Celiac disease and quality of life

Celiac disease (CD) is an autoimmune disorder whose management relies mainly on a strict gluten-free diet (GFD). This cross-sectional study, conducted on 100 Tunisian patients between October and December 2023, assessed the impact of CD on quality of life (QOL) using a generic questionnaire (the SF-12) and a specific questionnaire (the CDQ). The results show that CD significantly alters QoL, with low scores in both physical and mental domains. Factors associated with impaired HRQOL included non-university education and low socio-economic status. The study recommends the systematic use of HRQOL assessment tools and the implementation of supportive strategies to improve RSG adherence and patient management.

Autorentext

Sou assistente de gastroenterologia num hospital universitário e trabalho no serviço de gastroenterologia do hospital universitário de Sahloul, em Sousse, em 2019.