EVALUATION OF NUTRITION AND TREATMENT APPROACHES IN CYSTIC FIBROSIS DISEASE WITH STATISTICAL ANALYSES

Authors : Nawal Ahmed Amhimmid Qarzah, Tuba Koc

Pages : 547-566

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Publication Date : 2025-08-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a complex genetic disorder with severe effects on the respiratory system and nutritional status, negatively affecting patients\\\' quality of life and health outcomes. This study aims to evaluate the nutritional status and treatment approaches of children aged 7-17 years diagnosed with CF at Tripoli University Hospital in Libya between March 2024 and May 2024. Within the scope of the study, it was determined that 48.5% of the patients were between the ages of 14-17 years and 56.8% were male. 34.9% of the participants were underweight and their body mass index (BMI) was below 18.5 kg/m². In lung function assessments, 57.4% of the patients had a forced expiratory volume in the first second (FEV1) between 70-90% and mild obstruction. The mean scores of Short Form Sickness Perception Scale (SF-SPS) and Modified Wisconsin Cystic Fibrosis Quality of Life Questionnaire (MWCFC-Q) were 20.94 and 21.20, respectively. The findings revealed that low BMI was significantly associated with decreases in lung function and quality of life.
Keywords : : Genetik hastalıklar, Hastalık algısı ölçeği, Kistik fibrozis, KFTR geni, Yaşam kalitesi anketi

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