Date of Award

6-17-2022

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Medical Science (MMSc)

First Advisor

Deborah Proctor, MD

Abstract

Inflammatory bowel disease is a chronic relapsing-remitting condition that is linked with depression and anxiety and negatively impacts health-related quality of life. Despite the growing understanding that inflammatory bowel disease affects a diverse global population, there is a paucity of literature focused on health-related quality of life in inflammatory bowel disease patients from specific racial and ethnic groups, including the Hispanic population. In this cross-sectional study, we aim to explore the association between ethnicity and health-related quality of life in patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Specifically, we will compare Short Form Health Survey scores between Hispanic white patients and non-Hispanic white patients. We will also investigate associations between social determinants of health and clinical variables, such as disease severity and mental health, and health-related quality of life in this population. This study will help inform clinician understanding of the specific experience of Hispanic patients with inflammatory bowel disease.

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