Quality of Life in Buffalo City: The Changing Position of African Women in a Post-apartheid City

2011 ◽  
pp. 267-292
Author(s):  
Leslie Bank ◽  
Ellen Kamman
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
African Women

Salient aspects of quality of life among women diagnosed with endometriosis: A qualitative study

2016 ◽  
Vol 23 (7) ◽  
pp. 905-916 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rizwana Roomaney ◽  
Ashraf Kagee
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
South African ◽  
Psychological Functioning ◽  
African Women ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Quality Of Life Research ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
South African Women

This study examined health-related quality of life among a sample of South African women diagnosed with endometriosis. Semistructured interviews were conducted with 25 participants in South Africa. Participants discussed the ways in which endometriosis affected their health-related quality of life. A total of 10 categories emerged from the data, namely, (1) medical factors, (2) physical functioning, (3) psychological functioning, (4) sexual functioning, (5) reproductive functioning, (6) interpersonal functioning, (7) occupational functioning, (8) information and knowledge, (9) healthcare and medical treatment and (10) financial impact and considerations. Each category was described and compared with findings from other health-related quality of life research in women with endometriosis.

scholarly journals Die identifisering van ’n geskikte vraelys vir die bepaling van lewenskwaliteit by Suid-Afrikaanse vroue met servikskanker

2015 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
George Du Toit
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
South African ◽  
Objective Assessment ◽  
Disease Process ◽  
Hiv And Aids ◽  
African Women ◽  
Chronic Illness Therapy ◽  
South African Women

Cervical cancer is one of the commonest cancers among South African women. In the absence of an adequate, preventative cervical cytology programme, the majority of women present with an advanced stage of disease. Despite treatment, the prognosis for these women is poor. Furthermore, HIV and AIDS impacts adversely on the treatment of cervical cancer, whereas cervical cancer and its treatment again affect the quality of life. Objective assessment of the quality of life can improve treatment and supportive care. The current study was done to identify the most appropriate questionnaire to assess the quality of life experienced by South African women with cervical cancer. The European Organisation for the Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) and the Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy Measurement System (FACIT) questionnaires are the most commonly used for assessment of the quality of life patients with cancer have. The current study assessed the appropriateness of these questionnaires for use in South Africa on the following criteria: study structure (prospective or transverse), quality of life endpoint (primary or secondary), timing of assessment during disease process and the nationalities of the study populations. The EORTC questionnaire was identified as the most appropriate for application to South African women with cervical cancer.

Quality of life, physical activity and cardiorespiratory fitness in black African women: B-Healthy project

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 987-997
Author(s):  
G. R. Oviedo ◽  
N. Tamulevicius ◽  
S. O. Onagbiye ◽  
M. Phidza ◽  
C. Sedumedi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cardiorespiratory Fitness ◽  
African Women ◽  
Black African

scholarly journals Psychosocial health and quality of life among North African women

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natascia Rinaldo ◽  
Emanuela Gualdi‐Russo ◽  
Meriem Khyatti ◽  
Chérifa Lakhoua ◽  
Stefania Toselli
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Psychosocial Health ◽  
African Women ◽  
North African

scholarly journals Impact of Antiretroviral Therapy on Health-Related Quality of Life among South African Women in the CAPRISA 002 Acute Infection Study

2014 ◽  
Vol 18 (9) ◽  
pp. 1801-1807 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew Tomita ◽  
Nigel Garrett ◽  
Lise Werner ◽  
Jonathan K. Burns ◽  
Nelisiwe Ngcobo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
South African ◽  
Acute Infection ◽  
African Women ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
South African Women ◽  
Infection Study

Self-Compassion and Quality of Life in Adults Who Stutter

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 2097-2108
Author(s):  
Robyn L. Croft ◽  
Courtney T. Byrd
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Connectedness ◽  
The Self ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Adults Who Stutter ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this study was to identify levels of self-compassion in adults who do and do not stutter and to determine whether self-compassion predicts the impact of stuttering on quality of life in adults who stutter. Method Participants included 140 adults who do and do not stutter matched for age and gender. All participants completed the Self-Compassion Scale. Adults who stutter also completed the Overall Assessment of the Speaker's Experience of Stuttering. Data were analyzed for self-compassion differences between and within adults who do and do not stutter and to predict self-compassion on quality of life in adults who stutter. Results Adults who do and do not stutter exhibited no significant differences in total self-compassion, regardless of participant gender. A simple linear regression of the total self-compassion score and total Overall Assessment of the Speaker's Experience of Stuttering score showed a significant, negative linear relationship of self-compassion predicting the impact of stuttering on quality of life. Conclusions Data suggest that higher levels of self-kindness, mindfulness, and social connectedness (i.e., self-compassion) are related to reduced negative reactions to stuttering, an increased participation in daily communication situations, and an improved overall quality of life. Future research should replicate current findings and identify moderators of the self-compassion–quality of life relationship.

Misophonia: An Evidence-Based Case Report

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 685-690
Author(s):  
C. S. Vanaja ◽  
Miriam Soni Abigail
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Case History ◽  
Pure Tone ◽  
Physiological Responses ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Management Option ◽  
Pure Tone Audiogram

Purpose Misophonia is a sound tolerance disorder condition in certain sounds that trigger intense emotional or physiological responses. While some persons may experience misophonia, a few patients suffer from misophonia. However, there is a dearth of literature on audiological assessment and management of persons with misophonia. The purpose of this report is to discuss the assessment of misophonia and highlight the management option that helped a patient with misophonia. Method A case study of a 26-year-old woman with the complaint of decreased tolerance to specific sounds affecting quality of life is reported. Audiological assessment differentiated misophonia from hyperacusis. Management included retraining counseling as well as desensitization and habituation therapy based on the principles described by P. J. Jastreboff and Jastreboff (2014). A misophonia questionnaire was administered at regular intervals to monitor the effectiveness of therapy. Results A detailed case history and audiological evaluations including pure-tone audiogram and Johnson Hyperacusis Index revealed the presence of misophonia. The patient benefitted from intervention, and the scores of the misophonia questionnaire indicated a decrease in the severity of the problem. Conclusions It is important to differentially diagnose misophonia and hyperacusis in persons with sound tolerance disorders. Retraining counseling as well as desensitization and habituation therapy can help patients who suffer from misophonia.

Quality of Life of Youth With Hearing Loss

ASHA Leader ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 15 (15) ◽  
pp. 5-6
Author(s):  
Anne Skalicky ◽  
Brenda Schick ◽  
Donald Patrick
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Hearing Loss
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