Quality of Life in Work and School vis-a-vis Investing in Our Children: Business and the Public Schools*

Background: Adolescents’ quality of life is reported to be significantly associated with physical and social wellbeing. Although adolescents are 30% of the Southern African population, no previous studies have focused on this group in relation to oral health and quality of life. Methods: A 40-item survey and clinical oral examinations were conducted in public schools in Maseru from 10 to 25 August 2016. Simple, bivariate, and multivariate regressions were used to evaluate the associations of oral health and psychosocial factors with self-reported general health status and quality of life. Results: A total of 526 participants, aged 12–19 years old, responded to the survey and participated in the clinical examinations. The majority reported a good (good/very good/excellent) quality of life (84%) and general health (81%). Bivariate results showed that self-reported general health in this population was significantly influenced by age. The presence of toothache and sensitivity in the adolescents were significantly associated with poor (fair/poor) self-reported general health and were found to be the best predictors for self-general health and quality of life. Conclusions: The absence of dental conditions such as toothache and tooth sensitivity can lead to a better perception of general health and Quality of Life in adolescents.

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Health-related quality of life assessment in Serbian schoolchildren hospitalized for malignant disease

Vojnosanitetski pregled ◽

10.2298/vsp1302195n ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 70 (2) ◽

pp. 195-199 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Goran Nedovic ◽

Dragan Marinkovic ◽

Dragan Rapaic ◽

Svetlana Berat ◽

Ruzica Kozomara

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Public Schools ◽

Malignant Disease ◽

School Functioning ◽

Prolonged Treatment ◽

Health Related Quality ◽

Related Quality ◽

Health Related ◽

Serbian Version

Background/Aim. Although long-term survival of childhood cancer patients is significantly improved, prolonged treatment and hospitalization might have negative impacts on child development. The aim of this study was to verify profile of health-related quality of life parameters in population of schoolchildren during hospitalization and treatment for malignant disease. Methods. The Serbian version of Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory Version 4.0 (PedsQLTM4.0) Generic Core Scales was applied. A total of 120 schoolchildren were analyzed: 60 patients hospitalized for prolonged malignant disease treatment and 60 healthy schoolchildren from public schools. The study was done at the Institute for Oncology and Radiology of Serbia, as well as in four schools. Results. Generally, schoolchildren hospitalized for cancer treatment demonstrated lower scores on physical, emotional, social and school functioning when compared to healthy schoolchildren from regular public schools. Significant differences were observed for all the 8 items of the Physical Health Scale, in 2 out of 5 items of the Emotional Functioning Scale, in 4 out of 5 items of the Social Functioning Scale, and 3 out of 5 items of the School Functioning Scale. Conclusions. The Serbian version of PedsQLTM 4.0 Generic Core Scales could be successfully used to evaluate physical, emotional, social and school functioning of hospitalized children and adolescent. Schoolchildren hospitalized for prolonged tumor treatment have poorer HRQOL scores compared to general healthy population, however the level of remaining physical, emotional and social parameters should provide solid foundation for their potential rehabilitation, education and inclusion.

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Perceptions towards the quality of public services in Romania. Poor outcomes of public administration reforms?

Revista Calitatea Vieții ◽

10.46841/rcv.2020.03.04 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 31 (3) ◽

pp. 263-285

Author(s):

Claudia Petrescu ◽

Flavis Mihalache

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Public Administration ◽

Public Service ◽

Public Management ◽

Public Services ◽

New Public Management ◽

Local Level ◽

The Public ◽

Public Administration Reform

Public services represent an important dimension of quality of society, as they create the contextual conditions for people to further their quality of life. Romanian public administration reform has brought about a constant institutional transformation, which has influenced both the specific features and the quality of the services. This article aims to analyse trends regarding the perceived quality of public services in Romania, in European comparative perspective, using the data of the European Quality of Life Survey (2003–2016). The article aims to understand the low satisfaction with public services in Romania against the background of the public service reform measures taken by government in this period. The article describes the context of Romanian public administration and public service reform, the most important public policy measures adopted and the most important challenges. The lack of vision in the public service reform, the partial introduction of reform elements, the permanent and, sometimes, conflicting changes are issues that may have influenced the way in which the population perceives the quality of public services. The decentralisation process of public services and the insufficient allocation of public funds for delivering such services at local level might have an impact on their quality and quantity perceived by the population. Keywords: public services; public administration reform; citizens’ satisfaction; New Public Management; New Weberianism.

