scholarly journals Health-related quality of life and associated factors among epileptic patients on treatment follow up at public hospitals of Wollega zones, Ethiopia, 2018

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muktar Abadiga ◽  
Getu Mosisa ◽  
Tadele Amente ◽  
Adugna Oluma
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Epileptic Patients ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to assess health-related quality of life and its associated factors among epileptic patients in public hospitals of Wollega zones, Ethiopia. Institutional based cross-sectional study was conducted on 402 epileptic patients, from March 01 to March 30, 2018. Multiple linear regression with backward elimination was used, and all analyses were conducted at the 0.05 significance level. Results The overall mean total score on the WHOQOL-BREF scale was 60.47 with ± 23.07 SD. Monthly income ≤ 500 EB (β = − 12.49, P < 0.001), living alone (β = − 7.11, P = 0.007), adverse drug reaction (β = − 10.86, P < 0.001), comorbidity of anxiety (β = − 12.99, P < 0.001), perceived social stigma (β = − 9.73, P < 0.001) and frequency of seizure once per week (β = − 8.41, P = 0.001) were negatively associated with quality of life of epileptic patients. The mean quality of life of patients living with epilepsy in this study was low. The clinician should early recognize and treat drug side effects, detect and manage comorbidity, and control seizure in order to increase quality of life of epileptic patients.

scholarly journals Quality of life and its associated factors among epileptic patients attending public hospitals in North Wollo Zone, Northeast Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. e0247336
Author(s):  
Ayelign Mengesha Kassie ◽  
Biruk Beletew Abate ◽  
Mesfin Wudu Kassaw ◽  
Addisu Getie ◽  
Adam Wondmieneh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
Evil Spirit ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Life Score ◽  
Epileptic Patients ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Background Epilepsy is thought to be caused by witchcraft, evil spirit, and God’s punishment for sins in many developing countries. As a result, people with epilepsy and their families usually suffer from stigma, discrimination, depression, and other psychiatric problems. Thus, this study aimed to assess the quality of life and its associated factors among epileptic patients attending public hospitals in North Wollo Zone, Northeast Ethiopia. Methods An institution-based cross-sectional study design was employed in this study. A simple random sampling technique was utilized. Health-related quality of life was measured based on the total score of the Quality of Life in Epilepsy Inventory (QOLIE-31) instrument. Data were entered into Epi-data 3.1 statistical package and exported to SPSS Version 20 for further analysis. Linear regression models were used to assess the relationship between quality of life and the independent variables. Statistically significant values were declared at a P-value of < 0.05. Results A total of 395 patients participated in the study making the response rate 98.5%. The mean age of the participants was 32.39 ±10.71 years. More than half, 199 (50.4%) of epileptic patients had an overall weighted average health related quality of life score of mean and above. Male sex (B = 4.34, 95%CI, 0.41, 8.27, P = 0.03), higher educational status (B = 7.18, 95%CI, 1.39, 13.00, P = 0.015) and age at onset of epilepsy (B = 0.237, 95%CI, 0.02, 0.45, P = 0.035) were associated with increased health related quality of life score. On the other hand, family history of epilepsy (B = -4.78, 95%CI,-9.24,-0.33, P = 0.035), uncontrolled seizure (B = -11.08, 95%CI,-15.11,-7.05, P < 0.001), more than 5 pre-treatment number of seizures (B = -4.86, 95%CI,-8.91,-0.81, P = 0.019), poor drug adherence (B = -11.65, 95%CI,-16.06,-7.23, P < 0.001), having moderate (B = -4.526, 95%CI,-8.59,-0.46, P = 0.029) to sever (B = -12.84, 95%CI,-18.30,-7.37, P < 0.001) anxiety and depression, believing that epilepsy is caused by evil spirit (B = -7.04, 95%CI,-11.46,-2.61, P = 0.002), drinking alcohol (B = -5.42, 95%CI,-10.72,-0.13, P = 0.045), and having other co-morbidities (B = -9.35, 95%CI,-14.35,-4.36, P < 0.001) were significantly negatively associated with the health related quality of life score among epileptic patients. Conclusions Only around half of the epileptic patients have a good health-related quality of life. In addition, multiple variables including family history, uncontrolled seizure, and poor drug adherence were associated with quality of life among epileptic patients. Hence, targeting these variables in epilepsy management is recommended.

scholarly journals Health-related quality of life in patients admitted after a first episode of acute coronary syndrome

2011 ◽  
Vol 19 (5) ◽  
pp. 1106-1113 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carina Aparecida Marosti Dessotte ◽  
Rosana Aparecida Spadoti Dantas ◽  
André Schmidt ◽  
Lídia Aparecida Rossi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Acute Coronary Syndrome ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
First Episode ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Coronary Syndrome ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

