scholarly journals Health-related behavior and quality of life among the elderly: a population-based study

2011 ◽  
Vol 45 (3) ◽  
pp. 485-493 ◽  
Author(s):  
Margareth Guimarães Lima ◽  
Marilisa Berti de Azevedo Barros ◽  
Chester Luiz Galvão César ◽  
Moisés Goldbaum ◽  
Luana Carandina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Southeastern Brazil ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Health Related

OBJECTIVE: To assess the association between health-related behaviors and quality of life among the elderly. METHODS: A population-based cross-sectional study was carried out including 1,958 elderly living in four areas in the state of São Paulo, southeastern Brazil, 2001/2002. Quality of life was assessed using the Medical Outcomes Study SF-36-Item Short Form Health Survey instrument. This instrument's eight subscales and two components were the dependent variables. Independent variables were physical activity, weekly frequency of alcohol consumption and smoking. Multiple linear regression models were used to control for the effect of gender, age, schooling, work, area of residence and number of chronic conditions. RESULTS: Physical activity was positively associated with the eight SF-36 subscales. The stronger associations were found for role-physical (β=11.9), physical functioning (β=11.3) and physical component. Elderly individuals who consumed alcohol at least once a week showed a better quality of life than those did not consume alcohol. Compared to non-smokers, smokers had a poorer quality of life for the mental component (β=-2.4). CONCLUSIONS: The study results showed that physical activity, moderate alcohol consumption and no smoking are positively associated with a better quality of life in the elderly.

scholarly journals The Effect of Physical Activity and High Body Mass Index on Health-Related Quality of Life in Individuals with Metabolic Syndrome

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (10) ◽  
pp. 3728
Author(s):  
Alba Marcos-Delgado ◽  
Tania Fernández-Villa ◽  
Miguel Ángel Martínez-González ◽  
Jordi Salas-Salvadó ◽  
Dolores Corella ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

The main objective of this study was to examine the relationship between the level of physical activity (PA) and the degree of obesity with health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in individuals with metabolic syndrome (MetS) who participated in the Predimed-Plus study. A total of 6875 subjects between 55 and 75 years of age with MetS were selected and randomized in 23 Spanish centers. Subjects were classified according to categories of body mass index (BMI). PA was measured with the validated Registre Gironí del Cor (REGICOR) questionnaire and subjects were classified according to their PA level (light, moderate, vigorous) and the HRQoL was measured with the validated short-form 36 (SF-36) questionnaire. By using the ANOVA model, we found a positive and statistically significant association between the level of PA and the HRQoL (aggregated physical and mental dimensions p < 0.001), but a negative association with higher BMI in aggregated physical dimensions p < 0.001. Furthermore, women obtained lower scores compared with men, more five points in all fields of SF-36. Therefore, it is essential to promote PA and body weight control from primary care consultations to improve HRQoL, paying special attention to the differences that sex incurs.

scholarly journals Health related quality of life measured by SF-36: a population-based study in Shanghai, China

2008 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rui Wang ◽  
Cheng Wu ◽  
Yanfang Zhao ◽  
Xiaoyan Yan ◽  
Xiuqiang Ma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Population Based Study ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

scholarly journals Effects of weight change and physical activity on knee pain and health-related quality of life in East Asian women aged 50 years and older with knee osteoarthritis: a population-based study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chongbum Chang ◽  
Young Choi ◽  
Seung-Baik Kang ◽  
Chin Youb Chung ◽  
Moon Seok Park ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Knee Osteoarthritis ◽  
Knee Pain ◽  
Weight Change ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Abstract Background This study aimed to investigate the effects of weight change and physical activity on the level of knee pain and health-related quality of life in East Asian women with knee osteoarthritis using population-based data. Methods A total of 564 women (mean age, 68.2 years, standard deviation, 8.9 years) aged 50 years or older with knee osteoarthritis (Kellgren-Lawrence grade ≥2) were included in the data analyses from the fifth Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Data regarding the radiographic grade, weight change during the past year, physical activity, level of knee pain, and health-related quality of life (EuroQOL five-dimension [EQ-5D] index) were collected. Multiple regression analysis was performed to identify factors significantly affecting the level of knee pain and health-related quality of life in subgroups according to the body mass index (BMI) range (≤22.5, between 22.6 and 27.5, and >27.5 kg/m2). Result In women with 22.5 kg/m227.5 kg/m2, weekly hours of moderate-intensity activity showed significant negative correlation with EQ-5D. Conclusions The effects of weight change and physical activity on knee pain and health-related quality of life could be different according to BMI ranges. Well-designed interventions to improve both knee pain and health-related quality of life need to be investigated in future studies that would assess physical activity, diet, and weight changes.

