Quality of Life in Children with Migraine: A Case–Control Study

AbstractWe conducted a case–control study to determine the effects of migraine on quality of life (QOL) in children. Participants, aged between 6 and 18 years, were assigned to migraine (n = 70) and control (n = 70) groups. We used a translated version of Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory 4.0 questionnaire. From the children's perspective, the overall QOL scores in all domains were lower in children with migraine. Children in the migraine group had significant lower scores in the social, emotional, and physical functioning (p-value < 0.05) than control group. Interestingly, a significant difference in the educational performance was not seen (p-value = 0.101). Relative to the parents' responses and children, the overall scores in all domains were lower in children with migraine. Statistically significant lower scores were found only in emotional and physical domains (p-value < 0.05). The results of this study indicate that migraine imposes a substantial negative impact on the different aspects of QOL in children.

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Evaluation of Eating Habits and Quality of Life in Postbariatric Surgery Patients and Their Family Members: A Case-Control Study

Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism ◽

10.1155/2021/6657567 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2021 ◽

pp. 1-8

Author(s):

Carla Ibrahim ◽

Joane Matta ◽

Kàtia Lurbe i Puerto ◽

Yonna Sacre

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Bariatric Surgery ◽

Case Control Study ◽

Case Control ◽

Control Group ◽

Obese Patients ◽

Lifestyle Management ◽

Bariatric Patients ◽

Control Study

Background. Obesity is a major health problem worldwide. Today, bariatric surgery is considered as the last option and most effective treatment for severe obesity (BMI ≥40 kg/m2 or BMI ≥35 kg/m2 with metabolic conditions). Aims. We aimed to evaluate the medium-term effect (>36 months) of bariatric surgery and assess postbariatric nutritional and lifestyle management among Lebanese patients who underwent bariatric surgeries in Jbeil and Keserwan hospitals. Methods. This study is a quantitative case-control study. The case group includes a couple of patients who have undergone sleeve or bypass surgery 6 months ago and above, along with the main family caregivers. The control group constitutes a couple of obese patients with BMI ≥30 kg/m2 who did not proceed to any surgical intervention with their main caregivers. The final samples consisted of 53 cases and caregivers and 50 controls and caregivers. The assessment was made by an online questionnaire. Results. Compared to obese patients, bariatric patients were less likely to have high energy intake (54% versus 34%, P value 0.012). Moreover, 35.8% of the caregivers of bariatric patients had a low physical activity level compared to those of the control group who had a lower level (70%). In addition, cases’ main caregivers (75.5%) had much higher quality of life compared to the cases (56.6%), and also, higher quality of life was seen among the case’s main caregivers (75%) compared to the controls (72%). Conclusion. In Jbeil and Keserwan regions of Lebanon, there is a lack of postbariatric nutritional and lifestyle management leading to less desirable outcomes in the medium to long term. A set of recommendations are developed based on this study.

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Mortality, functional outcomes and quality of life after hip fractures complicated by infection: a case control study

Journal of Bone and Joint Infection ◽

10.5194/jbji-6-347-2021 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 6 (8) ◽

pp. 347-354

Author(s):

Antonios A. Koutalos ◽

Christos Baltas ◽

Vasileios Akrivos ◽

Christina Arnaoutoglou ◽

Konstantinos N. Malizos

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Hip Fractures ◽

Barthel Index ◽

Case Control Study ◽

Deep Infection ◽

Case Control ◽

Control Group ◽

Infection Group ◽

Control Study

Abstract. Introduction: Infection is a detrimental complication of operatively treated hip fractures. The objective of this retrospective case-control study was to evaluate the mortality, the physical function and the quality of life of hip fractures complicated with infection and determine risk factors for deep infection in hip fractures. Patients and methods: All patients with hip fractures (31A and 31B OTA/AO) that were operatively managed over a 10-year period that subsequently developed deep infection were included in the study. Thirty-nine patients met the inclusion criteria. These patients were compared with a matched control group of 198 patients without infection. Minimum follow-up was 1 year. Mortality, Barthel index score, EQ-5D-5L, Parker mobility score and visual analogue scale (VAS) pain score were compared between groups. Results: Mortality at 1 month was 20.5 % and 43 % at 1 year. Half of the infections were acute and 28 % were polymicrobial. Mortality was greater in the infection group (43 % vs. 16.5 %, p<0.0014), and Barthel index was inferior in the infection group (14 vs. 18, p<0.0017) compared to control group. Logistic regression analysis revealed that time from admission to surgery was a negative factor that predisposed to infection. Conclusions: Patients complicated with infection after a hip fracture have higher mortality and inferior functional results. Delay from admission to surgery predisposes to infection.

