The effect of positive thinking training on the quality of life of parents of adolescent with thalassemia

2019 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Adeleh Sadeghloo ◽  
Parna Shamsaee ◽  
Elham Hesari ◽  
Golbanhar Akhondzadeh ◽  
Hamid Hojjati
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Emotional Health ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
T Test ◽  
World Health ◽  
Positive Thinking ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
And Control ◽  
Paired T Test

Abstract Introduction Thalassemia, as the most common chronic hereditary blood disorder in humans, can impose many adverse effects on parents and their affected children. On the other hand, positive thinking is the method or the result of a positive focus on a constructive issue, so by teaching positive thinking, we can improve physical and social function, and promote emotional health and overall quality of life. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of positive thinking training on the quality of life of parents of adolescents with thalassemia. Methods This quasi-experimental study was performed on 52 parents of adolescents with thalassemia who attended Taleghani Hospital in Golestan province, Iran in 2017. Samples were randomly assigned into two groups of intervention and control. The positive thinking training (based on the theory of Martin Seligman) was carried out in the intervention group in 10 (45–60 min) sessions over a 5-week period. Data collection tools in this study were the World Health Organization (WHO) quality of life questionnaire (WHOQOL-BREF) and a demographic information questionnaire. Data were analyzed by SPSS-16 software using independent t-test, the paired t-test and a covariance test. Results The results of paired t-test showed a significant difference in the score of quality of life in intervention group before and after the intervention (p < 0.001). However, this test did not show any significant difference in the control group (p = 0.11). The covariance test, after removing the pre-test score, showed a significant difference between the intervention and control groups in terms of the score of quality of life, so that 13% of the changes after the intervention were due to the intervention (p = 0.009, η = 0.13). Conclusion The positive thinking training increased the quality of life of parents of adolescents with thalassemia. Therefore, using this program can be an effective way of improving the quality of life of parents. Thus, positive thinking training is suggested to be used as an effective strategy for increasing the quality of life of parents with ill children.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Pendidikan Kesehatan tentang Menopause terhadap Perubahan Kualitas Hidup Perempuan Klimakterik

1970 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yanita Trisetiyaningsih ◽  
Elsi Dwi Hapsari ◽  
Shofwal Widad
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
T Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Paired T Test

Perubahan fisik dan psikologis yang terjadi pada masa klimakterium akan mempengaruhi kualitas hidup perempuan. Untuk itu diperlukan proses adaptasi terhadap berbagai masalah dan perubahan selama masa klimakterium sehingga akan meningkatkan kualitas hidup perempuan klimakterik. Kurangnya pengetahuan dan akses informasi merupakan tantangan besar yang dihadapi oleh wanita menopause. Salah satu upaya yang bisa dilakukan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan adalah melalui pemberian pendidikan kesehatan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh pendidikan kesehatan tentang menopause terhadap perubahan kualitas hidup perempuan klimakterik. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian quasy experimentdengan rancangan pretest and posttest nonequivalent control group design. Penelitian dilakukan di Dusun Gamping Kidul Ambarketawang bulan Desember 2013-April 2014. Jumlah populasi sebanyak 271 orang. Sampel terdiri dari 44 orang kelompok intervensi dan 44 orang kelompok kontrol. Kelompok intervensi diberikan pendidikan kesehatan sebanyak 4 kali ceramah dan diskusi kelompok kecil, serta 1 kali praktik relaksasi dan senam yoga. Kelompok kontrol diberikan booklet tentang perubahan masa menopause, tanda dan gejala, nutrisi masa menopause, dan penatalaksanaan menopause. Instrumen yang digunakan adalah WHOQOL-BREF. Analisis yang digunakan adalah uji Paired t-test, Independent Samples t-Testdengan α 0.05.Nilai rata-rata kualitas hidup pretest pada kelompok intervensi sebesar 51,9 dan posttest sebesar 66,5. Hasil uji paired t-test menunjukkan ada perbedaan skor kualitas hidup sebelum dan sesudah diberikan pendidikan kesehatan pada kelompok intervensi (t =14,436, p=0,001). Namun tidak bermakna pada kelompok kontrol (t=1,059, p= 0,0295) dengan perubahan skor kualitas. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa program pendidikan kesehatan tentang menopause dapat meningkatkan kualitas hidup perempuan selama periode klimakterium.Kata kunci: Klimakterium, kualitas hidup, menopause, pendidikan kesehatan.Influence of Health Education about Menopause towards the Quality of Life Changes in Climacteric Women AbstractPhysical and psychological changes that happen at the climacterium period would influence the quality of life in climacteric women. Therefore, the adaptation process is needed to overcome problems and changes during this period so that the quality of life of climacteric women could be increased. Lack of knowledge and access to information are major challenger that were faced by menopause women. One of efforts that can be done to improve their knowledge is through health education. This study aimed to identify the influence of health education about menopause towards the quality of live changes in climacteric women. The study used quasi experiment design with pretest and posttest nonequivalent control group. The location of this study was in Gamping Kidul Ambarketawang Village in December 2013 to April 2014. The total population is 271 people. Sample consisted of 44 people in the intervention group and 44 people in the control group. The intervention group received 4 times health education and small group discussion, as well as once relaxation and Yoga. Participants in control group received a booklet about menopause, signs and symptoms, nutrition during menopause period, and management of menopause. The quality of life was measured using WHOQOL-BREF. Analysis used paired t-test, independent samples t-test with α = 0.05. The mean scores of quality of life for intervention group were 51.0 (pretest) and 66.5 (posttest). The paired t-test showed that there was a significant difference of quality of life score before and after health education in the intervention group (t =14,436, p=0,001). However, there was no significant difference of quality of life in the control group (t=1,059, p= 0,0295). Based on this results, it can be concluded that health education program about menopause can increase quality of life of climacteric women. Keywords: Climacterium, health education, menopause quality of life.

