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Contribution of Demographic, Medical, and Social Support Variables in Predicting the Mental Health Dimension of Quality of Life among People with Multiple Sclerosis

Schwartz, C., Frohner, R.·2005·Health & Social Work
DOI 10.1093/hsw/30.3.203
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The purpose of this study was to examine the contribution of demographic, medical, and social support variables in predicting the mental health dimension of quality of life (MHD/QOL) among people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Eighty-two participants of employment age recruited from hospital neurology clinics specializing in MS completed a demographic questionnaire, and 69 completed the Multiple Sclerosis Quality of Life Inventory (MSQLI). In addition, a neurologist used the Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) to assess the medical status of each participant.The number of young children in the family, MS duration, cognitive impairment, and social support were predictors of MHD/QOL. Employment was not associated with MHD/QOL score. Social support made a significant and unique contribution to the MHD/QOL beyond all the other variables. Implications for social work practice are presented.

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Authors
Schwartz, C., & Frohner, R.
Affiliations
Bar-Ilan University (IL)
Venue
Health & Social Work
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Published
2005-08-01
Volume
30
Issue
3
Pages
203-212
ISSN
  • 0360-7283 (ISSN-L)
  • 1545-6854
DOI
10.1093/hsw/30.3.203
OpenAlex
W2170211983
Cited by
136
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FWCI
3.11
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Health & Social Work (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Clinical Neurology › Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Health and Well-being Studies
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Oncology › Cancer survivorship and care
Keywords
multiple sclerosis, mental health, quality of life, social support, social work practice, Expanded Disability Status Scale, cognitive impairment, employment, family size, predictors of quality of life
MeSH terms
Disability Evaluation, Employment, Family, Female, Humans, Israel, Male, Mental Health, Middle Aged, Multiple Sclerosis, Quality of Life, Surveys and Questionnaires, Social Support

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