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Oral health knowledge and dental behavior among individuals with autism in Jordan: a case–control study

BMC Oral Health ◽

10.1186/s12903-021-01423-4 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Sabha Mahmoud Alshatrat ◽

Isra Abdelkarim Al-Bakri ◽

Wael Mousa Al-Omari ◽

Noor Abdullah Al Mortadi

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Oral Health ◽

Health Knowledge ◽

Case Control Study ◽

Autism Spectrum ◽

Case Control ◽

Oral Health Knowledge ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Control Study

Abstract Background Oral care is acknowledged as an integral component of general health and plays an essential role in establishing the desired level of quality of life for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Purpose To investigate oral health knowledge and dental behaviors in individuals with ASD in comparison with individuals without ASD in Jordan. Methods A case–control study was carried out among 296 caregivers of individuals with ASD (n = 147) and control (n = 149) groups. A closed ended, validated self-designed questionnaire was distributed. The questionnaire included questions addressing participant’s oral health knowledge and behaviour. Data were analyzed using SPSS® software Version 22 with a 0.05 level of significance. A Chi-square test and contingency-table analysis were performed. Results Individuals with ASD in Jordan were significantly less knowledgeable about different oral health aspects than individuals without ASD (p < 0.05). Fewer individuals in the ASD group brushed their teeth once or twice daily (89%), compared to the control group (93%). Only 15% of the ASD participants could brush their teeth without help. The use of fluoridated toothpaste and the frequency of using mouth rinse demonstrated a significant difference between groups (p < 0.05). Conclusion ASD individuals in Jordan suffer from a significant lack of oral knowledge comparing to their controls, leading to a misunderstanding of the basic and highly important dental health aspects. Indicating that the knowledge was not enough to influence their dental behaviors. Children with ASD and their families should receive appropriate education in special need oral health care given by oral health professionals to reduce the risk of having dental problems and oral disease and enhance their quality of life.

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Measuring the Impact of Quality of Life of Children Treated for Orofacial Clefts: A Case-Control Study

Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry ◽

10.17796/jcpd.37.4.f185423j04m66753 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 37 (4) ◽

pp. 381-384 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

PN Tannure ◽

FMM Soares ◽

EC Küchler ◽

LG Motta ◽

MC Costa ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Cleft Lip ◽

Case Control Study ◽

Cleft Lip And Palate ◽

Case Control ◽

Control Group ◽

Healthy Children ◽

Previously Treated ◽

Control Study

Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the quality of life (QoL) of children previously treated for cleft lip and/or palate (CL/P) and compare with non-cleft children. Method: A case-control study with 70 children between 5 and 12 years old was carried out. The case group consisted of 35 individuals previously treated for non-syndromic CL/P and presently receiving assessment at a rehabilitation hospital in Brazil. The children had received primary surgical treatment for CL/P reconstruction during early childhood. The control group consisted of 35 healthy children selected to ensure close similarity to the cleft group in age, gender and socioeconomic status. QoL was measured using the AUQEI questionnaire. Results: Cleft lip and palate had no significant influence on the QoL in children (p=0.44). A higher percentage of the cleft lip and palate group of children reported a lower QoL than the cleft lip or cleft palate groups. Gender had no significant difference on the quality of life in CL/P children (p=0.2) and in control group (p=1.0). Conclusion: The QoL in children with CL/P was found to be similar to the non-cleft group. Our results confirm that clefts repaired during earlier childhood associated with a health care program, including psychological support, is beneficial for CL/P children.