scholarly journals A Pilot Study of the Effect of Otago Exercise Program on Fall Risk and Quality of Life of Older Women

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Muammar Irsyad Kadir ◽  
Nur Hardiyanty ◽  
Fadhia Adliah
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older People ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
T Test ◽  
World Health ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Risk Of Falling ◽  
World Health Organization Quality ◽  
And Control

Objective: This study aims to determine the effect of the Otago Exercise Program on the risk of falling and the quality of life of older people. Methods: The method used was experimental research with pretest-posttest design and control group design, involving 16 participants. Before and after treatment, respondents measured the risk of falling using a Timed-Up-and-Go test (TUGT) and quality of life using the World Health Organization Quality of Life BREF (WHOQL-BREF). Furthermore, the obtained data were analyzed using the paired T-test and independent T-test. Results: The results showed a significant effect on the risk of fall and the quality of life of the older people in the treatment group. In addition, there were significant different influences on the value of falling risk and quality of life (physical and environmental) between the treatment and control groups. Conclusion: The Otago exercise program had a significant effect on reducing the risk of falls and improving the quality of life of older people.

scholarly journals The Effect of Self-Care Education on the Quality of Life in Patients with Pulmonary Tuberculosis

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maryam Abiz ◽  
Hasan Robabi ◽  
Alireza Salar ◽  
Farshid Saeedinezhad
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Self Care ◽  
T Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Care Education ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Quasi Experimental

Background: Tuberculosis (TB) affects various aspects of quality of life (QoL), and self-care is the most important form of primary care and one of the main factors involved in the process of treating chronic diseases and improving the patients’ QoL. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the effect of self-care education on the QoL of TB patients. Methods: In this quasi-experimental study, 110 TB patients referred to the TB coordinating Center in Zahedan, Southeastern Iran, in 2018, are studied. Participants were selected using convenience sampling and were randomly assigned to the intervention (n = 55) and control (n = 55) groups. Data were collected using the tuberculosis quality of life-version 2 (TBQol-v2). For the intervention group, first, patients and their caregivers were divided into groups compromising of 4 to 6 members, and then three sessions of self-care education, including lectures and questions and answers meetings, each lasted for 30 minutes (in total 90 minutes) were provided to each group. Data were analyzed in SPSS version 21 using descriptive statistical tests, independent t-test, paired t-test, and chi-squared test. Results: Mean of the total QoL score of the two groups before the intervention was 67.56 ± 5.99 and 67.09 ± 5.03, respectively, indicating no significant difference (P = 0.65). But after providing the intervention, the mean score of patients QoL in the intervention group (74.84 ± 4.90) was significantly higher than the control group (67.98 ± 0.68) (P = 0.001). Conclusions: Since self-care education can effectively enhance the QoL of TB patients, it is recommended to provide such educations for both treatment and follow-up of these patients along with directly observed treatment, short-course (DOTS).

