Impact of quality of life related to foot problems: a case-control study

Daniel López-López, Mónica Pérez-Ríos, Alberto Ruano-Ravina, Marta Elena Losa-Iglesias, Ricardo Becerro-de-Bengoa-Vallejo, Carlos Romero-Morales, Cesar Calvo-Lobo, Emmanuel Navarro-Flores, Daniel López-López, Mónica Pérez-Ríos, Alberto Ruano-Ravina, Marta Elena Losa-Iglesias, Ricardo Becerro-de-Bengoa-Vallejo, Carlos Romero-Morales, Cesar Calvo-Lobo, Emmanuel Navarro-Flores

Abstract

Foot problems are highly prevalent conditions, being a frequent reason for medical and podiatric consultation. The aim of this study was to compare the differences of quality of life (QoL) related to foot health in people with and without the presence of foot problems. A case-control study was carried out in an outpatient centre, where a clinician recorded data related to sociodemographic and clinical characteristics. In addition, self-reported data on foot health-related quality of life were recorded using the Spanish version of the Foot Health Status Questionnaire. The sample consisted of 498 participants (249 cases and 249 controls), with a median age of 30 years and an interquartile range of 23 years. The differences between the groups were statistically significant for gender, age, footwear, general health, foot health, and physical activity. Cases showed lower scores for the domain of footwear, physical activity and vitality compared to controls. Foot pathologies have a negative impact on quality of life related to foot health, and the domains of footwear, general health and physical activity seem to be the factors that are associated with the presence of alterations and foot deformities.

Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no competing interests.

© 2021. The Author(s).

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