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January 14, 2026Clinical and Experimental Neuroimmunology2 citations

Multiple Sclerosis in Morocco: Impact on Patients' Quality of Life

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RLRachid LotfiHAHind Bel AmghariaSESami Ennaciri

Key Points

  • The study aimed to assess the quality of life dimensions most affected in multiple sclerosis patients in Morocco.
  • Descriptive study involving 152 patients from four Moroccan regions
  • Data collected via electronic survey
  • Quality of life measured using the Arabic version of the MS Quality of Life‐54 scale.
  • Overall quality of life was impaired in multiple sclerosis patients.
  • Impairment was particularly evident in energy, physical, and psychological limitations.
  • Participants experienced moderate physical and mental distress along with significant emotional challenges.

Abstract

ABSTRACT Background In multiple sclerosis (MS), health‐related quality of life (HRQoL) is often impaired both physically and mentally. This study aimed to assess the dimensions of quality of life (QoL) most affected among patients with MS in Morocco. Methods This descriptive study included 152 patients from four Moroccan regions. Data were collected through an electronic survey. QoL was assessed using the Arabic version of the MS Quality of Life‐54 (MSQOL‐54) scale, a validated multidimensional tool specific to MS. Results Participants were mostly young women (mean age: 32.6 years), single, and with a university education. Overall, QoL was impaired, particularly in domains related to energy, physical and psychological limitations, and perceived health. Moderate distress, both physical and mental, was noted, along with significant emotional challenges. However, sexual function, cognitive function, and social relationships were relatively preserved. Statistically significant associations were found between QoL and sociodemographic factors such as gender, age, and the type of MS. Conclusion MS significantly impairs the QoL of Moroccan patients. Sociodemographic factors play a substantial role, warranting further investigation into the determinants of QoL.

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Lotfi et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6966f31513bf7a6f02c00a13https://doi.org/10.1111/cen3.70044
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