scholarly journals PENGARUH KONSELING PADA PENGETAHUAN DAN ASUPAN IBU DI WILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS KEBAYORAN BARU JAKARTA

2021 ◽  
Vol 44 (1) ◽  
pp. 87-96
Author(s):  
Iskari Ngadiarti ◽  
Moesijanti Yudiarti Endang Soekatri ◽  
Mia Srimiati ◽  
Adhila Fayasari ◽  
Lina Agestika
Keyword(s):  
Nutrient Intake ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
T Test ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Sample Collection ◽  
Consecutive Sampling ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
And Control ◽  
Paired T Test

Providing counseling is one of the factors that increase the knowledge and actions of mothers in meeting adequate nutritional consumption. This study aimed to identify the lactation and nutrition counseling towards mother's knowledge and intake in Puskesmas Kebayoran Lama Jakarta. This research was a quasi-experimental study pre-post with a control group design. Sample collection technique used consecutive sampling with 30 respondents in each group (intervention group and control group). Counseling was given 3 times, after giving birth, a child at age 7-14 days and age 35 days. Knowledge and food intake were collected before and after the intervention. The bivariate analysis used an independent t-test and paired t-test with a significance level of p0.05. There was a significant difference in mother's knowledge about breastfeeding between the intervention group and control group after they were given lactation counseling (p0.05). However, there was no significant difference in the mother's nutrient intake between the intervention and control group after counseled (p0.05). Lactation counseling can positively affect the mother's knowledge about breastfeeding, but not for the mother's action in consuming enough nutrient intake. ABSTRAKPemberian konseling menjadi salah satu faktor yang meningkatkan pengetahuan dan tindakan ibu dalam memenuhi konsumsi gizi yang adekuat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh konseling menyusui dan konsumsi gizi terhadap pengetahuan dan asupan ibu di Puskesmas Kebayoran Lama, Jakarta. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian eksperimental semu dengan desain pre-post dengan control group. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan consecutive sampling dengan jumlah sampel 30 responden pada masing-masing kelompok (kelompok intervensi dan kelompok kontrol). Konseling diberikan sebanyak 3 kali, yaitu pada saat setelah melahirkan, bayi berusia 7-14 hari dan 35 hari. Data pengetahuan dan asupan diambil sebelum dan sesudah intervensi. Analisis bivariat menggunakan independent t-test dan paired t-test. Ada perbedaan yang bermakna pada pengetahuan ibu menyusui antara kelompok intervensi dan kelompok kontrol setelah diberikan penyuluhan laktasi (p 0,05). Tidak ada perbedaan bermakna pada asupan gizi ibu antara kelompok intervensi dan kontrol setelah konseling (p0,05). Konseling laktasi berpengaruh positif terhadap pengetahuan ibu tentang menyusui, tetapi tidak untuk perilaku ibu dalam asupan gizinya.Kata kunci: konseling, laktasi, menyusui

scholarly journals The Effect of Positive Thinking Training on Different Dimensions of Quality of Life of Hemodialysis Patients: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahmoudreza Peyravi ◽  
Mehdi Amirkhani ◽  
Faeze Abadi ◽  
Ali Abbasijahromi ◽  
Shima Sheidaie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Emotional Health ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Hemodialysis Patients ◽  
Controlled Clinical Trial ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Positive Thinking ◽  
Different Dimensions

Background: Nowadays, the quality of life of hemodialysis patients has decreased, which doubled the need for educational interventions. Objectives: The current study investigated the effect of positive thinking training on different dimensions of quality of life of hemodialysis patients. Methods: This is a controlled clinical trial study conducted on 70 hemodialysis patients in Fasa, Fars province, in 2019. The patients were selected using the simple sampling method. Then, they were divided into two groups of intervention (n = 35) and control (n = 35). After obtaining informed consent, the researchers asked the participants to complete the SF-36 Quality of Life Questionnaire. The intervention group was trained positive thinking skills in 8 workshop sessions; each lasted for 90 minutes. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 20. To analyze the data, statistical tests such as chi-square, Kolmogorov-Smirnov, independent, and t-test were used. Results: The mean and standard deviation of the patients’ quality of life in the intervention group increased from 35.95 ± 10.07 to 55.98 ± 11.71 (P < 0.001). The changes in patients’ quality of life before and after the intervention were also assessed in 8 dimensions, which showed that the quality of life of the patients did not change significantly in terms of physical function (P = 0.42) and physical pain (P = 0.62), but for other dimensions, it was significantly increased (P < 0.001). Conclusions: Positive thinking training improved the quality of life of hemodialysis patients, particularly in the dimensions of the emotional role, emotional health, energy and vitality, social performance, and general health is recommended.