This study aimed to investigate health-related quality of life based on the four weeks antecedent to first admission for acute coronary syndrome and describe potential associations between quality of life, gender and prior treatment for any other cardiovascular condition. An exploratory, descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted in two public hospitals in an inner state city of the State of São Paulo. Of 253 participants studied, 69.2% were male, 69.6% were married or living with a partner, and 58.1% were professionally active before the current hospital admission. Mean age was 57.9 years old. Higher scores were seen in the Social Functioning (X=86.1) domain, while the domain perceived as more compromised was Role Physical (X=57.7). Female participants and those who had previously been treated for any other cardiovascular condition had lower quality of life, and these differences were all statistically significant (p<0.05).

scholarly journals Oral Health-Related Quality of Life and Associated Factors in Brazilian Adolescents

2017 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 113-120 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paulo Roberto Grafitti Colussi ◽  
Fernando Neves Hugo ◽  
Francisco Wilker Mustafa Gomes Muniz ◽  
Cassiano Kuchenbecker Rösing
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Public School ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Impact

Abstract This study aimed to assess the impact of oral health on the quality of life of adolescents. A cross-sectional study was performed with students from public and private schools from Passo Fundo, Brazil. All students were aged between 15 and 19 years old. The proportional random sample consisted of 736 adolescents from 20 schools. A structured questionnaire was applied, and an oral examination was performed, counting the number of teeth. Oral health-related quality of life was assessed by OHIP-14. Associations between quality of life and associated factors were analyzed. The mean OHIP-14 score was 7.25. Age, ethnicity and studying in a public school were associated to the OHIP-14 score. Tooth loss (p=0.79) was not associated with quality of life. Additionally, questions related to appearance, such as whether teeth appearance bothers the adolescent (p=0.68) were not associated with quality of life. Attending a public school (OR=1.63; CI95%: 0.98-2.70) and self-reported halitosis (OR=1.48; CI95%: 1.01-2.16) were strongly associated to higher impact on quality of life. It was concluded that socioeconomic conditions and halitosis were associated to higher impact on quality of life of adolescents

scholarly journals Health-Related Quality of Life among People Applying for Housing Adaptations: Associated Factors

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (10) ◽  
pp. 2130 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lovisa Boström ◽  
Carlos Chiatti ◽  
Björg Thordardottir ◽  
Lisa Ekstam ◽  
Agneta Malmgren Fänge
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Social Aspect ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Housing adaptations (HA) clients are a heterogeneous group of people with disabilities experiencing restricted performance and participation in everyday life. While health-related quality of life is a common and relevant outcome in health care research, associated factors among HA clients are largely unknown. Thus, the aim of this study was to investigate which factors are associated with health-related quality of life among HA clients in Sweden. The study has a cross-sectional design, using baseline data collected among 224 participants in three municipalities in Sweden. The main outcome was health-related quality of life measured by the EQ-5D. Factors investigated as potentially associated were age, sex, living conditions, cognitive impairment, usability of the home, activities of daily living (ADL) dependence, participation, and fear of falling. The associations were explored using multiple linear regression analysis. Younger age and higher dependence in ADL were associated with lower scores on the EQ-5D. The social aspect of usability in the home had a positive association with the EQ VAS. Results suggest that certain groups of HA clients might be at risk for low health-related quality of life. Knowledge of their characteristics can potentially improve development and implementation of tailored interventions aiming at increasing their health-related quality of life.

scholarly journals Study on health-related quality of life and influencing factors of pediatric medical staff during the COVID-19 outbreak

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Feng Huang ◽  
Zhe Yang ◽  
Yue Wang ◽  
Wei Zhang ◽  
Yan Lin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Medical Staff ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Emotional Functioning ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Abstract Aims To evaluate the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) status and explore its associated factors in pediatric medical staff during the COVID-19 epidemic so as to guide hospitals and administrators to formulate suitable interventions.Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted to investigate the HRQoL of pediatric medical staff. Univariable and multivariable logistic regression were used to analyze the associated factors.Results A total of 2,997 participants were recruited. Females scored worse than males in terms of emotional functioning (OR = 1.6, 95%CI: 1.2–2.1) and cognitive functioning (OR = 1.4, 95%CI: 1.1–1.8). The respondents aged 30–39 years and 40–49 years scored worse in nearly all domains of HRQoL compared health care professionals under 30 years old. Respondents with high education had lower scores in physical functioning (OR = 1.3, 95%CI: 1.0-1.7) and emotional functioning (OR = 1.5, 95%CI: 1.2–1.9).Compared with doctors, nurses had higher scores in all domains except for summary score and worry. The respondents whose working places had not set up pediatric fever clinics and isolated observation areas independently had better scores in all domains except for worry. The respondents who had ever treated patients with COVID-19 had lower scores in all domains.Conclusions During the COVID-19 outbreak, the HRQoL of pediatric medical staff decreased. The factors associated with HRQoL can be used to develop intervention to improve HRQoL in pediatric medical staff.

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