Evaluation of Quality of Life in Iraqi Patients with Osteoporosis in a Tertiary Care Facility in Baghdad

Background: Osteoporosis is a chronic health problem affecting the skeletal system, characterized by decreasing bone mass and weakening bone structure. It can lead to excruciating pain and incapacity, as well as a decrease in physical function, social function, and well-being, all of which are aspects of quality of life (QoL). Objective: To investigate the impact of osteoporosis on the life quality of Iraqi patients in a tertiary care center in Baghdad using the International Osteoporosis Foundation’s (IOF) life quality survey. Methods: 80 females with osteoporosis attending Baghdad Teaching Hospital aged 18 years or older provided the data for this cross-sectional study. Bone density was determined using the dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) technique. The IOF quality of life scale (Qualeffo-41) was employed. Results: Regarding QoL, participants gave the lowest scores to mobility (24.54), leisure and social activities (22.56), and the highest to the activities of daily living (8.14), general health perception (11.06), and jobs around the house (13.09). Conclusions: This study concluded that the quality of life for osteoporosis patients was poor. A large proportion of patients have moderate difficulties and need help during their practice of daily living activities. Generally, the total mean of the general health of the study sample was slightly worse to much worse.