Health-related quality of life measured using the EQ-5D-3L: iranian population norms.
Expert Rev Pharmacoecon Outcomes Res
; 24(5): 643-651, 2024 Jun.
Article
in En
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| ID: mdl-38450671
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Normative values are valuable for comparing a specific population with the general population, making them particularly useful in disease burden studies and cost-effectiveness analysis. The objective of this study was to estimate HRQoL normative values for the EQ-5D measure in Iran.METHODS:
The analysis was performed using a sample (n = 27,704) of the Iranian adult population, which was extracted from a nationwide survey conducted in 2021. Participants assessed their health-related quality of life using the EQ-5D-3 L instrument and a visual analogue scale (EQ VAS). Multivariable regression analyses were performed to examine the relationships between utility scores, EQ VAS scores, and various socio-demographic factors.RESULTS:
The mean utility and EQ VAS scores of the total sample were 0.87 (95% CI 0.86, 0.88) and 72.9 (95% CI 72.7, 73.1), respectively. Almost half of the respondents (46.8%) reported a health state without any problems. The most prevalent problems were pain/discomfort (38.3%) and anxiety/depression (35.2%). Furthermore, EQ-5D values and EQ VAS scores were associated with gender, age, employment status, education level, marital status, and chronic illness.CONCLUSIONS:
This study provided normative values for the general population in Iran. Policymakers and researchers can use these values as a reference for population norms in economic assessments and studies focusing on the population's health.Key words
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Quality of Life
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Health Status
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
En
Journal:
Expert Rev Pharmacoecon Outcomes Res
Journal subject:
FARMACOLOGIA
Year:
2024
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Iran