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Health-Related Quality of Life in Levothyroxine-Treated Hypothyroid Women and Women without Hypothyroidism: A Case–Control Study

Journal of Clinical Medicine ◽

10.3390/jcm9123864 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (12) ◽

pp. 3864

Author(s):

Benjamín Romero-Gómez ◽

Paula Guerrero-Alonso ◽

Juan Manuel Carmona-Torres ◽

Diana P. Pozuelo-Carrascosa ◽

José Alberto Laredo-Aguilera ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Case Control Study ◽

Short Form ◽

Case Control ◽

Control Group ◽

Health Related Quality ◽

Related Quality ◽

Health Related ◽

Control Study

The use of levothyroxine is not always related to the elimination of the symptoms of hypothyroidism. The aim of this study is to compare the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of a group of hypothyroid women under levothyroxine treatment with that of a group of non-hypothyroid women. Methodology: A case–control study was performed. We used convenience sampling. The case group consisted of 152 levothyroxine-treated hypothyroid women; the control group consisted of 238 women without hypothyroidism disorders. All of the participants were euthyroid according to the clinical practice guidelines. We used as instruments the Short Form-12 questionnaire (SF-12v1) and a sociodemographic questionnaire. Results: Hypothyroid women scored significantly lower in HRQOL in SF-12v1 mental and physical components than the control group (mental component summary: 41.23 ± 12.12 vs. 46.45 ± 10.22, p < 0.001; physical component summary: 49.64 ± 10.16 vs. 54.75 ± 5.76, p < 0.001). body mass index (BMI) and age showed an influence on the physical component (p < 0.001 in both variables). Adjusted for age and BMI, hypothyroidism was still related to worse scores (p < 0.001). Conclusion: Despite being euthyroid, women with hypothyroidism showed a poorer quality of life than women without hypothyroidism. Health professionals need to assess the HRQOL of women with hypothyroidism. Further research on HRQOL and hypothyroidism is needed.

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ASSESSMENT OF QUALITY OF LIFE IN PRIMARY OPEN ANGLE GLAUCOMA PATIENTS: A CASE-CONTROL STUDY.

International Journal of Medical and Biomedical Studies ◽

10.32553/ijmbs.v4i4.1198 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (4) ◽

Author(s):

Archana Kumari ◽

Sony Sinha

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Case Control Study ◽

Primary Open Angle Glaucoma ◽

Open Angle Glaucoma ◽

Case Control ◽

Control Group ◽

Case Group ◽

And Control ◽

Control Study

Aim: to evaluate quality of life in primary open angle glaucoma patients using a standard questionnaire. Material and methods: The present prospective case-control study was conducted in the department of Ophthalmology, Patna Medical College and Hospital, Patna, Bihar, India. The study included 200 subjects who were divided into (case group n=100) and (control group n=100). Quality of life was assessed using Glaucoma Quality Of Life-15 Questionnaire (GQOL-15). Results: Mean age of patients in case group (n=100) and control group (n=100) was 57.97 years, and 57.84 years respectively. Overall QOL score was significantly between the two groups (p<0001). QOL score increases as the Glaucoma Severity score increases. Conclusion: QOL of patients with glaucoma was found poor as compared to control group. It showed a clear trend of worsening QOL scores with increasing severity of disease. Keywords: Glaucoma, Quality of life, QOL-15

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The Effects of Menorrhagia on Women’s Quality of Life: A Case-Control Study

ISRN Obstetrics and Gynecology ◽

10.1155/2013/918179 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 2013 ◽

pp. 1-7 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Sule Gokyildiz ◽

Ergul Aslan ◽

Nezihe Kizilkaya Beji ◽

Meltem Mecdi

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Case Control Study ◽

Case Control ◽

Control Group ◽

Case Group ◽

Negative Effects ◽

Sf 36 ◽

Sanitary Pads ◽

Control Study

Objective. The purpose of this study is to identify menstruation characteristics of the women and the effects of menorrhagia on women’s quality of life. Methods. The study was designed as a descriptive, case-control one. Results. Of the women in the case group, 10.9% stated that their menstrual bleeding was severe and very severe before complaints while 73.2% described bleeding as severe or very severe after complaints. Among those who complained about menorrhagia, 46.7% pointed that they used hygienic products that are more protective than regular sanitary pads. Women also stated that their clothes, bed linens, and furniture got dirty parallel to the severity of the bleeding. In all subscales of SF-36 scale, quality of life of the women in the menorrhagia group was significantly lower than the ones in the control group (). Conclusion. Menorrhagia has negative effects on women’s quality of life. Therefore, quality of life of the women consulting the clinics with menorrhagia complaint should be investigated and effective approaches should be designed.

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