Table 2.
Student Responses on QoL Determined Using WHOQOL-BREF Questionnaire*
| QoL Statements | Median (IQR) Score** |
|---|---|
| How much do you enjoy life? | 3 (3–4) |
| To what extent do you feel your life to be meaningful? | 4 (3–4) |
| How well are you able to concentrate? | 3 (3–4) |
| How safe do you feel in your daily life? | 4 (3–4) |
| How healthy is your physical environment? | 3 (3–4) |
| Do you have enough energy for everyday life? | 3 (3–4) |
| Are you able to accept your bodily appearance? | 4 (3–5) |
| Have you enough money to meet your needs? | 4 (3–4) |
| How available to you is the information that you need in your day-to-day life? | 4 (3–4) |
| To what extent do you have the opportunity for leisure activities? | 3 (2–4) |
| How well are you able to get around? | 3 (3–4) |
| How satisfied are you with your sleep? | 3 (3–4) |
| How satisfied are you with your ability to perform your daily living activities? | 3 (3–4) |
| How satisfied are you with your capacity for work? | 3 (2–4) |
| How satisfied are you with yourself? | 4 (3–4) |
| How satisfied are you with your personal relationships? | 4 (3–4) |
| How satisfied are you with the support you get from your friends? | 4 (3–4) |
| How satisfied are you with the conditions of your living place? | 4 (3–4) |
| How satisfied are you with your access to health services? | 4 (3–4) |
| How satisfied are you with your transport? | 4 (3–4) |
Notes: **The median (IQR score) is calculated by scoring individual questions as stated in “Data analysis” section. The maximum possible score for a question can be ‘5ʹ and minimum score can be ‘1ʹ. *The WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire is reproduced with permission from: S[No authors listed]. Development of the World Health Organization WHOQOL-BREF quality of life assessment. The WHOQOL Group. Psychol Med. 1998;28(3):551–558.14 © 1998 Cambridge University Press. WHO does not endorse any specific companies, products or services.