Quality of life among people who use drugs living in poor urban communities in the Philippines

2021 ◽  
Vol 93 ◽  
pp. 103160
Author(s):  
Chika Yamada ◽  
Atsuro Tsutsumi ◽  
Takashi Izutsu ◽  
Maria T.R. Tuliao ◽  
Hiroya Matsuo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Urban Communities ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
People Who Use Drugs

scholarly journals Nutrition Care Processes Can Improve the Nutritional Status and Quality of Life of Persons Who Use Drugs (PWUDs)

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Imelda Angeles-Agdeppa ◽  
Frances Pola Santos Arias ◽  
James Andrei Justin Pascual Sy ◽  
Ren Annaliz Pabustan Garingo
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Stress Level ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Care Process ◽  
Nutrition Care ◽  
Nutrition Care Process ◽  
Persons Who Use Drugs

: Addiction affects the economy of countries worldwide. Nutrition plays an important role in helping persons who use drugs (PWUDs) to regain their physical and mental health, thereby increasing the probability of recovery. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of implementing the nutrition care process on PWUDs management 120 days after its implementation. Following a quasi-experimental design with pre and post-test evaluations, 268 PWUDs admitted to 8 drug treatment, and rehabilitation centers in the Philippines were recruited. Developed nutrition management guidelines containing the nutrition care process and cycle menu of calculated diet for PWUDs were provided for implementation in the rehabilitation regimen. Body mass index was used to assess nutritional status, dietary diversity score (DDS) to measure diet quality, WHO quality of life-BREF to assess the quality of life (QoL), Kessler-10 Psychological Distress Scale to determine psychological distress, and Beck’s depression inventory to assess stress level. The results indicated a 92% reduction in underweight during the study period. Participants with high DDS significantly increased from 38.43 to 91.04%. All domains of the QoL were improved, the level of severe depression was significantly decreased (6.72 to 4.48%), and decrease in the proportion of participants experiencing moderate (18.3 to 12.7%) and severe psychological distress (4.48 to 3.73%) was observed. There was no significant association between DDS and the three psychological parameters. The implementation of the nutrition care process and the recovery diets is feasible and could improve the nutritional status, QoL, and stress level of PWUDs.

scholarly journals Filipino head and neck cancer patients and their quality of life

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 439
Author(s):  
Frederic Ivan L. Ting ◽  
Aylmer Rex B. Hernandez ◽  
Reno Eufemon P. Cereno ◽  
Irisyl B. Orolfo-Real ◽  
Corazon A. Ngelangel
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Neck Cancer ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Head And Neck Cancers ◽  
The Social ◽  
The University

<p class="abstract"><strong><span lang="EN-US">Background: </span></strong>In the management of head and neck cancer (HNC), assessment of quality of life (QoL) is imperative because of the potentially debilitating effect of treatment toxicities. Currently, there are no published data assessing the QoL in Filipino HNC patients, thus this study.</p><p class="abstract"><strong><span lang="EN-US">Methods: </span></strong>This cross-sectional study utilized the University of the Philippines - Department of Health Quality of Life scale. Patients with head and neck cancers at the University of the Philippines - Philippine General Hospital from February to September 2019 were invited to participate.  </p><p class="abstract"><strong><span lang="EN-US">Results: </span></strong>A total of 418 patients were included in the study with a mean age of 42 years old (range 18 to 73 years old). In general, Filipino head and neck cancer patients had moderate QoL (mean score of 4.59±0.79). All of the QoL domains (physical, emotional, cognitive, and related functions) had a score of 3-5 (moderate), except for the social status domain which had a mean score of 5.51±0.83 (high). Among socio-demographic factors, patients who are employed and with additional funding sources on top of their income have better global QoL (p&lt;0.01). Clinically, patients with higher stages of disease, fungating tumors, post-laryngectomy, have a feeding tube, with a tracheostomy, and had chemotherapy have lower global QoL (p&lt;0.01).</p><p class="abstract"><strong><span lang="EN-US">Conclusions: </span></strong>Filipino patients with head and neck cancers have an overall moderate quality of life, with high scores in the social domain. Patients with higher tumor burdens and have been exposed to chemotherapy have lower QoL scores, while patients with financial stability and aid have better QoL scores.</p><p class="abstract"><span lang="EN-US"> </span></p>

scholarly journals Health-Related Quality of Life in Exclusively Breastfed Filipino Mother-Infant Dyads (P11-059-19)

