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Table 1 Domains and items of the WHOQOL-BREF

From: Comparison of generic and specific instruments to assess the quality of life in patients with melasma

Domain

Facets incorporated within domains

Physical health

Activities of daily living

Dependence on medicinal substances and medical aids

Energy and fatigue

Mobility

Pain and discomfort

Sleep and rest

Work Capacity

Psychological

Bodily image and appearance

Negative feelings

Positive feelings

Self-esteem

Spirituality/Religion/Personal beliefs

Thinking, learning, memory, and concentration

Social relations

Personal relationships

Social support

Sexual activity

Environment

Financial resources

Freedom, physical safety and security

Health and social care: accessibility and quality

Home environment

Opportunities for acquiring new information and skills

Participation in and opportunities for recreation/leisure activities

Physical environment (pollution/noise/traffic/climate)

Transport

  1. Fonte: The WHOQOL Group (1998b) [41]