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The study included SLE-diagnosed patients with complete medical records who consented to participate. Data were collected using the Arabic version of the Systemic Lupus Erythematosus-Specific Quality of Life (SLEQOL) questionnaire, a structured online questionnaire that assesses health-related quality of life (HRQoL) across six domains.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A total of 110 SLE patients, with a mean age of 38.6 (\u00b110.9) years, participated. The majority were female (89.1%) and Saudi nationals (97.3%). The overall mean SLEQOL score was 89.5. Physical functioning reflected the best QoL (11.4\/42; 27.1%), while mood was most impaired (10.4\/28; 37.1%). Treatment-related QoL (31.1%), activities (34.9%), self-image (36.6%), and symptom-related QoL (36.6%) showed intermediate impairment. Male patients had better physical functioning than females, Saudis reported better mood and activities-related QoL than non-Saudis, and patients without comorbidities had higher overall QoL.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study highlights the multidimensional impact of SLE in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Physical functioning was least affected, whereas mood was most impaired, with nationality, gender, and comorbidities influencing several domains. 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