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Elvira Estorninos ◽  
Rachel Lawenko ◽  
Katherine Buluran ◽  
Yipu Chen ◽  
Jowena Lebumfacil ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Gastrointestinal Symptoms ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Abstract Objectives Health-related quality of life (QoL) is an important component of overall wellbeing. The study aimed to describe the parent-perceived infant quality of life of exclusively breastfed infants along with their mother's physical and mental health in a Filipino cohort. Methods Healthy term infants, who were exclusively breastfed since birth and whose mothers had decided to exclusively breastfeed until 6 months (m) of age, were enrolled at 21–26 days of age from a single center in the Philippines. Parents completed the Infant Toddler Quality of Life Questionnaire (ITQoL) and the Short Form Health Survey (SF-36v2) (assessing maternal QoL) at enrollment and when infants were 2.5 m, 4 m, and 6 m of age. Infants’ anthropometrics were measured and parents completed gastrointestinal (GI) diaries and Infant Gastrointestinal Symptoms Questionnaire (IGSQ) throughout the study. Results Among 75 enrolled infants, 70 completed the study at age 6 m. Infant QoL mean scores were high throughout the study (range 0–100 for each concept; Table 1). Nonetheless, noticeable improvements were observed between enrollment and 2.5 m, especially in the infant-focused concept of Temperament and Moods as well as in all three parent-focused concepts (Emotional, Time, and Family Cohesion) which measure impact of child's health on parents. Between 2.5 and 6 m, the scores remained relatively stable. For maternal QoL mean scores (scores standardized to Mean = 50, SD = 10 for each scale; Table 1), noticeable improvements were observed between enrollment and 2.5 m, with Physical Health showing more pronounced improvements. The Role-Emotional scale, which measures role limitations due to emotional problems, showed the lowest scores. From enrollment to age 6 m, mean z-scores for weight-for-age, length-for-age and head circumference-for-age stably tracked WHO Growth Standards. Additionally, infant stool consistency became more formed, and incidences of spitting up/vomiting and flatulence decreased. The overall GI burden also decreased (IGSQ index score: range 13–65; 15.8 ± 3.2 at enrollment and 14.0 ± 1.2 at 6 m). Conclusions In a cohort of exclusively breastfed Filipino mother-infant dyads, parent-perceived infant health-related quality of life was high and comparable to that reported in literature1. Maternal quality of life, particularly their perceived state of emotional well-being, warrants further investigation. Funding Sources Nestec Ltd. Supporting Tables, Images and/or Graphs

scholarly journals Overview of Ageing, Urbanization, and Nutrition in Developing Countries and the Development of the Reconnaissance Project

1997 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Corazon V. C. Barba ◽  
Lucila B. Rabuco
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Financial Support ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Asian Countries ◽  
Demographic Trends ◽  
Transitional Countries ◽  
Latin American Countries

Two of the major demographic trends in the developing and transitional countries are urbanization (the growth of cities and metropolitan populations) and ageing (the increase in the number of persons over 70 years of age, due to extended life expectancy). These two trends are felt to present unresolved challenges regarding health, well-being, and quality of life. These uncertainties gave rise to the multicentre Reconnaissance project carried out in five Asian countries (China, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand) and three Latin American countries (Brazil, Guatemala, and Mexico), in collaboration with institutions in the Netherlands, Germany, and Italy, with financial support from the European Community. The findings, experience, and lessons from the preliminary qualitative (community), and quantitative (individual) surveys were shared among the investigators at a conference held at Wageningen, Netherlands.

scholarly journals The impact of cataract surgery on health related quality of life and time use in Kenya, Bangladesh and the Philippines

2009 ◽  
Vol 63 (Suppl 2) ◽  
pp. 69-69
Author(s):  
S. Polack ◽  
C. Eusebio ◽  
W. Mathenge ◽  
Z. Wadud ◽  
A. K. M. Mamunur ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cataract Surgery ◽  
Time Use ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals Associations Between Health-related Quality of Life, Eating Behavior and Gastrointestinal Tolerance Among Exclusively Breastfed Infant-Mother Dyads in the Philippines (P11-107-19)

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Elvira Estorninos ◽  
Rachel Lawenko ◽  
Katherine Buluran ◽  
Yipu Chen ◽  
Jowena Lebumfacil ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Eating Behaviors ◽  
Maternal Mental Health ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Infant Temperament ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Mental Health Summary ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Positive Correlations

