scholarly journals Sexual quality of life and sexual self-efficacy among women during reproductive-menopausal transition stages and postmenopause: a comparative study

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hedyeh Riazi ◽  
Fatemeh Madankan ◽  
Seyed Ali Azin ◽  
Maliheh Nasiri ◽  
Ali Montazeri
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Postmenopausal Women ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Menopausal Transition ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexual Quality Of Life ◽  
Transition Stages

AbstractSexual self-efficacy is essential for appropriate and desirable sexual function and sexual quality of life. This study aimed to compare sexual quality of life and sexual self-efficacy among women during reproductive-menopausal transition stages and postmenopause. This was a cross-sectional study of a sample of Iranian women. The sexual quality of life-female (SQOL-F) scale was used to measure sexual quality of life (SQOL) and sexual self-efficacy (SSE) was measured using the sexual self-efficacy questionnaire (SSEQ). Data were compared between the study groups using multiple linear regression. In all 340 women (170 in reproductive-menopausal transition stages and 170 postmenopause) were studied. The mean ages of reproductive-menopausal transition stages and postmenopausal women was 30.8 ± 6.55 and 56.3 ± 3.54 respectively (P < 0.001). Sexual self-efficacy and sexual quality of life were found to be significantly higher in reproductive-menopausal transition stages compared with postmenopause women (P < 0.001 and P = 0.017 respectively). Sexual and relationship satisfaction and sexual repression subscales differed significantly between the two groups (P = 0.001 and P < 0.001 respectively). Higher sexual self-efficacy contributed to higher sexual quality of life (P < 0.0001). Reproductive-menopausal transition stages women appear to enjoy higher levels of sexual self-efficacy and sexual quality of life. Given the importance of sexual quality of life, it is recommended to pay greater attention to sexual self-efficacy among postmenopausal women in order to improve sexual quality of life in this population.

scholarly journals Depression and Quality of Life among Postmenopausal Women in Bangladesh: A Cross-sectional Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 172 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mamun Ibn Bashar ◽  
Kawsar Ahmed ◽  
Muhammad Shahin Uddin ◽  
Farzana Ahmed ◽  
Abdullah-Al Emran ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Postmenopausal Women ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

Metabolic profile and quality of life in class I sarcopenic overweight and obese postmenopausal women: a MONET study

2009 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Virginie Messier ◽  
Antony D. Karelis ◽  
Marie-Eve Lavoie ◽  
Martin Brochu ◽  
May Faraj ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Postmenopausal Women ◽  
Lean Body Mass ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Class I ◽  
Model Assessment ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Metabolic Complications

Sarcopenia is believed to be associated with disability and metabolic complications. The objective of this study was to examine the metabolic and quality-of-life profile of sarcopenic overweight and obese postmenopausal women. In this cross-sectional study of 136 healthy overweight and obese postmenopausal women, 9 class I sarcopenic women were identified. Class I sarcopenia was defined as an appendicular lean body mass index (ALBMI) ≤ 6.44 kg·m–2 (appendicular lean body mass/height). Outcome measures were body composition (dual energy X-ray absorptiometry and computed tomography), blood lipids, inflammation markers, blood pressure, insulin sensitivity (homeostasis model assessment and hyperinsulinemic-euglycemic clamp), cardiorespiratory fitness, and quality of life (Medical Outcomes Study General Health Survey questionnaire). By design, class I sarcopenic women (n = 9) had a significantly lower ALBMI and appendicular lean body mass than nonsarcopenic women (n = 127). In addition, class I sarcopenic women tended to have lower levels of insulin resistance (p = 0.070) and fasting glucose (p = 0.054). However, no difference between the groups was observed for quality of life. This study showed that, in our sample of class I sarcopenic overweight and obese postmenopausal women, subjects did not present an unfavourable metabolic or quality-of-life profile, compared with nonsarcopenic overweight and obese postmenopausal women.

scholarly journals Quality of Life and HIV Adherence Self-efficacy of Adolescents and Young Adults Living With Perinatal HIV in Chiang Mai, Thailand: A Cross-sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda Aurpibul ◽  
Chanidapa Pradsarakee ◽  
Kamolrawee Sintupat ◽  
Nongyow Wongnum ◽  
Tawalchaya Chotecharoentanan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Chiang Mai ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Perinatal Hiv

