The Effectiveness of Assessing the Quality of Life of Obese Military Personnel Using the SF-36 Questionnaire

Abstract

This study aimed to assess the quality of life (QoL) of military personnel suffering from obesity using the SF-36 questionnaire. The study involved 306 military personnel from various units, including combat units, military medical institutions, and educational institutions, under different climatic and service conditions. In specific groups, the highest physical health (PH) scores were observed among the personnel of combat units, averaging 54.3±1.8 points, while the lowest scores were recorded among the personnel of communication units, reaching 48.4±1.4 points. In military personnel suffering from obesity, the integral scores for the physical (PH) and mental (MH) components were 44.2±1.3 points and 49.4±1.6 points respectively, indicating that these military personnel had limited physical activity and a relatively low level of mental well-being.