scholarly journals Effects of Personality Characteristics of Different Genders and Quality of Life Analysis on Risk Factors for Suicide in Depressive Patients

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Xuebing Xu ◽  
Jing Jiang ◽  
Hongjuan Bai ◽  
Tao Tian
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Age Of Onset ◽  
Personality Characteristics ◽  
Suicidal Tendency ◽  
Mental Attitude ◽  
Independent Risk Factors ◽  
Depressive Patients

Objective. The study was to explore the roles of personality characteristics of different genders and analyze the risk factors of quality of life (QOL) analysis in suicide among depressive patients. Methods. One hundred and eighty-six depressive patients from January 2018 to March 2019 in the Department of Psychiatry of our hospital were enrolled and divided into Groups A and B considering whether they had a suicidal tendency or not. Among them, 90 in Group A had a suicidal tendency and consisted of 42 males and 48 females, while 96 in Group B had no suicidal tendency and consisted of 44 males and 52 females. Forward and backward selection and then backward selection were performed on all the variables of gender characteristic factors and QOL factors that may cause suicide, on which stepwise regression was finally conducted. Next, univariate logistic regression analysis was first performed to select important variables from the related risk factors that may cause suicide, and then, the multivariate logistic regression model was used to select important independent risk factors. Results and Conclusion. The age of onset, degree of anxiety, moral support, positive mental attitude, and family independence were the independent risk factors that may cause a suicidal tendency for male depressive patients. The age of onset, degree of anxiety, negative life events, moral support, positive mental attitude, family intimacy, psychoticism, and neuroticism were the independent risk factors for female depressive patients. Physiological function, role physical, bodily pain, social function, and emotional role in QOL may be the independent risk factors for a suicidal tendency.

scholarly journals Study on the relationship of depression, anxiety, lifestyle and eating habits to the severity of reflux esophagitis

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rongxin Wang ◽  
Jing Wang ◽  
Shuiqing Hu
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Reflux Esophagitis ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Independent Risk Factors

Abstract Background: The etiology of reflux esophagitis (RE) is multi-factorial. This study aims to analyze the risk factors of the RE, its severity and further explore the impact of anxiety and depression on the patients' symptoms and quality of life. Methods: From September 2016 to February 2018, a total of 689 subjects at Xuanwu Hospital Capital Medical University participated in the survey. They were divided into RE group (patients diagnosed as RE on gastroscopy, n = 361) and control group (healthy individuals without heartburn, regurgitation and other typical symptoms, n = 328). The survey included general demographic data, lifestyle habits, eating habits, GERD questionnaire (GerdQ), PHQ-9 depression scale and GAD-7 anxiety scale. Results: The mean age and sex ratio of the two groups were similar. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that low education level, drinking strong tea, preference for sweets and acidic foods, overeating, short interval between dinner and sleep, anxiety, depression, sleeping on low pillow and constipation were independent risk factors for RE (p< 0.05). Ordinal logistic regression analysis showed positive correlation between sleeping on low pillow and the severity of RE (p=0.024). Depression had positive correlation with the severity of symptoms (rs=0.375，P<0.001) and the quality of life (rs=0.306，P<0.001), whereas anxiety had no such association. Conclusions: Many lifestyle and eating habits are independent risk factors for the development of RE. Sleeping on low pillow was positively correlated with the severity of RE. Depression was positively related to the severity of symptoms and the quality of life.

scholarly journals Early and Late Postoperative Seizures in Meningioma Patients and Prediction by a Recent Scoring System

Cancers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 450
Author(s):  
Peter Baumgarten ◽  
Mana Sarlak ◽  
Daniel Monden ◽  
Andrea Spyrantis ◽  
Simon Bernatz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Tumor Volume ◽  
Total Risk ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Independent Risk Factors ◽  
Temporal Location ◽  
Meningioma Surgery ◽  
Impaired Quality

