ASSESSMENT OF THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF TRIBAL INDIVIDUALS WITH SICKLE CELL DISEASE IN A SELECTED DISTRICT OF KERALA.

MARY E.L; DR.ASSUMA BEEVI. T.M.

Volume : V, Issue : IV, April - 2016

ASSESSMENT OF THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF TRIBAL INDIVIDUALS WITH SICKLE CELL DISEASE IN A SELECTED DISTRICT OF KERALA.

Mary E. L, Dr. Assuma Beevi. T. M.

Abstract :

A descriptive survey was conducted to assess the quality of life (QOL) of tribal individuals with sickle cell disease (SCD) in Wyanad district of Kerala, India. The objectives of the study are to assess the QOL of tribal individuals between the age of 15–35 years with SCD and to find the association between the QOL of tribal individuals with SCD and the selected demographic variables. The tool used was SF–36� Health Survey. The major findings of the study showed that SCD affects the QOL of children, adolescents, and their families and there is no significant difference in the QOL of male and female individuals with SCD. The study also reveals a fact that the income of the family has a significant impact on social functioning, physical functioning, physical health and general health of individuals with SCD.