Healthcare Utilization and Perceived Health Status among Falun Gong Practitioners in Taiwan

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 511-531
Author(s):  
Yu-Whuei Hu ◽  
◽  
Li-Shan Huang ◽  
Eric Yeh ◽  
Mai He
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Perceived Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Study Cohort ◽  
Perceived Health Status ◽  
Falun Gong ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Outpatient Visits ◽  
Sf 36

Objective: Falun Gong (FLG) is a practice of mind and body focusing on moral character improvement that includes meditative exercises. In this study, we explored perceived health status, healthcare resource utilization, and related factors among Taiwanese FLG practitioners, compared to themselves before practicing FLG, and also to the general Taiwanese norm, as reported by the 2001 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS). Methods: This cross-sectional study was based on a voluntary, paper-based survey conducted from October 2002 to February 2003 using the same Taiwanese SF-36 instrument employed by the NHIS. Primary outcomes included 8 SF-36 domain scores and the number of outpatient visits. One-sample t-tests, oneway ANOVA, and multivariate linear regression analyses were used. Results: The response rate was 75.6% (1210/1600). Compared to the norm, the study cohort had significantly higher scores in 6 of 8 SF-36 domains across sex and age (p < .05). Among those with chronic diseases, 70% to 89% reported that their conditions were improved or cured. Additionally, 74.2% and 79.2% participants stopped drinking alcohol and quit smoking; 62.7% reported decreased outpatient visits (mean before = 11.96; mean after = 5.87; norm = 14.4). Conclusions: In this cohort, FLG participants had higher perceived health scores than the population norm and reduced outpatient visits than before practice.

scholarly journals Effect of Workplace Stress on the Perceived Health of Resident Doctors Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adegboyega Olalekan Alao ◽  
Abimbola Obimakinde ◽  
Adetola Ogunbode
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Perceived Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Workplace Stress ◽  
Perceived Health Status ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Social ◽  
Ibadan Nigeria

Abstract The objective of this study was to assess workplace stress among the resident doctors, examine their perceived health status, and determine the effect of workplace stress on their perceived health status.The study was a cross-sectional study conducted among resident doctors at University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan Nigeria across all the specialties over a three-month period, from 1st March to 31st May, 2019. Two hundred and thirty-two eligible and consenting resident doctors were selected by stratified random sampling and data was collected using interviewer administered questionnaire. Data was analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 23.Results showed the 144 (62.1%) of the resident doctors experienced workplace stress and 108 (46.6%) resident doctors perceived their health as poor. Workplace stress, years in residency program, designation, and work hours on least busy day at work were all significantly associated with perceived health status of the resident doctors, however, only workplace could independently predict poor perceived health status of the resident doctors.It is therefore important to prevent and mange workplace stress in order to improve the perceived status of resident doctors.

scholarly journals Health-related behaviours and perceptions among physicians: results from a cross-sectional study in Israel

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. e031353 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachel Wilf Miron ◽  
Lilach Malatskey ◽  
Laura J Rosen
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Emotional Stress ◽  
Perceived Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Healthy Lifestyles ◽  
Work Characteristics ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Perceived Health Status ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Related

ObjectivesPhysicians’ demanding work conditions may reduce the time and energy required for maintaining healthy lifestyles. This study examined health-related behaviours, perceived health status and emotional stress among physicians, and analysed the effects of personal and work characteristics on these endpoints.DesignA cross-sectional study using a digital questionnaire.Setting and participantsAll 25 590 physicians who were members of the Israeli Medical Association in 2015 were invited to participate by email. Of 14 694 who opened the e-mail, 4832 (32.9%) responded.Outcome measuresSurvey topics included physical activity (PA), nutrition and eating habits, smoking, sleep, perceived health status and emotional stress, body mass index (BMI) and contact with a regular physician, as well as personal and work characteristics. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed.ResultsOf the 4832 respondents, 21% reported poor or fair health status, 36% felt considerable emotional stress, 57% were overweight or obese (according to BMI≥25 kg/m2), 71% did not meet the recommended PA level, 79% did not meet a composite measure of healthy nutrition, 8% were current smokers, 25% slept 5 hours or less and 57% did not have a regular physician. Residents and hospital physicians reported significantly less healthy lifestyles, lower perceived health status and higher stress levels, compared with senior and community physicians. Multivariate analysis demonstrated that being female (OR=0.74, 95% CI=0.64 to 0.85), younger (0.69, 0.64 to 0.74), having poor nutrition (0.66, 0.55 to 0.78), not meeting PA targets (0.68, 0.57 to 0.82), inadequate sleep (0.54, 0.40 to 0.56) and perceived poor health status (0.48, 0.40 to 0.56) were significantly associated with high stress levels (p<0.001).ConclusionsThe unfavourable health behaviours reported among Israeli physicians may have negative effects on their health and well-being. An intervention program to help physicians to adopt a healthier lifestyle is urgently needed.