Comparison of the effect of Myrtus communis herbal and anti-hemorrhoid ointments on the hemorrhoid symptoms and quality of life in postpartum women with grade I and II internal hemorrhoid: A triple-blinded randomized controlled clinical trial

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jamileh Malekuti ◽  
Mojgan Mirghafourvand ◽  
Khadijeh Samadi ◽  
Fatemeh Abbasalizadeh ◽  
Laleh Khodaei
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
World Health ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Myrtus Communis ◽  
World Health Organization Quality ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Significant Difference

Abstract Introduction Due to the effects of hemorrhoids on physical and mental health, this study aimed to compare the effect of Myrtus communis herbal and anti-hemorrhoid ointments on symptoms of hemorrhoid and quality of life (primary outcomes) and satisfaction of the treatment and side effects (secondary outcomes). Methods This triple-blind randomized controlled trial was performed on women with grade I and II hemorrhoid referring to health centers in Tehran, Iran, in 2017. Individuals were randomly assigned to two groups of 67 people through block randomization method. The intervention group received the Myrtus communis herbal ointment and the control group received anti-hemorrhoid ointment twice a day, every 12 ± 2 h, an applicator of the drug through the rectum for 4 weeks. The Colorectal Evaluation of a Clinical Therapeutics Scale (CORECTS) was used to assess the severity of symptoms of hemorrhoid. To assess the quality of life, the World Health Organization Quality of Life questionnaire (WHOQOL-BREF) was used to measure the general quality of life of participants. This questionnaire was completed once before the start of the study, then on the fourth and the eighth week after the start of the intervention. Repeated measure ANOVA, Chi-square, Mann–Whitney U and independent t-test were used for data analysis. Results The severity of all symptoms of hemorrhoid decreased in both two group and there was no statistically significant difference between the two groups (p>0.05). However, the mean of anal itching at 4 and 8 weeks after the intervention was significantly lower in the Myrtus communis ointment group (p<0.05). There was no significant difference between groups in terms of quality of life at 4 and 8 weeks after the intervention (p>0.05). There was a significant difference between the two groups in terms of satisfaction with the drug (p=0.019) and the participants in the Myrtus communis ointment group were more satisfied with their drug use. Conclusions Myrtus communis herbal ointment was able to reduce the symptoms of hemorrhoid in the affected women. Therefore, it is likely that the use of this drug will promote the health of mothers with hemorrhoid.

Practical intervention on quality of life of anemic girls and their mothers

2020 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
FatemehSadat Seyed Nematollah Roshan ◽  
Hasan Navipor ◽  
Fatemeh Alhani
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Chronic Diseases ◽  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
T Test ◽  
Case Group ◽  
Random Allocation ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
And Control

AbstractBackgroundAnemia is the most prevalent disease in teenage girls and like other chronic diseases not only affects different aspects of their quality of life (QOl) but also quality of life of their parents.ObjectiveThe aim of present study is investigating the effectiveness of family centered empowerment model (FCEM) on adolescent girls with anemia and their mother’s quality of life.MethodsSemi-experimental practical research is performed by choosing 60 girls with anemia and their mothers classified in two case and control groups based on random allocation in Tehran city. The eight sessions of educational program based on educational needs of girls & mothers in case group done for two months. The post test was carried out 1/5 month after the end of intervention through QOl questionnaire in case and control groups. Data analysis was performed using statistical methods including t-test, paired t-test.ResultsThere was no significant difference in the QOl in adolescent girls and their mothers between the two case and control groups before intervention (P=0/473 & P=0/94 respectively). While, after the intervention independent t-test showed a significant difference between the two case and control groups (P>0/001).ConclusionsFindings showed that the FCEM promote the QOl in adolescent girls with anemia and their mothers. It is recommended that extensive studies be performed on the effectiveness of this model for other chronic diseases in different age groups.

scholarly journals PENGARUH SELF HELP GROUP TERHADAP KUALITAS HIDUP PASIEN HEMODIALISA DI RUMAH SAKIT PUSAT KESEHATAN UMUM MUHAMMADIYAH YOGYAKARTA

2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ambar Relawati ◽  
Mohammad Hakimi ◽  
Titih Huriah
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Mean Difference ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Self Help ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
And Control ◽  
Self Help Group

