In 6- to 8-year-old children, hair cortisol is associated with body mass index and somatic complaints, but not with stress, health-related quality of life, blood pressure, retinal vessel diameters, and cardiorespiratory fitness

2017 ◽  
Vol 76 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Markus Gerber ◽  
Katharina Endes ◽  
Serge Brand ◽  
Christian Herrmann ◽  
Flora Colledge ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Retinal Vessel ◽  
Somatic Complaints ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Hair Cortisol ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Retinal Vessel Diameters

scholarly journals A Smartphone App (mDASHNa-CC) to Support Healthy Diet and Hypertension Control for Chinese Canadian Seniors: Protocol for Design, Usability and Feasibility Testing

10.2196/15545 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. e15545
Author(s):  
Ping Zou ◽  
Jennifer Stinson ◽  
Monica Parry ◽  
Cindy-Lee Dennis ◽  
Yeqin Yang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Smartphone App ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Hypertension Control ◽  
Chinese Canadians ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Chinese Canadian

Background This proposed study aims to translate the Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension with Sodium (Na) Reduction for Chinese Canadians (DASHNa-CC), a classroom-based, antihypertensive, dietary educational intervention, to an innovative smartphone app (mDASHNa-CC). This study will enable Chinese Canadian seniors to access antihypertensive dietary interventions anytime, regardless of where they are. It is hypothesized that senior Chinese Canadians will be satisfied with their experiences using the mDASHNa-CC app and that the use of this app could lead to a decrease in their blood pressure and improvement in their health-related quality of life. Objective The goal of this study is to design and test the usability and feasibility of a smartphone-based dietary educational app to support a healthy diet and hypertension control for Chinese Canadian seniors. Methods A mixed-method two-phase design will be used. The study will be conducted in a Chinese immigrant community in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Chinese Canadian seniors, who are at least 65 years old, self-identified as Chinese, living in Canada, and with elevated blood pressure, will be recruited. In Phase I, we will design and test the usability of the app using a user-centered approach. In Phase II, we will test the feasibility of the app, including implementation (primary outcomes of accrual and attrition rates, technical issues, acceptability of the app, and adherence to the intervention) and preliminary effectiveness (secondary outcomes of systolic and diastolic blood pressure, weight, waist circumference, health-related quality of life, and health service utilization), using a pilot, two-group, randomized controlled trial with a sample size of 60 participants in a Chinese Canadian community. Results The study is supported by the Startup Research Grant from Nipissing University, Canada. The research ethics application is under review by a university research ethics review board. Conclusions The study results will make several contributions to the existing literature, including illustrating the rigorous design and testing of smartphone app technology for hypertension self-management in the community, exploring an approach to incorporating traditional medicine into chronic illness management in minority communities and promoting equal access to current technology among minority immigrant senior groups. Trial Registration Clinicaltrials.gov NCT03988894; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03988894 International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID) PRR1-10.2196/15545

scholarly journals MediYoga as a part of a self-management programme among patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation – a randomised study

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 74-82 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Wahlström ◽  
Mårten Rosenqvist ◽  
Jörgen Medin ◽  
Ulla Walfridsson ◽  
Monica Rydell-Karlsson
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Atrial Fibrillation ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Heart Rate ◽  
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Background: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation is associated with impaired health-related quality of life. Yoga has been suggested to improve health-related quality of life among patients with heart failure and hypertension. Aim: The aim of the study was to evaluate the effects of MediYoga, in respect of health-related quality of life, blood pressure, heart rate, as well as N-terminal pro b-type natriuretic peptide, among patients with symptomatic paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, compared with standard therapy or relaxation. Methods: Patients with symptomatic paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, n=132, were stratified for gender and randomised to MediYoga, a relaxation group or a control group, 44 patients per group with a 12-week follow-up. Health-related quality of life, blood pressure, heart rate and N-terminal pro b-type natriuretic peptide were assessed. Results: After 12 weeks, there were no differences in health-related quality of life between the groups. There were improvements in Short-Form Health Survey bodily pain, general health, social function, mental health and mental component summary scores within the MediYoga group ( p=0.014, p=0.037, p=0.029, p=0.030, p=0.019, respectively). No change was seen in the relaxation and control groups. Systolic blood pressure decreased in the MediYoga group (134±18 to 127±13) compared with the control group (126±17 to 127±15, p=0.041); no difference compared with the relaxation group (131±17 to 125±12). Diastolic blood pressure decreased in the MediYoga group (79±9 to 74 ±9) compared with the control group (76±9 to 79±8, p=0.005); no difference compared with the relaxation group (76±9 to 77±8). There were no differences in heart rate and N-terminal pro b-type natriuretic peptide between the groups after 12 weeks. Conclusions: MediYoga improves health-related quality of life and decreases blood pressure in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. MediYoga may be used as a part of a self-management programme among patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation.