Seizures are among the most common symptoms of meningioma. This retrospective study sought to identify risk factors for early and late seizures in meningioma patients and to evaluate a modified STAMPE2 score. In 556 patients who underwent meningioma surgery, we correlated different risk factors with the occurrence of postoperative seizures. A modified STAMPE2 score was applied. Risk factors for preoperative seizures were edema (p = 0.039) and temporal location (p = 0.038). For postoperative seizures preoperative tumor size (p < 0.001), sensomotory deficit (p = 0.004) and sphenoid wing location (p = 0.032) were independent risk factors. In terms of postoperative status epilepticus; sphenoid wing location (p = 0.022), tumor volume (p = 0.045) and preoperative seizures (p < 0.001) were independent risk factors. Postoperative seizures lead to a KPS deterioration and thus an impaired quality of life (p < 0.001). Late seizures occurred in 43% of patients with postoperative seizures. The small sub-cohort of patients (2.7%) with a STAMPE2 score of more than six points had a significantly increased risk for seizures (p < 0.001, total risk 70%). We concluded that besides distinct risk factors, high scores of the modified STAMPE2 score could estimate the risk of postoperative seizures. However, it seems not transferable to our cohort

scholarly journals Urinary Incontinence and Quality of Life in Female Patients with Obesity

2018 ◽  
Vol 40 (09) ◽  
pp. 534-539 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christiana Nygaard ◽  
Lucas Schreiner ◽  
Thiago Morsch ◽  
Rodrigo Saadi ◽  
Marina Figueiredo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Vaginal Delivery ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Female Patients ◽  
International Consultation ◽  
Independent Risk Factors ◽  
The Impact

Objective To analyze the prevalence of urinary incontinence (UI) in female patients with an indication for bariatric surgery, to investigate the potential risk factors and the impact on quality of life. Methods A cross-sectional study with female patients with obesity. The evaluation consisted of a structured interview, a specific study form and quality of life questionnaires. The Poisson regression was performed to identify independent risk factors related to UI. Results A total of 221 patients were enrolled; 118 of the study participants (53.4%) reported UI episodes. Mixed UI (MUI), stress UI (SUI) only, and urgency UI (UUI) only were reported by 52.5% (62), 33.9% (40) , and 13.5% (16) of these patients respectively. The prevalence of UI was increased by 47% among the women who had given birth vaginally and by 34% of the women who had entered menopause. Vaginal delivery and menopause were identified as independent risk factors related to UI. The mean International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire - Short Form (ICIQ-SF) score was 9.36 ± 4.9. The severity of symptoms was considered moderate in 53.3% (63) of the patients with UI. Conclusion Urinary incontinence impacts quality of life negatively, and the prevalence of UI is high among obese patients. In the present study, vaginal delivery and menopause were independently associated with UI.

Relationship between Serum Vitamin D Levels and Health-Related Quality of Life in Maintenance Hemodialysis Patients

2019 ◽  
Vol 48 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-75 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Veysel Kara ◽  
Mehmet Naci Aldemir ◽  
Yasin Emrah Soylu ◽  
Yusuf Kemal Arslan
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Vitamin D ◽  
Kidney Disease ◽  
Serum Vitamin ◽  
Hemodialysis Patients ◽  
Serum Vitamin D ◽  
Vitamin D Levels ◽  
Independent Risk Factors

Objectives: Aim of the study was investigating the effect of serum vitamin D levels on health-related quality of life in hemodialysis patients. Method: One-hundred and twenty-three maintenance hemodialysis patients were enrolled in this cross-sectional study. Patients divided into 2 groups according to serum vitamin D levels. A serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25[OH] D) level of < 20 ng/mL was identified as vitamin D deficiency (n = 78), and a serum level of ≥20 ng/mL was identified as normal (n = 45). Kidney Disease Quality of Life 36 (KDQOL-36) survey was used for quality of life measurement. Scores of the all of 5 subscales of KDQOL-36 were calculated. Multiple linear regression analyses were used to define independent risk factors affecting the survey. Results: Mean age of patients was 62 and 56% of patients were male. Mean 25(OH) D levels were 11.86 and 29.57 ng/mL, respectively, in 2 groups. There was statistically significant difference between age and Kt/V levels between 2 groups (p = 0.008 and p = 0.041). Age and gender were found as significant predictors of vitamin D deficiency (p = 0.026 and p = 0.021). In symptom and problem list subscale, gender and comorbidity were detected as independent risk factors (p = 0.050 and p = 0.032). Comorbidity was the only independent risk factor for effect of kidney disease subscale (p < 0.001). Independent risk factors associated with burden of kidney disease subscale were comorbidity and serum 25 (OH) D levels (p = 0.003 and p = 0.023). Serum 25(OH) D, gender, and comorbidity were independently associated with physical component summary (PCS) subscale (p < 0.001, p = 0.008, and p = 0.011). The only independently associated factor with mental component summary (MCS) was serum 25(OH) D (p < 0.001). Conclusion: We first showed the relationship between serum vitamin D levels and KDQOL-36 in hemodialysis patients. Lower serum vitamin D levels were negatively associated with burden of kidney disease, PCS, and MCS subscales.