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Ecological Safety as a Forming Factor of the Public Quality of Life

Indian Journal of Science and Technology ◽

10.17485/ijst/2016/v9i44/99725 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 9 (44) ◽

Author(s):

Ludmila V. Vedernikova ◽

Alyona Yu. Levykh ◽

Anton V. Zakharov ◽

Svetlana A. Elantseva ◽

Olga A. Povoroznyuk ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Ecological Safety ◽

The Public

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Impact of dental caries on quality of life of adolescents according to access to oral health services: a cross sectional study

Brazilian Journal of Oral Sciences ◽

10.20396/bjos.v15i1.8647090 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 15 (1) ◽

pp. 1 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Angela Xavier ◽

Érica Silva de Carvalho ◽

Roosevelt da Silva Bastos ◽

Magali de Lourdes Caldana ◽

Patrícia Ribeiro Mattar Damiance ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Public Schools ◽

Oral Health ◽

Dental Caries ◽

Health Services ◽

Dental Health ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Oral Health Services

Aim: This study presents the prevalence of dental caries and its relation to the quality of life of adolescents according to the access to dental health services. Methods: Two hundred and fifty-six adolescents between 15 and 19 years of age participated in the study; they were all enrolled in public schools in a countryside municipality of the São Paulo State. Data related to dental caries were evaluated by the DMFT Index, and OHIP-14 was used for evaluating the quality of life. Mann Whitney and Spearmann correlation tests were also used (p<0.05). Results: A DMFT of 3.09 (±3.30) was found with a higher prevalence among the adolescents who used public dental services (3.43±3.34) compared with those who used private services (2.94±3.28). A statistically significant relationship between the decay component of DMFT with physical pain (0.020), physical disability (0.002) and quality of life (0.017) was verified. Conclusions: A low prevalence of dental caries was observed, and it was higher in adolescents who used public oral health services rather than private ones, evidencing the low influence of oral health on the quality of life of the participants.

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Problematic Internet Use, Emotional Problems and Quality of Life Among Adolescents

Psico-USF ◽

10.1590/1413-82712021260104 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 26 (1) ◽

pp. 41-51

Author(s):

André Luiz Monezi Andrade ◽

Sônia Regina Fiorim Enumo ◽

Maria Aparecida Zanetti Passos ◽

Eliana Pereira Vellozo ◽

Teresa Helena Schoen ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Public Schools ◽

Internet Use ◽

Emotional Problems ◽

Problematic Internet Use ◽

Emotional Symptoms ◽

Depression Anxiety Stress Scale ◽

Quality Of Life Inventory ◽

Use Of The Internet

Abstract This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of Problematic Internet Use (PIU) among adolescents (N = 466) and its possible association with emotional problems and quality of life. Students (Mage = 12.8 years; SD = 1.9) from five public schools in a city in the State of São Paulo participated in this study and completed four instruments: a sociodemographic questionnaire; Internet Addiction Test (IAT); Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21) and Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL). No significant differences were detected about the frequency and intensity of symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress compared to those who did not have problems with the use of the Internet. No differences were observed between the groups in respect of quality of life either. However, those individuals who felt that their internet use impaired their daily activities presented higher average IAT scores and higher levels of stress. These findings indicated that the perception of internet use was the main variable associated with emotional symptoms.

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Developments in National Cancer Control Programmes in Europe – Results From the Analysis of a Pan-European Survey

Cancer Control ◽

10.1177/10732748211041508 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 28 ◽

pp. 107327482110415

Author(s):

Marjetka Jelenc ◽

Elisabete Weiderpass ◽

Patricia Fitzpatrick ◽

Tit Albreht

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Cancer Control ◽

Policy Framework ◽

The Public ◽

Cancer Management ◽

Control Programmes ◽

Implementation And Dissemination ◽

Entire Trajectory ◽

The Eu

Introduction National Cancer Control Programmes (NCCPs) provide a country’s policy framework for the development of cancer control, focussing on the reduction of cancer morbidity and mortality and improving quality of life of cancer patients. Objective Exploring and analysing to which extent some of the key elements of the European Guide for Quality National Cancer Control Programmes (Guide) are implemented in NCCPs in the EU. Methods Survey carried out through 30 countries, EU members, Iceland, Montenegro, Norway and Turkey, focussing on stakeholders’ participation, inclusion of all the envisaged chapters from the Guide as well as implementation and dissemination. Results The results of the policy survey on European NCCPs carried out within Cancer Control Joint Action (CANCON JA) are presented. The response was 30 out of 35 countries. In total, 28 out of 30 countries, which completed the survey, had an NCCP or another cancer document. Cancer documents were mostly single documents, managed and supervised by the respective Ministries of Health and communicated to the public via websites and press. Nine documents were defined as programmes, eight as plans and six as strategies; in five countries, terminology was mixed. Regarding the content, recommended by the Guide from 2015, comprising ten chapter areas in three parts. Only 10 countries included in their NCCPs all elements suggested in the Guide. Conclusion Based on our results, we can see that a more comprehensive approach in the process of NCCPs is needed. Policy should focus on the development of instruments for efficient cancer management, which would encompass the entire trajectory of the cancer care from diagnosis to survivorship and supportive care.