Chronicrenalfailure patientsare requiredtoperformhemodialysis (HD)to replace ofkidney functionhas beendamaged. Hemodialysishas side effectsthatwillaffect the qualityof life of patients. Independentnursingactionsto support improvedquality of life forhemodialysispatientscouldbegroups therapy, one of which is aSelf HelpGroup (SHG). This studyaimed to examinethe influence ofself-help group actionagainst thequality of life ofhemodialysispatientsinPKU MuhammadiyahYogyakarta  hospital. Thisresearchdesignusingquasy experiment withpretest-posttest control group design.The sample selection in this study using total sampling technique. Respondentscontrol groupof 16 peopleandthe intervention groupare 15 people. The respondents in the control group received the standard treatment of the hospital, and the intervention group receive self-help group meeting 8 times Analysis ofthe data usedindependentt-test. Results from the analysis data obtained significant value mean difference test between control group and intervention group before being implemented SHG p value is 0.404, it is means that there is no significant difference quality of life HD patients before implementation SHG.The significant value of the mean difference testbetweenintervention group and control group is p value <0.001, it is means that there are significantly differences quality of life between intervention group and control group. Combination ofHDandselfhelp groupinrenal failurepatients with undergoingHDcan improve thequality of life ofpatients. Selfhelp groupcouldbe appliedtopatients suffering fromchronicdiseasessuch as kidney failureas asupportive therapy. Keywords: Quality of Life, hemodialisys, self help group

scholarly journals Perbedaan Quality of Life Lansia Hipertensi yang Mengikuti dan Tidak Mengikuti Senam Prolanis di Wilayah Benteng Kota Ambon

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 151-160
Author(s):  
Adita Ayu Ferdinansih Manuhutu ◽  
Berta Esti Ari Prasetya
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
T Test ◽  
World Health ◽  
Test Analysis ◽  
World Health Organization Quality ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Health Organization

This study aims to determine differences in Quality of Life. This study was carried out on 70 people, namely elderly hypertension who followed prolanist gymnastic as many as 35 people and elderly hypertension who did not follow prolanist gymnastics as many as 35 people, using purposive sampling technique. Data collection was carried out using the World Health Organization Quality of Life (Whoqol) -Bref Scale. Data analysis method uses t-test analysis. The results of data analysis using the t-test yielded a t-count value of 4.665 with a significance of 0.000 (p <0.05) and a standard deviation of 9,595. There is a significant difference between the quality of life of elderly hypertension who follow prolanist gymnastics and elderly hypertension who do not follow prolanist gymnastics in Benteng Region, Ambon City.

scholarly journals Quality of Life Among Caregivers of Stroke Survivors in Accra, Ghana

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 68-75
Author(s):  
Jonathan Quartey ◽  
◽  
Felix Appiah Lartey ◽  
Hosea Boakye ◽  
Samuel K. Kwakye ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Functional Independence ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
T Test ◽  
World Health ◽  
Stroke Survivors ◽  
World Health Organization Quality ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Quality Of Life Scale

Background:The impact of stroke on the quality of life of stroke caregivers is often given lower priority in its management, regardless of the consequences of caregiving and its economic benefits to the patient and community at large. Currently there is paucity of research data on quality of life among caregivers of stroke survivors in Ghana.Objective: To investigate the quality of life (QoL) among caregivers of stroke survivors.Methods:Fifty stroke survivors and their caregivers attending physiotherapy at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra and fifty non-caregivers were purposively recruited for this cross-sectional study. World Health Organization Quality of Life Scale (WHOQoL)-Bref was used to obtain information regarding the QoL of the caregivers and non-caregivers. The level of functional independence of the stroke survivors was assessed with Barthel Index. Independent t-test and unpaired t-test were used to analyse the data obtained.Results:The mean age of the caregivers, stroke survivors and the non-caregivers were 41.6±14.2, 59.5±10.9, and 41.5±14.8 respectively. Out of the 50 caregivers, 31(62%) were females. The overall QoL of the caregivers and non-caregivers were 54.5±10.3 and 59.3±9.8 respectively. There was significant difference in the physical health between caregivers and non-caregivers. Conclusion: Caregivers of stroke survivors in Accra have reduced QoL. The level of functional independence of the stroke survivor, age and educational status of the caregiver can influence caregivers’ QoL. Keywords: Stroke, caregivers, stroke survivors, quality of life, non-caregiver

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