%0 Journal Article
%T Impact of Perceived Stress, Coping Strategies, and Psychiatric History on Quality of Life After Corrosive Ingestion
%A Samuel K. Otieno
%A Hana T. Desta
%A Yusuf A. Saleem
%J Bulletin of Pioneering Researches of Medical and Clinical Science
%@ 3006-2659
%D 2023
%V 3
%N 1
%R 10.51847/XTj2JhvxWw
%P 109-115
%X This investigation sought to identify determinants of quality of life (QOL) in individuals suffering from corrosive injuries, a condition increasingly reported worldwide and especially in developing regions. Corrosive substance ingestion represents both a significant public health issue and a frequent method of self-harm. A cross-sectional design with purposive sampling was adopted. In total, 82 patients hospitalized for corrosive injuries in the gastroenterology ward of a Taiwanese medical center from June 2018 to July 2020 completed the Perceived Stress Scale, the Coping Strategy Scale, and the WHO Quality of Life Scale. Independent t-tests and ANOVA were used to compare variations in demographic and clinical variables, perceived stress, and coping strategies. Key predictors of QOL were identified through multiple linear regression. Participants’ mean age was 58.2 years (standard deviation = 2.4). Individuals with a prior mental health diagnosis displayed significantly different stress levels (P < .05). Overall, patients demonstrated high stress and tended to rely on emotion-focused coping. Perceived stress showed a strong negative association with total QOL. Regression findings indicated that a previous mental illness was an important factor influencing global QOL. These outcomes highlight that mental illness history plays a critical role in shaping the QOL of those with corrosive gastrointestinal damage, underscoring the need for routine evaluation and continual follow-up.
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