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Quantitative and Qualitative in Measuring Quality of Life in Sports

Revista Romaneasca pentru Educatie Multidimensionala ◽

10.18662/rrem/21 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

pp. 95 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Mihaela PAUNESCU ◽

Vasilica GRIGORE ◽

Georgeta MITRACHE ◽

Alexandra PREDOIU ◽

Radu PREDOIU

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Team Sports ◽

Statistical Processing ◽

The Public ◽

Quality Of Life Inventory ◽

Policy Measures ◽

Or Team ◽

Study Participants ◽

Individual Sports

The quality of life of individuals, groups and communities depends on many factors, starting with what each person and family undertake, continuing with the interventions at the community level and ending with the public policy measures. Purpose: This study makes a quantitative and qualitative analysis of overall quality of life as perceived by young people who practice sports, and it also highlights the differences in perception of the quality of life among youth, according to gender and the sport practiced (individual or team sport), for the 16 life domains. Methods: The participants were 69 athletes. Quality of life has been measured using the Quality of Life Inventory (QoLI) for Romania, developed by Michael B. Frisch. Results: After processing the data, it has been found that the highest weighted satisfaction is obtained for Goals and Values, Play, Health and Self-Esteem, and the lowest satisfaction is recorded for Children, Money, Community and Neighborhood. Statistical processing also reveals an average overall quality of life for the study participants, regardless of gender and the practiced sport. Conclusions: It has been concluded that the influence of practicing individual sports on the overall quality of life for the participants in the study is at a higher level than in team sports.

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Akurasi Arah Kiblat Masjid di Ruang Publik

JSSH (Jurnal Sains Sosial dan Humaniora) ◽

10.30595/jssh.v2i1.2275 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 159

Author(s):

Anisah Budiwati

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Data Collection ◽

Qualitative Analysis ◽

Public Space ◽

Analysis Method ◽

Religious Orders ◽

Collection Method ◽

The Public ◽

The City

This research explores the concept of understanding of mosque managers in the public space about the importance of facing the direction of Qibla. Samples Mosque located in the public space of the Hospital Jogja International Hospital, Adisutjipto Airport and Mall Plaza Ambarrukmo be proof of the tendency of pattern of understanding of managers of religious orders to face the direction of Qiblah correctly. By using qualitative analysis method and data collection method in the form of observation, interview and documentation, it is found that first, that understanding of mosque managers in public space at three places reflects the quality of life of Islami ie measuring to the expert so that the direction of qibla . Secondly, the accuracy of the direction of the mosque building in the public space in Sleman Yogyakarta is included in the category of accurate with the maximum reason for the 6 minute arc disturbance, where the direction of the largest deviation on the mosques is 0o 1 '20.8 "or equivalent to 3,074 km which means still leads the city of Mecca.Keywords: Accuracy, Understanding and Mosque in Public Space Penelitian ini menggali konsep pemahaman para pengelola Masjid di ruang publik tentang pentingnya menghadap arah kiblat. Sampel Masjid yang berada di ruang publik yakni Rumah Sakit Jogja International Hospital, Bandara Adisutjipto dan Mall Plaza Ambarrukmo menjadi bukti kecenderungan pola pemahaman pengelola terhadap perintah agama untuk menghadap ke arah kiblat dengan tepat. Dengan menggunakan metode analisis kualitatif dan metode pengumpulan data berupa observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi diperoleh hasil penelitian, pertama bahwa pemahaman para pengelola masjid di ruang publik pada tiga tempat tersebut mencerminkan kualitas hidup Islami yakni melakukan pengukuran kepada pihak ahli sehingga arah kiblat sesuai dengan keilmuan astronomi. Kedua, akurasi atau ketelitian arah kiblat bangunan Masjid di ruang publik di Sleman Yogyakarta termasuk dalam kategori akurat dengan alasan maksimal penyimpangan 6 menit busur, di mana arah penyimpangan paling besar pada masjid-masjid tersebut adalah 0o 1’ 20,8” atau setara 3,074 km yang berarti masih mengarah kota Mekah.Kata kunci: Akurasi, Pemahaman dan Masjid di Ruang Publik

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Environmental entrepreneurship and public policy: the case of the Programa Emprender para la Vida (Entrepreneurship for Life Program)

Cuadernos de Administración ◽

10.25100/cdea.v34i61.6084 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 34 (61) ◽

Author(s):

Adriana María Arroyave Puerta ◽

Flor Ángela Marulanda Valencia

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Public Policy ◽

Environmental Protection ◽

Metropolitan Area ◽

Public Policies ◽

The Public ◽

Colombian Government ◽

Depth Interviews

Nowadays, several mega-trends capture the attention of governments, academia and the public in general given their implications for the quality of life and the development of nations. This work deals with two of them: entrepreneurship and environmental protection, as a result of research aimed at analyzing the processes, actors and results of the “Entrepreneurship for Life” Program led by the Valle de Aburrá Metropolitan Area, executed during the period from 2012 to 2015, in order to contribute to the improvement of public policies on eco-entrepreneurship. The methodology of the Synergy System1, applied by the Colombian Government, was used to appraise public policies. The required information was collected through in-depth interviews with the creator of the program, the entrepreneurs who benefited from it, officials of the entities involved and experts. Then, it was complemented by the analysis of documents such as minutes, reports and other sources. Among other results, it was evident that, although the public policy on environmental entrepreneurship is still incipient, the evaluated Program met the objectives for which it was created.

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