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Investigation of the Relationship Between Illness Acceptance and Quality of Life in Patients with Hypertension Attending the Blood Pressure Clinic of Alavi Hospital, Abadan: 2024–2025
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M Divan1   , S Ghorbani Kalkhajeh2 , A Zahedi3 , M Mahboubi4 |
1- Student Research Committee, Abadan University of Medical Sciences, Abadan, Iran
2- Department of Public Health, School of Health Abadan University of Medical Sciences, Abadan, Iran
3- Department of Public Health, School of Medical Sciences, Asadabad, Iran
4- Department of Public Health, School of Health Abadan University of Medical Sciences, Abadan, Iran , mm59m@yahoo.com |
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Abstract: (1041 Views) |
Background & aim: Hypertension is a prevalent chronic condition that significantly impairs both physical and mental health, ultimately affecting patients' quality of life. This study aimed to assess the levels of quality of life and illness acceptance among hypertensive patients and to identify the demographic and clinical factors influencing these variables to enhance clinical and psychological support.
Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 253 hypertensive patients receiving care at Alavi Hospital in Abadan. Data were collected via convenience sampling using two standardized instruments: the World Health Organization Quality of Life-BREF (WHOQOL-BREF) and the Acceptance of Illness Scale (AIS). After evaluating data distribution, statistical analysis was performed using Mann–Whitney tests, Spearman correlation, and both simple and multiple linear regression models.
Results: The mean scores for quality of life and illness acceptance were 58.80 and 28.54, respectively. A strong positive correlation was found between quality of life and illness acceptance ($rho$ = 0.928, p< 0.001). Multiple regression analysis identified illness acceptance, age, and marital status as significant predictors of quality of life. The final regression model accounted for 91.5% of the variance in quality of life ($R^2$ = 0.915). Conversely, factors such as health insurance type, family history, smoking status, and Body Mass Index (BMI) did not significantly impact the outcomes (p> 0.05).
Conclusion: Illness acceptance is a critical determinant of quality of life in hypertensive patients. Integrating psychological support focused on illness acceptance alongside routine clinical interventions may significantly improve patients' mental, social, and functional well-being. These findings suggest that enhancing illness acceptance should be a priority in educational and care programs designed for this population.
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| Keywords: Hypertension, Quality of Life, Illness Acceptance |
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Type of Study: Research |
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General Health
Received: 2025/09/14 | Accepted: 2026/01/7 | Published: 2026/02/3
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