Perceived health status as measured by the SF-36 in patients with multiple sclerosis: a review

2009 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 529-538 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martina Krokavcova ◽  
Jitse P. van Dijk ◽  
Iveta Nagyova ◽  
Jaroslav Rosenberger ◽  
Miriam Gavelova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Perceived Health ◽  
Perceived Health Status ◽  
Sf 36

scholarly journals FACTORS ASSOCIATED TO SUBJECTIVE WELLBEING IN OLDER ADULTS

2017 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ximena Alvarado San Román ◽  
Maria Cecilia Toffoletto ◽  
Juan Carlos Oyanedel Sepúlveda ◽  
Salvador Vargas Salfate ◽  
Katiuska Lidice Reynaldos Grandón
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Subjective Wellbeing ◽  
Social Indicators ◽  
Perceived Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Perceived Health Status ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
The Social

ABSTRACT Objective: identify the factors associated with subjective wellbeing in older adults. Method: analytical, cross-sectional study developed in Chile. The sample consisted of 20,351 seniors, who answered a question on overall life satisfaction in the National Socio-Economic Survey, 2011. Subjective wellbeing was correlated with health, demographic and social indicators. Comparisons of averages, correlations and regressions were applied using the software Statistical Package for the Social Sciences 20. Results: life satisfaction was associated with increased age; being male; participation in social organizations; being married or living as a couple; having higher education level; higher income; good perceived health status and better health care. Conclusion: according to the age and income predictors, it can be concluded that, over the years, life satisfaction is reinforced, but in combination with adequate perceived health and income, which permit an excellent quality of life.

scholarly journals Copenhagen Burnout Inventory On A National Representative Sample Of Pre-School Teachers

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
P Piperac ◽  
Z Terzic-Supic ◽  
J Todorovic ◽  
A Maksimovic ◽  
S Karic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Preschool Teachers ◽  
Perceived Health ◽  
Perceived Health Status ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Valid Instrument ◽  
Serbian Version

Abstract Background Pre-school teachers are faced with work-related stress and are at increased risk of development of burnout syndrome. The aim of this study was to evaluate the reliability of the Serbian version of Copenhagen burnout inventory (CBI) on a National Representative Sample of preschool teachers in Serbia. Methods This was a cross-sectional study conducted between October 2018 and April 2019 which included 456 preschool teachers in Serbia. The instrument contained questions on socio-demographic, socio-economic characteristics, lifestyle characteristics, workplace environment and Serbian version of CBI. Univariate linear regression, multiple linear regression, Cronbach alpha coefficients were performed. Results Cronbach alpha of three domains of CBI were: personal burnout-0.907, work-related burnout-0.878, client-related burnout- 0.903. Multiple linear regression analysis showed that having a tenured contract (ß=3.46, p = 0.04), working in shifts (ß=7.94, p = 0.01), and having worse self-perceived health status (ß=-8.88, p = 0.01) were significantly associated with personal burnout. Working in shifts (ß=-4.67, p-0.012) and having worse self-perceived health status (ß=-7.82, p &lt; 0.001) were significantly associated with work-related burnout. Age (ß=0.53, p &lt; 0.001), living in urban areas (ß=-6.55, p = 0.015), alcohol consumption (ß=5.09, p = 0.016), number of children teacher work with (ß0.407, p = 0.005), having teaching equipment (ß=-4.46, p = 0.033), and having worse self-perceived health status (ß=-7.17, p &lt; 0.0001) were significantly associated with client-related burnout. Conclusions CBI is a valid instrument for the assessment of burnout among preschool teachers in Serbia. Many workplace-related factors, which could be subject of preventive measures, are associated with domains of burnout in this population. Key messages Workplace-related factors are associated with burnout among preschool teachers in Serbia. CBI is valid instrument for assessment of burnout among preschool teachers.

scholarly journals Lack of in-home piped water and reported consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages among adults in rural Alaska

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (5) ◽  
pp. 861-868 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily Mosites ◽  
Sara Seeman ◽  
Andrea Fenaughty ◽  
Karol Fink ◽  
Laura Eichelberger ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Perceived Health ◽  
Perceived Health Status ◽  
Sugar Sweetened Beverages ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Water Service ◽  
Sweetened Beverages ◽  
Community Water ◽  
Piped Water ◽  
Rural Alaska