Abstract Background:Currently there are many children with perinatal HIV infection (PHIV) in Thailand who have survived on effective treatment, and grown up into adolescents and young adults (AYA). We determined their quality of life and HIV adherence self-efficacy.Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at Research Institute for Health Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Thailand in 2018. Inclusion criteria were: 1) aged between 15-25 years, 2) living with perinatal HIV infection, and 3) receiving ART. Those with mental, physical, or communication problems and could not provide responses independently were excluded. The WHO-quality of life-BREF questionnaire and the HIV Treatment Adherence Self-Efficacy Scale (HIV-ASES) were usedin collecting data by self-administered questionnaires on mobile device.Results: A hundred and eleven AYA-PHIV were included; 52 (47%) were female. Their median age, and duration on ART were 20.2 (IQR 18.2-22.6), and 14.1 (IQR 10.4-14.8) years, respectively. Approximately half (59.4%) of AYA-PHIV rated their overall QOL as favorable (41.4% good,and 18.0% very good), whereas 35.1%rated as neither poor nor good. The mean ± SD domain-wise scores were 54.71 ± 10.80, 59.79 ± 13.17, 63.19 ± 20.56, and 65.32 ± 16.74inthe physical health, psychological health,social relationship, and environmental health, respectively. The overall mean HIV–ASES score was 7.79 ±1.95, with a trend towards higher scores in female than male AYA-PHIV. A positive correlation between HIV-ASES and QOL was observed (r=0.268, p=0.005).Conclusion: Most of AYA-PHIVin Thailand had a favorable QOL and optimal HIV-adherence self-efficacy.Attention should be paid on strengthen their physical and psychological health, with continuous social support. Intervention to boost their HIV-adherence self-efficacy when entering adult life is warranted.

scholarly journals Determining the sexual quality of life and related factors in patients referred to the department of cardiac rehabilitation: A cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Iman Taqizade Firoozjaei ◽  
Mohsen Taghadosi ◽  
Zohre Sadat
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Artery Bypass ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Sexual Knowledge ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexual Quality Of Life

Background: One of the neglected issues among cardiovascular participants is sexual activity, which can affect their general quality of life. Objective: To evaluate the sexual quality of life and its related factors. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 200 cardiovascular participants, referred to the department of rehabilitation of the Shahid Beheshti Hospital of Kashan, Iran in May 2017. Individuals who met the inclusion criteria filled the demographic characteristics questionnaires, including sexual quality of life questionnaire (SQOL)-female and SQOL-male, sexual knowledge post-myocardial infarction scale (SKS-MI), sexual knowledge after coronary artery bypass grafting surgery scale (SKS-CABG), and couple communication scale (CCS). Results: In this research, the mean score of SQOL of the participants was 50.02 ± 22.57. According to the results, there was a significant and positive association between the scores of SQOL and CCS (r = 0.540, p ≤ 0.0001), SKS-MI (r = 0.322, p = 0.006), and SKSCABG (r = 0.178, p = 0.046). The maximum association was observed between SQOL and CCS and the minimum association between SQOL and SKS-CABG. Moreover, there was a relationship between the SQOL and participant’s age and level of education. Conclusion: According to the results of the study, the sexual quality of life scores among participants with MI and CABG was not favorable and this participant suffered from a lack of sexual knowledge. Key words: Sexual health, Patients, Cardiovascular rehabilitation.

Psychological Predictors of Sexual Quality of Life Among Iranian Women With Vaginismus: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Psychological predictors of sexual quality of life among wom ◽  
Atefeh Velayati ◽  
Shahideh Jahanian Sadatmahalleh ◽  
Saeideh Ziaei ◽  
Anoshirvan Kazemnejad
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Psychological Predictors ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Iranian Women ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexual Quality Of Life

scholarly journals Self-efficacy, relationship satisfaction, and social support: the quality of life of maternal caregivers of children with type 1 diabetes

PeerJ ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. e3961 ◽  
Author(s):  
Einar B. Thorsteinsson ◽  
Natasha M. Loi ◽  
Kylie Rayner
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Relationship Satisfaction ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Psychosocial Support ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Perceived Quality Of Life

Objectives To examine maternal functioning and wellbeing as important aspects of a family’s adaptation to chronic paediatric conditions, in particular, children with diabetes. Method This cross-sectional study investigated the difference between the perceived quality of life of mothers of children with diabetes (n = 63) and mothers of children without diabetes (n = 114). The study also examined the role of self-efficacy, relationship satisfaction, number of social support providers, and satisfaction with social support in predicting quality of life. Results Mothers who had a child with diabetes had lower quality of life measured by general health, vitality, social functioning, role-emotional, and mental health than mothers that did not have a child with diabetes. Self-efficacy, relationship satisfaction, and social support were significant predictors of quality of life (mental health domain). Conclusion In order to enhance their psychological wellbeing, mothers of children with diabetes require adequate psychosocial support. Other implications for research and potential interventions are discussed.

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