Risk factors of psychological distress and quality of life in lung cancer patients.

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e23187-e23187
Author(s):  
Fan Zhang ◽  
Junyan Wang ◽  
Lei Hong ◽  
Yu Xu ◽  
Da Jiang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Lung Cancer Patients ◽  
Quality Of Life Questionnaire

e23187 Background: Most patients with lung cancer have psychological problems, which has a significant impact on patients' rehabilitation, treatment and quality of life. Through the distress and quality of life assessment, to understand the risk factors of distress, in order to improve the quality of life of lung cancer patients. Methods: The investigation was consisted of 209 lung cancer patients who were treated in Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University from February 2014 to December 2015.Patients were assessed through the use of distress thermometer, problem list, quality of life questionnaire. Lung cancer patients were divided into a significant distress group and a non-significant distress group. Chi-square test was used to analyze the relationship between demographic characteristics, disease information and significant distress. Logistic regression analysis was used to analyze risk factors for distress. The Spearman rank correlation was used to analyze the correlation between the significant distress group and each area of the quality of life questionnaire. The test level was significantly different at P< 0.05. Results: The distress of majority lung cancer patients was 0-4 points, 68 cases were significant distress, significant distress rate was 32.5%. Logistic regression showed PS scores, family residence, informed condition were risk factors of significant distress( P< 0.001 < P= 0.035, P= 0.031). Economic problems were the most common cause of psychological distress in lung cancer patients. Other risk factors included the lack of time and energy to take care for the elderly/children, fear, sadness, dizziness and pain. The significant distress of lung cancer patients was negatively correlated with health status, physical function, emotional function, cognitive function, social function, and was positively correlated with symptoms as fatigue, nausea and vomiting, pain, shortness of breath, insomnia, loss of appetite and constipation. Conclusions: The incidence of significant distress in patients with lung cancer is 32.5%. PS score, fully informed, and family residence are the risks of significant distress in patients. The distress of lung cancer patients is significantly related to the quality of life.

scholarly journals Clinical characteristics and quality of life in seborrheic dermatitis patients: a cross-sectional study in China

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Meiling Xuan ◽  
Chuanjian Lu ◽  
Zehui He
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Disease Severity ◽  
Skin Disease ◽  
Clinical Characteristics ◽  
Seborrheic Dermatitis ◽  
Severe Disease ◽  
Pm 10

Abstract Background Seborrheic dermatitis (SD) is a common, chronic, inflammatory skin disorder, yet few studies have reported its clinical characteristics, or addressed its effect on quality of life (QoL). This study assesses the clinical characteristics and QoL of SD patients in China. It also identifies the clinical, demographic and environmental factors that may influence QoL. Methods Three hundred twelve SD outpatients from 9 hospitals completed a survey. QoL was measured with the dermatology-specific instrument Skindex-29. We collected social demographic characteristics and disease severity, and conducted logistic regression to determine the factors associated with QoL impairment. Results 67.3% of the patients were females. The mean Skindex-29 overall score was 33.97 (SD = 20.55). The breakdown was 40.79 (SD = 24.24) for emotions, 32.83 (SD = 19.84) for symptoms and 28.3 (SD = 23.24) for functioning. 48.1% had severe emotional problems. Logistic regression analysis showed that BMI less than 25 (OR = 0.223; 95% CI: 0.072–0.692; P = 0.009), skin disease-related hospitalization (OR = 6.882; 95% CI:1.767–26.795; P = 0.005), environmental PM 10 levels above 120 μg/m3 (OR = 3.386; 95% CI: 1.253–9.15; P = 0.016) and severe disease conditions (OR = 4.438; 95% CI:1.26–15.626; P = 0.02) were risk factors for severe emotional impairment. Moreover, skin disease-related hospitalization (OR = 6.057; 95% CI:1.351–27.149; P = 0.019), environmental PM 10 levels between 70 and 120 μg/m3 (OR = 6.317; 94% CI: 1.704–23.42; P = 0.006), moderate (OR = 2.388; 95% CI: 1.272–4.487; P = 0.007) and severe disease conditions (OR = 5.732; 95% CI: 1.838–17.88; P = 0.003) were each risk factors for overall severe impairment. Conclusion In China, nearly half of SD patients had severely emotional problems. Disease severity, BMI, dermatologic hospitalization, and ambient PM 10 levels are each risk factors for QoL impairment in SD patients. These implications are alarming, and warrant public health attention in SD disease management.

