scholarly journals Factors associated to quality of life of orthodontists graduated from a public university (1993-2016): A mixed-methods approach

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (5) ◽  
pp. 23e1-23e12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natalia Muñoz-Pino ◽  
Anderson E. Tibaná-Guisao ◽  
Johnatan D. Cardona-Hincapié ◽  
Alejandro Hurtado-Aristizábal ◽  
Andrés A. Agudelo-Suárez
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Public University ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Research Activities

ABSTRACT Introduction: For dental professionals, including orthodontists, Quality of life (QOL) is a topic of growing concern and could be determined by objective and subjective complex factors. Objective: This study analyzed the factors that influence the QOL of orthodontists graduated between 1993 and 2016 of a public university (Medellín, Colombia). Methods: A mixed-methods study was conducted (cross-sectional survey; 88 participants; 3 focus groups, 21 participants). Quantitative analysis: the research included sociodemographic, labor and health characteristics as independent variables and the WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire as main outcome for QOL. Frequencies were calculated and the association between QOL and independent variables was estimated by bivariate analysis (Chi square tests) and a linear multivariate regression. Qualitative analysis: Narrative content analysis according to thematic categories. Mixed methods: a conceptual framework for QOL using the triangulation was developed. Results: All the scores surpassed 55 points on the 4 domains of WHOQOL-BREF. A lower value was found in the physical dimension (57.1±10.7) and a greater value in the psychological dimension (70.8±8.3). The variables associated positively to QOL were permanent contract, teaching/research activities, monthly income, resting days per week and sex. Factors associated negatively were low social support, mental health and rent housing. Discourses of participants allowed to identify the concept of QOL and the contextual and social determinants and satisfiers. Conclusion: QOL of orthodontists is influenced by sociodemographic, employment, working and health factors. Therefore, QOL is a multidimensional concept that recognizes the political and socio-economic context and personal and professional experiences.

Caring for the caregiver: factors associated with the quality of life of family caregivers to palliative care patients

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 352
Author(s):  
Macarena Quesada ◽  
Manuel Madrigal ◽  
Aurelio Luna ◽  
Maria D Perez-Carceles
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Palliative Care ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Care Patient ◽  
Terminal Phase ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
The Impact

Purpose: The aim was to investigate the factors associated with the quality of life (QoL) of family caregivers to palliative care patients. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted of 125 family caregivers of patients in the terminal phase of their illness and included in palliative care programs. Data were collected using WHOQOL-BREF, the socio-demographic characteristics of both caregiver and patient, clinical questions and information about caregiving. Results: The QoL of caregivers was lower than that of the national average for healthy people. Significantly lower QoL scores were obtained in the case of caregivers if they were women, over 55 years, uneducated, unemployed or the patient’s spouse. Cancer diagnosis and patients who were dependent for their Activities of Daily Living also lower caregiver QoL. The factors associated with higher caregiver QoL in each domain differed: being employed in the physical domain (OR:3.3; 95% CI:1.47-7.4), the patient receiving palliative care in hospital in the psychological domain (OR:3.05; 95% CI:1.19-7.7), a higher level of caregiver´s education in the social domain (OR:3.3; 95% CI:1.4-9.8) and caregivers between 45-55 years in the environmental domain (OR:5.4; 95% CI:1.6-9.2).Conclusion: Family caregivers of palliative care patients are highly burdened during caregiving. Characteristics of the patient and caregiver and the conditions under which care is performed, significantly affect QoL. We consider it essential to increase health professionals’ awareness of the importance of the role of the caregiver in providing services to the terminally ill, given the impact of the caregiver’s QoL on the QoL of the palliative care patient and its importance for the delivery of person-centered care at the end of life.    

scholarly journals Factors Associated with Health-Related Quality of Life among Saudi Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Cross-Sectional Survey

2014 ◽  
Vol 38 (3) ◽  
pp. 220 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayman A. Al Hayek ◽  
Asirvatham A. Robert ◽  
Abdulghani Al Saeed ◽  
Aus A. Alzaid ◽  
Fahad S. Al Sabaan
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Saudi Patients

scholarly journals Psychological Impacts Among Yemeni Healthcare Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic: an Electronic-based, Cross-sectional Analytical Survey

