scholarly journals Health-related quality of life in a general population sample in Kazakhstan and its sociodemographic and occupational determinants

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Denis Vinnikov ◽  
Aizhan Raushanova ◽  
Zhanna Romanova ◽  
Zhangir Tulekov
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
General Population ◽  
Physical Component Score ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Occupational History ◽  
Component Score ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Abstract Background Health-related quality of life (HRQL) in the general population of Kazakhstan has never been characterized. We constructed this population-based study of the largest city in Kazakhstan, Almaty with the aim to quantitatively assess HRQL and ascertain whether occupation and lifestyle are associated with HRQL in this population. Methods In a random sample (N = 1500) of general population in Almaty (median age 49 (interquartile range 28) years, 50% women), we collected data on demographics, socioeconomic status, lifestyle, lifetime occupational history and general HRQL using SF-8 instrument. The association of demographic and occupational predictors with HRQL was tested in multiple regression models. Results No occupational associations were found for physical component score in the models adjusted for age, sex, income, cigarette and waterpipe smoking, electronic cigarette use, physical activity, alcohol and exposure to secondhand smoke. Ever being a manager (β − 1.63 (95% confidence interval (CI) − 2.92; − 0.34)), a welder (β − 5.11 (95% CI − 8.77; − 1.46)) and a secretary (β − 5.06 (95% CI − 8.56; − 1.56)) for one year or more was associated with poorer mental component score in the models adjusted for age, sex, income, cigarette smoking, physical activity and each other. Age, income and physical activity were independent predictors of both physical and mental components. Conclusions Occupational history is associated with HRQL in the general population in Almaty, Kazakhstan, but the mechanism explaining this association should be further elucidated.

scholarly journals Health-Related Quality of Life in Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara C Keller ◽  
Deborah Williams ◽  
Mayo Levering ◽  
Sara E Cosgrove
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Antimicrobial Therapy ◽  
The United States ◽  
Physical Component Score ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy ◽  
Component Score ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Abstract Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) has not been well characterized in the United States. In an OPAT cohort, the short-form-12’s median physical component score and mental component score were 40.3 and 54.4, respectively. HRQoL measures could be helpful in studies of OPAT cost-effectiveness.

scholarly journals Changes in plant-based diet quality and health-related quality of life in women

2020 ◽  
Vol 124 (9) ◽  
pp. 960-970
Author(s):  
Megu Y. Baden ◽  
Shiho Kino ◽  
Xiaoran Liu ◽  
Yanping Li ◽  
Yongjoo Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
Physical Component Score ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Component Score ◽  
Point Increase ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Mental Hrqol

AbstractFew studies have evaluated the association between a healthful plant-based diet and health-related quality of life (HRQoL). We followed 50 290 women in the Nurses’ Health Study (NHS; 1992–2000) and 51 784 women in NHSII (1993–2001) for 8 years to investigate changes in plant-based diet quality in relation to changes in physical and mental HRQoL. Plant-based diet quality was assessed by three plant-based diet indices: overall plant-based diet index (PDI), healthful PDI (hPDI) and unhealthful PDI (uPDI). Physical and mental HRQoL were measured by physical component score (PCS) and mental component score (MCS) of the 36-Item Short Form Health Survey. Diet was assessed 2 years before the HRQoL measurements and both were updated every 4 years. The associations between 4-year changes in PDIs and HRQoL were evaluated. Each 10-point increase in PDI was associated with an improvement of 0·07 (95 % CI 0·01, 0·13) in PCS and 0·11 (95 % CI 0·05, 0·16) in MCS. A 10-point increase in hPDI was associated with an increment of 0·13 (95 % CI 0·08, 0·19) in PCS and 0·09 (95 % CI 0·03, 0·15) in MCS. Conversely, a 10-point increase in uPDI was associated with decreases in PCS and MCS (−0·07 (95 % CI −0·12, −0·02) and −0·10 (95 % CI −0·16, −0·05), respectively). Compared with a stable diet, an increase in hPDI was significantly associated with improvements in physical HRQoL in older women and with mental HRQoL in younger women. In conclusion, adherence to a healthful plant-based diet was modestly associated with improvements in both physical and mental dimensions of HRQoL.

510 A Profile of Physical Performance Variables in an Out-Patient Adult Population with Narcolepsy

SLEEP ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 44 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. A201-A201
Author(s):  
Ragy Tadrous ◽  
Julie Broderick ◽  
Niamh Murphy ◽  
Lisa Slattery ◽  
Gillian Quinn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Performance ◽  
Symptom Severity ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Cardiopulmonary Fitness ◽  
Performance Variables ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Abstract Introduction Narcolepsy can significantly impact the physical and mental wellbeing of people with narcolepsy, and has been associated with significant reductions in quality of life and physical performance. People with narcolepsy demonstrate many barriers to being physically fit and active, such as sleepiness and social isolation. Despite physical functioning and vitality being the most affected domains of health-related quality of life in this cohort, little is known about how physical performance variables are affected in people with narcolepsy. Methods This cross-sectional study profiled the physical performance of adults with narcolepsy attending the Narcolepsy Centre located in St. James’s Hospital. Participants underwent a physical performance test battery that investigated cardiopulmonary fitness, physical activity, muscle strength and endurance. Furthermore, health-related quality of life (HRQoL), symptom severity and sedentary behaviour was ascertained through self-report questionnaires. Results A total of 23 participants were recruited in this study. The majority of participants were female (n=13, 56.52%) and the mean age was 31.53 (± 13.17) years. Physical performance was generally found to be lower than age-and-gender matched normative values for cardiopulmonary fitness, physical activity and muscle strength and endurance. Participants’ completed 42.20 ± 21.41 minutes of moderate-vigorous physical activity daily as measured by actigraphy. Considerable sedentary behaviour was objectively measured in this sample (10.21 hours). Symptom severity was high as measured by the Epworth Sleepiness Scale and the Narcolepsy Severity Scale, and participants reported reduced quality of life when compared to general population norms (US, UK, France and Norway). Conclusion Markedly reduced physical performance was identified in this sample of people with narcolepsy, irrespective of participant age, gender and BMI. Future research should explore the role of exercise in improving the physical fitness in people with narcolepsy, and the influence of exercise on HRQoL and symptom severity in this cohort. Support (if any) This study was completed as part of Mr Ragy Tadrous’ Master of Science (MSc) degree in Trinity College Dublin. This degree was co-sponsored by the Physiotherapy Department in St. James’s Hospital, Dublin.

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