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An Exploratory Study to Assess the Quality of Life of Women Diagnosed with Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) in Selected Hospitals of Mumbai

Sarika P. Bhange , Sarika P. Bhange

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International Journal of Practical Nursing 1(1):p 7-9, Sept - Dec 2013. | DOI:

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The study was conducted to assess the quality of life of women with rheumatic heart disease in selected hospitals of Mumbai. An exploratory descriptive approach was used in the study. The sample consisted of 200 women diagnosed with RHD receiving treatment in selected hospitals of Mumbai. The study was conducted at a Municipal and a Government Hospital of Mumbai. Non probability convenience sampling technique was used in this study. The Self reporting technique and Rating scale was used to assess the quality of life of women with rheumatic heart disease. The result revealed that 50 per cent samples belonged to the age group of 15-24 years, , majority of the samples (62%) were Hindus, (72%) were from joint family, (75%) were non vegetarian, Majority of the samples (77 %) were housewives. About 55% of samples were living in chawls. The finding showed that various factors along with disease contribute to good and bad quality of life of women with rheumatic heart disease. 

Keywords: Quality of life; Rheumatic heart disease.

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