Results: Patients reported a generally high level of HRQoL as assessed by SF-12. Those aged over 65 years reported
significantly higher mental health and those who were married had higher levels of education or income reported
significantly higher physical health. There were significant negative correlations between physical and mental
health and anxiety and depression (p b .05). Perceived social support was negatively correlated with anxiety and
depression and positively correlated with mental health. Education level and depression significantly predicted
physical health, while age, anxiety and depression predicted mental health.
Conclusion: Anxiety, depression, age and education are significant predictors of HRQoL in this patient population
and should be assessed routinely and, where appropriate, addressed through individually-tailored interventions.
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