AbstractObjective:To assess whether a community water service is associated with the frequency of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) consumption, obesity, or perceived health status in rural Alaska.Design:We examined the cross-sectional associations between community water access and frequency of SSB consumption, body mass index categories, and perceived health status using data from the 2013 and 2015 Alaska Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS). Participants were categorized by zip code to ‘in-home piped water service’ or ‘no in-home piped water service’ based on water utility data. We evaluated the univariable and multivariable (adjusting for age, household income and education) associations between water service and outcomes using log-linear survey-weighted generalized linear models.Setting:Rural Alaska, USA.Subjects:Eight hundred and eighty-seven adults, aged 25 years and older.Results:In unadjusted models, participants without in-home water reported consuming SSB more often than participants with in-home water (1·46, 95 % CI: 1·06, 2·00). After adjustment for potential confounders, the effect decreased but remained borderline significant (1·29, 95 % CI: 1·00, 1·67). Obesity was not significantly associated with water service but self-reported poor health was higher in those communities without in-home water (1·63, 95 % CI: 1·05, 2·54).Conclusions:Not having access to in-home piped water could affect behaviours surrounding SSB consumption and general perception of health in rural Alaska.

scholarly journals Health status in patients with sub-clinical hypothyroidism

2005 ◽  
Vol 152 (5) ◽  
pp. 713-717 ◽  
Author(s):  
Salman Razvi ◽  
Lorna E Ingoe ◽  
Carolyn V McMillan ◽  
Jolanta U Weaver
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Bodily Pain ◽  
Perceived Health ◽  
Perceived Health Status ◽  
Role Physical ◽  
Normative Population ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Physical Scale ◽  
Z Scores

Objective: Sub-clinical hypothyroidism (SCH) is a common disorder. People with this condition may have symptoms which could affect their perception of health. Therefore, the perceived health status of people with SCH was assessed and compared with population-matched norms. Design: A prospective cross-sectional survey. Methods: Seventy-one adults with SCH, age range 18–64 years were studied. Perceived health status was measured by the Short Form-36 (SF-36) version 2 questionaire, which has been validated in a UK population setting. The SF-36 has eight scales measuring physical functioning, role physical, bodily pain, general health, vitality, social functioning, role emotional and mental health. Their SF-36 scores were compared with UK normative data after matching for age and sex and are reported as z-scores. Results: Scores of all eight SF-36 scales were significantly lower in people with SCH compared with the normative population. A negative score (compared with zero of the normative population) indicates worse health status. The most significantly impaired aspects of health status were vitality and role limitations due to physical problems (role physical scale) with z-scores (95% confidence intervals) of −1.01 (−0.74 to −1.29) and −0.73 (−0.43 to −1.04) respectively. Thyroid autoimmunity did not influence the results. Conclusion: Perceived health status is significantly impaired in people with SCH when compared with UK normative population scores. This needs to be taken into consideration by clinicians when managing patients with this disease.

scholarly journals Effects of Lingual and Palatal Site Toothbrushing on Periodontal Disease in the Elderly: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (10) ◽  
pp. 5067
Author(s):  
Byung-Ik Yang ◽  
Ji-A Park ◽  
Jae-Young Lee ◽  
Bo-Hyoung Jin
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Periodontal Health ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors

(1) Background: To analyze the association between periodontal health status and daily oral health activities including lingual and palatal site toothbrushing. (2) Methods: One hundred and fifty Korean elderly people aged >65 years participated in the study. Clinical examination regarding oral health status, including periodontal health status, was evaluated, and data on the oral health activities, socio-demographic factors, and systemic health-related factors were obtained using a questionnaire. Statistical analyses assessed the differences of periodontal health status according to daily oral health activities, including lingual and palatal site toothbrushing. (3) Results: Oral health activities including lingual and palatal site toothbrushing, frequency of toothbrushing, use of an interdental toothbrush, dietary patterns, and activity dependence correlated with bleeding on probing (BOP) and periodontitis. After adjusting for covariates, the prevalence of periodontitis was lower in the group where the inner surfaces of the teeth were partially or wholly cleaned than in the group without such cleaning. High BOP was significantly associated with the brushing of the inner surfaces of teeth. (4) Conclusions: Lingual and palatal site toothbrushing was associated with good periodontal health status in the elderly; the importance of brushing the inner surfaces of teeth should be emphasized for them and their caregivers.

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