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Exploring The Influence Of Socio-Cultural Factors And Environmental Resources On The Health Related Quality Of Life Of Children And Adolescents After Congenital Heart Disease Surgery: Parental Perspectives From A Low Middle Income Country, Laila Ladak, Robyn Gallagher, Babar Hasan, Khadija Awais, Ahmed Abdullah, Janice Gullick
Exploring The Influence Of Socio-Cultural Factors And Environmental Resources On The Health Related Quality Of Life Of Children And Adolescents After Congenital Heart Disease Surgery: Parental Perspectives From A Low Middle Income Country, Laila Ladak, Robyn Gallagher, Babar Hasan, Khadija Awais, Ahmed Abdullah, Janice Gullick
Department of Paediatrics and Child Health
Background: Health related quality of life (HRQOL) is an important indicator of long-term well-being, influenced by environmental factors such as family, culture, societal norms and available resources. This study aimed to explore parental perspectives on the influence of socio-cultural factors and environmental resources on the HRQOL of children and adolescents after congenital heart disease (CHD) surgery.
Methods: Using a descriptive, qualitative design, semi-structured interviews of children/adolescents who had CHD surgery in this low-middle income country (LMIC) were collected between July to December 2017. There were 20 families enrolled, which included 18 parent dyads (mother and father) and two single mothers, …
Cephalic Vein Transposition: An Effective Surgical Option For Dealing With The Cephalic Vein Stenosis, Zia Ur Rehman
Cephalic Vein Transposition: An Effective Surgical Option For Dealing With The Cephalic Vein Stenosis, Zia Ur Rehman
Department of Surgery
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