyperglycemia. The study was performed between July 2016 and September 2017 in a group of hyperglycemic pregnant women. The following instruments were used: the World Health Organization Quality of Life—BREF (WHOQOL-BREF), the Berlin Social Support Scales (BSSS), the Acceptance of Illness Scale (AIS), the Generalized Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES) and a standardized interview questionnaire. Participants rated their overall QoL (3.64 points) higher than their overall perceived health (3.43). In terms of social support, the highest scores were obtained in terms of actually received support (3.53) and perceived available instrumental support (3.52), while the lowest in terms of support seeking (2.99) and the need for support (2.95). The mean acceptance of illness score among the hyperglycemic pregnant women that were studied was 31.37, and the mean generalized self-efficacy score was 31.58. Participants’ reported QoL in the various WHOQOL-BREF domains was associated with specific social support scales, acceptance of illness, and generalized self-efficacy.

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Social support, functional outcome and quality of life among stroke survivors in an urban area

Journal of Pacific Rim Psychology ◽

10.1017/prp.2019.2 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 13 ◽

Author(s):

Nipaporn Butsing ◽

Mathuros Tipayamongkholgul ◽

Disya Ratanakorn ◽

Nawarat Suwannapong ◽

Kanitta Bundhamcharoen

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Social Support ◽

Functional Outcome ◽

Short Form ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Linear Regression Method ◽

Stroke Survivors ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Mean

AbstractSophisticated medical technologies can prolong a stroke patient’s life but not always their quality of life (QoL) due to poor functional outcomes. Social support can theoretically assist a patient’s adaptation to life after stroke and improve their QoL, but existing findings are inconclusive. This inconclusiveness is especially found in large cities where family and social bonding can be scarce. We conducted a hospital-based, cross-sectional study among 358 stroke patients to identify the effects of social support and functional outcome on QoL and its domains. The study took place in Bangkok, Thailand between July and December 2016. Data were collected by personal interview using a structured questionnaire that included the Short-Form WHO Quality of Life Instrument (WHOQOL-BREF) and by review of medical records. A hierarchical linear regression method was used to analyze data. The mean age of stroke respondents was 66.0 years (SD 13.5 years), and half were male. The mean total QoL score for patients was 68.6 (SD 15.2). Hierarchical multiple regression analysis found emotional support significantly impacted QoL in every domain (ps < .05) when all included variables were controlled for. To improve the quality of life among stroke survivors, health personnel and family members should provide not only physical assistance but also psychological support.

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Assessment Scales, Associated Factors and the Quality of Life Score in Pregnant Women in Iran

Global Journal of Health Science ◽

10.5539/gjhs.v8n11p127 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 8 (11) ◽

pp. 127

Author(s):

Farideh Kazemi ◽

Fatemeh Nahidi ◽

Nourossadat Kariman

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Satisfaction With Life ◽

Nausea And Vomiting ◽

Endocrine Gland ◽

Life Questionnaire ◽

Life Score ◽

Assessment Scales

Women experience physical, chemical, endocrine gland and organ changes during pregnancy that limit their activities and reduce their quality of life. The present study was conducted to investigate the quality of life in pregnant women in Iran, the assessment scales used to measure this variable and the factors associated with it.The present study searched databases including Science Direct, PubMed, Scopus, SID, Iranmedex, Mahiran, IranDoc and Google Scholar using keywords such as pregnant women, Iran, quality of life, pregnancy and prenatal and their Persian equivalents to find relevant articles conducted in Iran and ultimately found 20 articles to review without any regard for their time, language and publication site.Studies conducted in Iran to assess the quality of life in pregnant women have used four tools, including the SF-36, the WHOQOL-BRIEF, the SF-12 and the Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy-Specific Health-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire. The mean quality of life score obtained using these different tools varied from 61.18±13.21 to 66.48±15.57. Social support, socioeconomic status, the pregnancy being wanted, satisfaction with life and sexual function were related directly to the quality of life, while prenatal mental disorders, the severity of pregnancy nausea and vomiting and sleep disorders were related inversely to it.Given the lack of a specific tool designed to assess the quality of life in pregnant women, general tools were used for its assessment. Further studies are thus required to design a specific localized tool and to also assess the relationship between the quality of life and its associated factors.

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Quality of life among elderly population

Mental Health: Global Challenges Journal ◽

10.32437/mhgcj-2019(2).60 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Ioanna V. Papathanasiou ◽

Anna Rammogianni ◽

Dimitros Papagiannis ◽

Konstantinos Tsaras ◽

Foteini Kaberi ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Elderly Population ◽

Demographic Data ◽

Well Being ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Number Of Children ◽

Health Factors ◽

The Mean

Introduction: Quality of Life (QoL) among elderly is an important issue that reflects the status of well-being of this vulnerable population. Aim: This study aims to assess quality of life among elderly population and to examine possible correlations with associated demographic, social and health factors. Material and Method: A cross sectional study was conducted, in which 257 elderlies from Greece were participated. For the data collection the WHOQOL-BREF (30-items Greek version) questionnaire was used as well as a questionnaire with questions about demographic data, social & health factors. Descriptive statistics such as frequencies, means, percentages and standard deviations have been utilized. Inferential statistics such as t-test and pearson r correlation have been used to determined correlations between relevant variables. Level of significance accepted is p < 0.05. Results: From the total 257 elderlies 55.6% (n=143) were women and 44.4% (n=114) were men with a mean age 75.12±8.39. The mean score of overall QoL is 14.14±2.87 and the mean of each factor of WHOQOL-BREF is 13.56±2.79 for physical health, 13.61±2.74 for mental health, 13.72±2.60 for social relationships and 13.70±1.96 for environment. Age, marital status, number of children, level of education, residence area, lifestyle, chronic diseases and serious illnesses are the factors that affects levels of QoL among Greek elderly population Conclusions: Results indicates that levels of QoL between elderly are moderate and many demographic, social and health factors are correlated with QoL status.

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