scholarly journals Effects of weight change and physical activity on knee pain and health-related quality of life in East Asian women aged 50 years and older with knee osteoarthritis: a population-based study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Young Choi ◽  
Chongbum Chang ◽  
Seung-Baik Kang ◽  
Chin Youb Chung ◽  
Moon Seok Park ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Knee Osteoarthritis ◽  
Knee Pain ◽  
Weight Change ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Abstract Objective This study aimed to investigate the effects of weight change and physical activity on the level of knee pain and health-related quality of life in East Asian women with knee osteoarthritis using population-based data. Methods A total of 564 women (mean age, 68.2 years, standard deviation, 8.9 years) aged 50 years or older with knee osteoarthritis (Kellgren-Lawrence grade ≥2) were included in the data analyses from the fifth Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Data regarding the radiographic grade, weight change during the past year, physical activity, level of knee pain, and health-related quality of life (EuroQOL five-dimension [EQ-5D] index) were collected. Multiple regression analysis was performed to identify factors significantly affecting the level of knee pain and health-related quality of life in subgroups according to the body mass index (BMI) range (≤22.5, between 22.6 and 27.5, and >27.5 kg/m2). Results In women with 22.5 kg/m227.5 kg/m2, weekly hours of moderate-intensity activity showed significant negative correlation with EQ-5D. Conclusions The effects of weight change and physical activity on knee pain and health-related quality of life could be different according to BMI ranges. Well-designed interventions to improve both knee pain and health-related quality of life need to be investigated in future studies that would assess physical activity, diet, and weight changes.

scholarly journals Health related quality of life among the elderly: a population-based study using SF-36 survey

2009 ◽  
Vol 25 (10) ◽  
pp. 2159-2167 ◽  
Author(s):  
Margareth Guimarães Lima ◽  
Marilisa Berti de Azevedo Barros ◽  
Chester Luiz Galvão César ◽  
Moisés Goldbaum ◽  
Luana Carandina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Inequalities ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Physical Factors ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

As life expectancy continues to rise, one of the greatest challenges of public health is to improve the quality of later years of life. The aim of this present study was to analyze the quality of life profile of the elderly across different demographic and socioeconomic factors. A cross-sectional study was carried out in two stages, involving 1,958 individuals aged 60 years or more. Health related quality of life (HRQOL) was assessed using the SF-36 questionnaire. The lowest scores were found among measures for vitality, mental health and general health and the highest among factors including social functioning and role limitations due to emotional and physical factors. HRQOL was found to be worse among women, in individuals at advanced ages, those who practiced evangelical religions and those with lower levels of income and schooling. The greatest differences in SF-36 scores between the categories were observed in functional capacity and physical factors. The results suggest that healthcare programs for the elderly should take into account the multi-dimensionality of health and social inequalities so that interventions can target the most affected elements of HRQOL as well as the most vulnerable subgroups of the population.

scholarly journals MOVE UP STUDY RESULTS: WEIGHT LOSS POSITIVELY AFFECTS HEALTH-RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE BUT NOT DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S896-S896
Author(s):  
Elizabeth M Venditti ◽  
Robert M Boudreau ◽  
Anne B Newman ◽  
Michelle E Danielson ◽  
Lori A Kieffer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Physical Component Score ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Abstract Obesity is prevalent among older adults as are increases in depressive symptoms and declines in health-related quality of life (HRQOL). Healthy weight loss and mitigating mild depressive symptoms (MDS) and HRQOL could have critical public health significance. The Mobility and Vitality Lifestyle Program (MOVE UP) led by Community Health Workers delivered 32 healthy aging/weight management group sessions over 13 months. Data from 240 participants were evaluated to assess program impact on CES-D (20-item) depressive symptom and SF-36 HRQOL scores. Participants were 88% female, 28% black/other race, 42% ≥ college-educated. Mean (SD) age was 67.6 (4.1) and BMI was 34.7 (4.7). At baseline, average CES-D score was 7.9 (7.2) and 27.9 % (N = 67) had MDS, scoring 17.1 (6.2). Results show significant mean (SD) weight change of -12.7 (13.3) lb from baseline (p&lt;0.0001). Overall, CES-D mean (SD) score change was -0.4 (6.7) (p=0.33); participants with MDS had an average CES-D decrease of -4.4 (7.8) points (p&lt;0.0001). Further, HRQOL improved significantly in all realms, particularly the physical component score (p&lt;0.0001). SF-36 (SD) total score improved +1.1 (7.6), mental + 2.1 (11.7), and physical + 5.0 (16.7). Regression analyses (age/sex adjusted) demonstrate that for each 5 lb of weight loss there was an average (SEM) 3.35 (1.49) point increase in SF-36 total score (p=0.03). The mitigation of depressive symptoms in the MDS subgroup was not significantly associated with weight loss but may reflect other positive effects of the intervention experience. Conversely, positive HRQOL changes appear to be driven strongly by weight loss.

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