Assessment of health-related quality of life and treatment satisfaction and their associated factors among older adults with heart failure: a prospective observational study in selected hospitals in Northwest Ethiopia
Among older adults with heart failure in Northwest Ethiopia, 98% reported moderate to low HRQoL. Asthma and polypharmacy negatively affected HRQoL, whereas weight loss was positively associated with HRQoL. An NYHA class III status and well-managed hypertension improved treatment satisfaction, whereas rural residency and coronary heart disease were associated with lower satisfaction. These findings underscore the need for targeted interventions to enhance outcomes and QoL in this vulnerable population.
Authors
- Sintayehu Simie Tsega (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3798-0941)
- Zufan Alamrie Asmare (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-4003-207X)
- Tirsit Ketsela Zeleke (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3528-0703)
- Fisseha Nigussie Dagnew (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-3309-9102)
- Teferi Bihonegn Melese
- Tigabu Eskeziya Zerihun
- Desalegn Addis Mussie
- Abel Temeche kassaw
- Sisay Sitotaw Anberbr
- Tilaye Arega Moges
- Samuel Berihun Dagnew
- Samuel Agegnew Wondm
- Getachew Yitayew Tarekegn
- Fasil Bayafers Tamene
Institutions
- Debre Tabor University (ET)
- University of Gondar (ET)
- Debre Markos University (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Open
- Published
- 2026-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2025-103989
- Primary Topic
- Heart Failure Treatment and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00