OBJECTIVES: To assess the quality of life (QV) in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (DII), and relate it to demographic data and morbidity. METHODS: Cross-sectional study with 103 patients with DII, registered in the high cost pharmacy of Cuiabá - Mato Grosso, who responded to the Standard Medical Record, the general QV questionnaire SF-36 and the specific IBDQ. RESULTS: Among 103 patients with DII, 62 had ulcerative colitis and 41 had Crohn's disease; 62% were women; 69.9% were married; 48.5% were of mixed race; 49.5% were smokers; 37.9% required surgery; and, 40.8% had active disease. We observed significant changes in QV in men, smokers and those with active disease. CONCLUSION: DII affect QV in several respects. Measures for maintenance of QV, psychological, social and education support should be considered for patients with DII.
Inflammatory bowel disease; Crohn's disease; Ulcerative colitis; Colitis; Quality of life
