The association between nonmedical use of prescription medication status and change in health-related quality of life: Results from a Nationally Representative Survey

2014 ◽  
Vol 142 ◽  
pp. 161-167 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ty S. Schepis ◽  
Jahn K. Hakes
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Prescription Medication ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Representative Survey ◽  
Nonmedical Use ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Nationally Representative ◽  
Medication Status

scholarly journals The Association between Oral Health-Related Quality of Life, Loneliness, Perceived and Objective Social Isolation—Results of a Nationally Representative Survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (24) ◽  
pp. 12886
Author(s):  
André Hajek ◽  
Hans-Helmut König
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Social Isolation ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Representative Survey ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Nationally Representative ◽  
Perceived Social Isolation

The aim was to examine the association between oral health-related quality of life and loneliness and perceived as well as objective social isolation. Data were used from a nationally representative survey with n = 3075 (late Summer 2021). The established Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-G5) was used to quantify oral health-related quality of life. Moreover, established tools were used to quantify the outcome measures (De Jong Gierveld loneliness scale, Bude/Lantermann scale and Lubben Social Network Scale). It was adjusted for several covariates in regression analysis. Linear regressions showed that low oral health-related quality of life is associated with higher loneliness (B = 0.03, p < 0.001), higher perceived social isolation (B = 0.06, p < 0.001) and higher objective social isolation (B = 0.07, p < 0.05). Further regressions were performed (e.g., stratified by denture usage). Our study stressed the importance of low oral health-related quality of life for loneliness and social isolation (both perceived and objective). This knowledge is important to address individuals at risk. Future studies should clarify the underlying mechanisms.

Report of Nationally Representative Values for the Noninstitutionalized US Adult Population for 7 Health-Related Quality-of-Life Scores

2006 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 391-400 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janel Hanmer ◽  
William F. Lawrence ◽  
John P. Anderson ◽  
Robert M. Kaplan ◽  
Dennis G. Fryback
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Nationally Representative

scholarly journals Oral health-related quality of life, probable depression and probable anxiety: evidence from a representative survey in Germany

2022 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
André Hajek ◽  
Hans-Helmut König
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Representative Survey ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Probable Depression

Abstract Background There is limited knowledge regarding the association between oral health-related quality of life and probable depression and anxiety. Our objective was to examine the association between oral health-related quality of life and probable depression and anxiety in the German population (stratified by sex). Methods In sum, n = 3,075 individuals took part in a nationally representative survey (August/September 2021). The well-established Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9; cut-off of 10) and the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7; cut-off of 10) were used to quantify probable depression and anxiety, respectively. Results The likelihood of probable depression was significantly associated with lower oral health-related quality of life in the total sample (OR: 1.21, 95% CI: 1.18–1.25) and in both women and men. Additionally, the likelihood of probable anxiety was significantly associated with lower oral health-related quality of life in the total sample (OR: 1.17, 95% CI: 1.14–1.21) and in both women and men. Conclusions Our study emphasized the association between lower oral health-related quality of life and probable depression as well as anxiety in the general adult population in Germany. Future longitudinal studies are required to confirm our findings.

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