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gamil Ghaleb Alrubaiee ◽  
Farouk Abdulrahman Al-Qadasi ◽  
Talal Ali Hussein Al-Qalah ◽  
Jennifer Ann Cole ◽  
Yaser abdullah Ghaleb Alburiahy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Significant Negative Correlation ◽  
Internal Conflict ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Anxiety Depression

Abstract Background: Yemeni HCWs face higher levels of psychological stress than others in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic due to the country's war and internal conflict. The current study investigates the levels of stress, anxiety, insomnia, depression, and well-being among Yemeni HCWs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: A web-based, cross-sectional survey was used among 1,248 Yemeni HCWs. An electronic self-reported questionnaire was used to collect data. The URL link was distributed to the HCWs via social media and emails. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences (IBM SPSS), version 24.0 was used in managing and analyzing the data collected. T-test and one-way ANOVA were used to compare the participants’ data and independent variables. Spearman’s correlation coefficients were used to determine the relationship between study variables. A p-value of < 0.05 with a 95% confidence interval was considered statistically significant. The survey was conducted between 6 November 2020, 11 PM to 3 April 2021, 11 PM.Results: The results indicated that 73.0, 57.3, 49.8, 53.2, and 85.2% of all HCWs reported symptoms of moderate or severe stress, insomnia, anxiety, depression, and worse quality of life, respectively. Out of ten independent variables, five were statistically significant (years of experience, working hours per day, marital status, age, and working days per week) (p < 0.05). The results further showed significant positive correlations between stress and scores of anxiety, insomnia, and depression and also between anxiety and insomnia and depression and between insomnia and depression. There was significant negative correlation between wellbeing scores and scores of stress, anxiety, insomnia, and depression.Conclusion: Yemeni HCWs experience considerable levels of stress, anxiety, depression, insomnia, and poor quality of life. Psychological support to build resilience to the prevailing conditions may need to be embedded into medical school training and continuing professional development to help retain HCWs within Yemen, as amongst the respondents where was a high percentage of HCWs under 40 years of age (85.8%) and with less than 10 years’ experience (72.7%), a consequence of many more experienced medics leaving Yemen for safer and more secure jobs elsewhere.

scholarly journals Factors Associated with Quality of Life among Spinal Cord Injury Survivors: A Cross-Sectional Survey

2021 ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Banita Banita ◽  
Meenakshi Meenakshi ◽  
Priyanka Kumari ◽  
Shalini Shalini ◽  
Manju Dhandapani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Cord Injury

scholarly journals Factors Associated with Quality of Life among Spinal Cord Injury Survivors: A Cross-Sectional Survey

2021 ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Banita Banita ◽  
Meenakshi Meenakshi ◽  
Priyanka Kumari ◽  
Shalini Shalini ◽  
Manju Dhandapani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Cord Injury

scholarly journals Association between emotional regulation and family support with quality of life of women with cervical cancer

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 32
Author(s):  
Putu Noviana Sagitarini ◽  
Putu Cintya Denny Yuliyatni ◽  
Ni Made Swasti Wulanyani
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Family Support ◽  
Emotional Regulation ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cancer Experience

Background and purpose: Cervical cancer ranks third globally and ranks second in Indonesia for all cancers in women. Women with cervical cancer experience physical and psychological disorders that can affect their quality of life. This study aims to determine the association between emotional regulation and family support with the quality of life of women with cervical cancer.Methods: A cross sectional survey was conducted in April 2018 at the Sanglah Hospital Obstetric Clinic. The study samples were chosen consecutively and consisted of 100 women with cervical cancer who underwent outpatient care. Data was collected using questionnaires filled in by the respondents and from the patient's medical records. Bivariate analysis was conducted with chi square test and multivariate with logistic regression.Results: The results showed that emotional regulation and family support were found to be significantly related to the quality of life of women with cervical cancer, each with AOR=17.64; 95%CI: 3.01-103.46; p=0.001 and AOR=11.28; 95%CI: 1.88-67.78; p=0.008.Conclusion: Emotional regulation and family support are related to the quality of life of women with cervical cancer. Efforts to improve emotional regulation and family support for patients should be carried out to improve their quality of life.

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