scholarly journals Characteristics of taste alterations in people receiving taxane-based chemotherapy and their association with appetite, weight, and quality of life

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mikiko Kaizu ◽  
Hiroko Komatsu ◽  
Hideko Yamauchi ◽  
Teruo Yamauchi ◽  
Masahiko Sumitani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Peripheral Neuropathy ◽  
Adverse Events ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dry Mouth ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Independent Risk Factors ◽  
Taste Alteration

Abstract Purpose There is limited evidence on the effect of chemotherapy-associated taste alteration. This study aimed to evaluate taste alteration characteristics in patients receiving taxane-based chemotherapy and investigate the association of taste alterations with appetite, weight, quality of life (QOL), and adverse events. Methods This cross-sectional study evaluated 100 patients receiving paclitaxel, docetaxel, or nab-paclitaxel as monotherapy or combination therapy. Taste alterations were evaluated using taste recognition thresholds and severity and symptom scales. Taste recognition thresholds, symptoms, appetite, weight, and adverse events were compared between patients with and without taste alterations, and logistic regression analysis was performed to identify risk factors. Results Of the 100 patients, 59% reported taste alterations. We found significantly elevated taste recognition thresholds (hypogeusia) for sweet, sour, and bitter tastes in the taste alteration group receiving nab-paclitaxel (p = 0.022, 0.020, and 0.039, respectively). The taste alteration group reported general taste alterations, decline in basic taste, and decreased appetite. Neither weight nor QOL was associated with taste alterations. Docetaxel therapy, previous chemotherapy, dry mouth, and peripheral neuropathy were significantly associated with taste alterations. Conclusions Almost 60% of patients receiving taxane-based regimens, especially docetaxel, reported taste alterations. Taste alteration affected the patient’s appetite but did not affect the weight or QOL. Docetaxel therapy, previous chemotherapy, dry mouth, and peripheral neuropathy were independent risk factors for taste alterations.

scholarly journals Chronic pain after breast surgery: incidence, associated factors, and impact on quality of life, an observational prospective study

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gianluca Villa ◽  
Raffaele Mandarano ◽  
Caterina Scirè-Calabrisotto ◽  
Valeria Rizzelli ◽  
Martina Del Duca ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Breast Surgery ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Axillary Surgery

Abstract Background Chronic pain after breast surgery (CPBS) has a disabling impact on postoperative health status. Mainly because of the lack of a clear definition, inconsistency does exist in the literature concerning both the actual incidence and the risk factors associated to CPBS. The aim of this prospective, observational study is to describe the incidence of and risk factors for CPBS, according to the definition provided by the IASP taskforce. The impact of CPBS on patients’ function and quality of life is also described. Methods Women aged 18+ undergoing oncological or reconstructive breast surgery from Jan until Apr 2018 at the Breast Unit of Careggi Hospital (Florence, Italy) were prospectively observed. Postoperative pain was measured at 0 h, 3 h, 6 h, 12 h, 24 h, 48 h, and 3 months (CPBS) after surgery. Preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative factors were compared in CPBS and No-CPBS groups through multivariate logistic regression analysis. Results Among the 307 patients considered in this study, the incidence of CPBS was 28% [95% CI 23.1–33.4%]. Results from the logistic regression analysis suggest that axillary surgery (OR [95% CI], 2.99 [1.13–7.87], p = 0.03), preoperative use of pain medications (OR [95% CI], 2.04 [1.20–3.46], p = 0.01), and higher dynamic NRS values at 6 h postoperatively (OR [95% CI], 1.28 [1.05–1.55], p = 0.01) were all independent predictors for CPBS. Conclusions Chronic pain after breast surgery is a frequent complication. In our cohort, long-term use of analgesics for pre-existing chronic pain, axillary surgery, and higher dynamic NRS values at 6 h postoperatively were all factors associated with increased risk of developing CPBS. The possibility to early detect persistent pain, particularly in those patients at high risk for CPBS, might help physicians to more effectively prevent pain chronicisation. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov registration NCT04309929.

scholarly journals Comorbidities in difficult asthma are independent risk factors for frequent exacerbations, poor control and diminished quality of life

Respirology ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 21 (8) ◽  
pp. 1384-1390 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tunn Ren Tay ◽  
Naghmeh Radhakrishna ◽  
Fiona Hore-Lacy ◽  
Catherine Smith ◽  
Ryan Hoy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Poor Control ◽  
Independent Risk Factors ◽  
Difficult Asthma
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