Quality of life and self-esteem in patients with paraplegia and pressure ulcers: A controlled cross-sectional study

2014 ◽  
Vol 23 (6) ◽  
pp. 331-337 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Lourenco ◽  
L. Blanes ◽  
G.M. Salomé ◽  
L.M. Ferreira
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Pressure Ulcers ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals Amalgamation of self-esteem, depression, anxiety and stress among prosthesis users

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Muhammad Kamran ◽  
Nazia Mumtaz ◽  
Ghulam Saqulain
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Anxiety Depression

Abstract Objective: To find the levels of self-esteem, depression, anxiety and stress among prosthesis users. Method: The cross-sectional study was conducted from June to November 2018 at Chal Foundation centres in Bagh and Swabi, Pakistan, and comprised prosthesis users of both genders aged 15-60 years. Rosenberg self-esteem scale and Depression anxiety and stress scale-21 were used to collect data which was analysed using SPSS 22. Results: Of the 400 subjects, 315(78.8%) were males and 85(21.2%) were females. The overall mean age was 38.03±11.86 years. Low level of self-esteem was found in 350(87.5%), depression in 374(93.4%), anxiety in 388(96.9%) and stress in 338(84.4%). Females showed significant association with stress (p=0.009). Conclusion: The level of self-esteem was low among majority of the participants and psychological well-being was found to be poor. Key Words: Amputation, Anxiety, Depression, Prosthesis users, Quality of life, Continuous...

scholarly journals Quality of life and self-esteem in patients with psoriasis, vitiligo and healthy controls: A cross sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 96-102
Author(s):  
Devanshi Sharma ◽  
D M Mathur ◽  
Jitendra Jeenger ◽  
Manu Sharma ◽  
Kalpana Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Healthy Controls ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals Assessment of quality of life of ASHA workers using WHOQoL-BREF questionnaire

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
pp. 2060 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asha Bullappa ◽  
Prakash Kengnal
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Financial Resources ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Social Domain ◽  
The Mean

Background: ASHA represents a vital role in the strategy of NRHM. There is scarcity of information on quality of life and factors influencing it on ASHA workers. The assessment of quality of life in this group may help to better understand and develop an insight for measures that can be improved in their lives. The objective of the study was to assess the quality of life among ASHA workers of Mangalore and Udupi taluk, Karnataka. Methods: This is a questionnaire based, cross sectional study conducted for a period of 3 months (June 2015 - Aug 2015) on ASHA workers of Mangalore and Udupi Taluk, Karnataka. Local language Kannada version of WHO QoL BREF questionnaire consisting of 26 questions was used. Results: The mean age of ASHA workers across the study group was 42.40 years. With respect to perception of QoL and health, around 60% felt their quality of life (QoL) was good and health was satisfactory. Maximum and minimum mean scores was observed for self-esteem and financial resources respectively. Among the various domains of QoL, the ASHA workers had higher mean score in social domain, followed by physical, psychological and environmental. Conclusions: The ASHA workers had higher mean score in social domain, followed by physical, psychological and environmental. 

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