Quality of life and influencing factors in older adults with benign prostatic hyperplasia
Abstract
The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between the quality of life (QoL) and self‐efficacy in older adults with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), as well as the factors affecting their QoL. Previous research has shown that self‐efficacy is one of the factors affecting the QoL of individuals. Diminished self‐efficacy can impair cognitive and behavioural function, while heightened self‐efficacy can drive changes in treatment acceptance behaviour and, subsequently, physical and mental health. Although past research has investigated QoL among patients with BPH, no known studies have investigated the impact of self‐efficacy on QoL, specifically among the Chinese aged population who may have a different disease status. The study followed a cross‐sectional design and included 372 older adults with BPH. The Chinese version of the Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia QoL Scale (BPH‐QLS), the Chinese version of the Self‐rated Abilities for Health Practices Scale (SRAHP) and General Survey Questionnaire were used. One‐way ANOVA and multiple regression analysis were employed to identify factors influencing QoL and evaluate the relationship between self‐efficacy and QoL. The results indicated a positive correlation between QoL and self‐efficacy. Educational level, sexual intercourse, disease duration, marital status, monthly family income and self‐efficacy were identified as factors influencing QoL in older adults with BPH. Multiple linear regression analysis revealed that…
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