scholarly journals Health-Related Quality of Life, Blood Pressure, and Biochemical and Anthropometric Profile in Vegetarians and Nonvegetarians

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Jacksaint Saintila ◽  
Tabita E. Lozano López ◽  
Percy G. Ruiz Mamani ◽  
Michael White ◽  
Salomón Huancahuire-Vega
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Lipid Profile ◽  
Diastolic Pressure ◽  
Systolic Pressure ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Anthropometric Profile

Several studies have been carried out which mainly focus on the analysis of the lipid profile in vegetarians and nonvegetarians. However, few studies have been undertaken in this population oriented to quality of life and health. This study aimed to compare health-related quality of life, blood pressure, and biochemical and anthropometric profile in vegetarians and nonvegetarians. The study included 149 participants out of an initial sample of 162: 62 vegetarians and 87 nonvegetarians. Health-related quality of life was assessed with the SF-12 Health Questionnaire version 2 and was related with the lipid profile, glucose, blood pressure, anthropometric measures, and sociodemographic characteristics. Vegetarians presented better Body Mass Index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC), as well as higher LDL levels. No significant differences in HDL and TG concentrations were found. Serum glucose concentrations were significantly lower among vegetarians. Nonvegetarian males had higher diastolic pressure levels. Vegetarian women had significantly higher levels of systolic pressure. As for the physical health and mental health components of quality of life, no significant differences were found in vegetarian and nonvegetarian women and men. In conclusion, vegetarians presented a better anthropometric profile, lower glycaemia, and higher LDL levels but no significant differences in health-related quality of life compared with nonvegetarians.

Low midlife blood pressure, survival, comorbidity, and health-related quality of life in old age

2014 ◽  
Vol 32 (9) ◽  
pp. 1797-1804 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arto Y. Strandberg ◽  
Timo E. Strandberg ◽  
Sari Stenholm ◽  
Veikko V. Salomaa ◽  
Kaisu H. Pitkälä ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

scholarly journals Hair Cortisol and Health-Related Quality of Life in Children with Mental Disorder

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 247054702110478
Author(s):  
M. Claire Buchan ◽  
Sydney Whitney ◽  
Scott T. Leatherdale ◽  
John G. Mielke ◽  
Andrea Gonzalez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Disorder ◽  
Physiological Stress ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Physical Illness ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Hair Cortisol ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Introduction Children living with mental disorder are at risk for lower health-related quality of life (HRQoL) compared to their peers. While evidence suggests that cortisol dysregulation is implicated in the onset of mental disorder, the extent to which cortisol is associated with HRQoL is largely unknown. Further, it remains unknown how comorbid physical illness may alter this relationship. This study examined whether the presence of a comorbid physical illness moderated the association between hair cortisol concentration (HCC) and HRQoL among children with mental disorder. Methods One-hundred children (4-17 years) receiving care from a pediatric hospital were recruited. The Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview was used to measure mental disorder and the KIDSCREEN-27 to assess HRQoL. Cortisol extracted from children's hair was assayed using high-sensitivity ELISA. Multiple regression analyses tested the association between HCC and HRQoL. Results Presence of a physical illness was found to moderate the relationship between HCC and HRQoL in the domain of peers and social support [comorbidity: β = −0.57 (−0.97, −0.17); no comorbidity: β = 0.22 (−0.11, 0.55)]. Conclusion The association between HCC and HRQoL in children with mental disorder is moderated by the presence of a physical illness, such that in children with comorbid physical and mental disorder, elevated HCC is associated with lower HRQoL. Approaches that reduce stress in these children may help promote optimal well-being. More research investigating physiological stress and psychosocial outcomes in children with mental disorder, particularly those with comorbid physical illness, is needed.

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