Abstract Objectives Breastmilk offers the most optimal nutrition for infants in first year of life, and breastfeeding may offer additional benefits promoting psychological well-being of infants and mothers. Relationships between infant and maternal quality of life (QoL), baby eating behaviors and gastrointestinal (GI) tolerance have not been widely studied. Methods Healthy term infants whose mothers had decided to exclusively breastfeed from birth until 6 months (m) of age, were enrolled at 21–26 days (d) of age from a single center in the Philippines. Parents completed the Infant Toddler Quality of Life Questionnaire (ITQoL), Short Form Health Survey (SF-36v2) (assessing maternal QoL), Baby Eating Behavior Questionnaire (BEBQ) (assessing appetite), and Infant Gastrointestinal Symptoms Questionnaire (assessing GI burden) at enrollment and when infants were 2.5 m, 4 m, and 6 m of age. Results Among 75 enrolled infants, 70 completed the study at age 6 m. At enrollment, only 1 statistically significant moderate correlation (ρ = 0.46, P < 0.01, Table 1) was seen between maternal Physical Health Summary with infant QoL Impact on Parents-Time. However, most infant QoL concepts became moderately associated with maternal Mental Health Summary scores at 6 m. Statistically significant moderate and positive correlations were detected between maternal Mental Health Summary with Satisfaction with Child's Overall Growth and Development, Temperament and Moods, Overall Health, and with 3 Child's Impacts on Parents concepts. At 6 m, statistically significant moderate and positive correlations were seen between BEBQ concepts (Enjoyment of Food and General Appetite) with Temperament and Moods (ρ = 0.47 and 0.40, respectively, P < 0.01). No moderate correlations between BEBQ concepts and maternal QoL were found. Surprisingly, no correlations between GI tolerance measures and maternal/infant QoL concepts was detected except 1 weak correlation between flatulence and infant QoL Impact on Parents-Emotional at enrollment. Conclusions In this cohort, relationships between infant and maternal health-related quality of life evolved as infants grew older. Infant temperament and moods positively correlated with both maternal mental and physical health and with infant eating behaviors, suggesting that infant temperament and mood may be an important factor affecting maternal and child health. Funding Sources Nestec Ltd. Supporting Tables, Images and/or Graphs

Change and Diversity in American Community Life

1972 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
pp. 26-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard A. Lamanna
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
New York ◽  
Urban Communities ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Settlement Patterns ◽  
New York Times ◽  
Front Page ◽  
Community Life ◽  
The Poor

In any Discussion of American community life two beliefs are likely to quickly come to the fore. First, that we have over the last 50 years undergone a revolution in community settlement patterns and today we are an urban nation with more and more of our population crowding into our urban areas. Many now speak with disdain about the runaway urbanization and the emerging “ant-hill society.” A second theme that almost always accompanies the first is that the quality of life in our urban communities is deteriorating rapidly. One can hardly read a daily metropolitan newspaper without spotting a headline which sounds the alarm. Not long ago, for example, the New York Times had a front-page spread with the startling headline, “Eleven Mayors Warn Here of Collapse of U.S. Cities.” Stewart Alsop, in a Newsweek column with the foreboding title “The Cities Are Finished,” managed in the course of one page to inform his readers that the cities may be “finished” because they have become unlivable; that the net population of cities will continue to fall; that the future is statistically predictable—in another 10 years most of our cities will consist mostly of blacks; and that the cities will come to resemble reservations for the poor and the blacks surrounded by heavily guarded middle-class suburbs. More recently, Sol Linowitz, Chairman of the National Urban Coalition, declared, “We have abandoned our cities … [and while they] are not on fire today, most of the conditions that caused the civil disorders in recent years have worsened.”

scholarly journals Protective role of resilience on COVID-19 impact on the quality of life of nursing students in the Philippines

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-49
Author(s):  
Jean Nunez Guillasper ◽  
Ryan Michael Flores Oducado ◽  
Gil Platon Soriano
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Focal Point ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Psychological Resilience ◽  
The Impact

Background: Studies have shown that resilience has a buffering effect on mental health problems. However, the influence of resilience on the impact on the Quality of Life (QoL) in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic has not been well documented.Objective: This study examined the influence of resilience on the COVID-19 impact on QoL among nursing students.Methods: A cross-sectional research design was utilized. Three hundred and forty-five students of a government-funded nursing school in the Philippines responded in the web-based survey. Data were gathered using two adopted instruments from 18 to 31 August 2020. Test for differences and correlational analyses were performed.Results: The COVID-19 pandemic had a moderate impact on the QoL of nursing students. The COVID-19 impact on QoL significantly varied with sex and the nearby presence of COVID-19 cases. Bivariate analysis revealed a significant moderate inverse relationship between psychological resilience and the impact of COVID-19 on QoL.Conclusion: Resilience has a protective influence on the impact on QoL concerning main areas of mental health in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Understanding the factors and developing interventions that build the resilience of students is a focal point of action for nursing schools.

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