scholarly journals Physical activity, health-related quality of life and depression during pregnancy

2011 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 219-228 ◽  
Author(s):  
Iva Tendais ◽  
Bárbara Figueiredo ◽  
Jorge Mota ◽  
Ana Conde
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Activity Patterns ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Physical Activity Patterns ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Leisure Physical Activity

This study examines physical activity patterns among women, from pre-pregnancy to the second trimester of pregnancy, and the relationship between physical activity status based on physical activity guidelines and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and depression over pregnancy. 56 healthy pregnant women self-reported physical activity, HRQoL and depression at 10-15 and 19-24 weeks of pregnancy and physical activity before pregnancy. Whereas vigorous leisure physical activity decreased after conception, moderate leisure physical activity and work related physical activity remained stable over time. The prevalence of recommended physical activity was 39.3% and 12.5% in the 1st and 2nd trimesters of pregnancy respectively, and 14.3% pre-pregnancy. From the 1st to the 2nd pregnancy trimester, most physical HRQoL dimensions scores decreased and only mental component increased, independently of physical activity status. No changes in mean depression scores were observed. These data suggest that physical activity patterns change with pregnancy and that physical and mental components are differentially affected by pregnancy course, independently of physical activity status.

Associations between health-related quality of life and physical activity in bladder cancer survivors: A cross-sectional study.

2016 ◽  
Vol 34 (2_suppl) ◽  
pp. 432-432
Author(s):  
Ajay Gopalakrishna ◽  
Joseph J Fantony ◽  
Thomas Andrew Longo ◽  
Brant Allen Inman
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Bladder Cancer ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Activity Patterns ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

432 Background: Physical activity has been shown to significantly improve health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and survivorship in a variety of cancer patients. However, little is known about the physical activity patterns of bladder cancer survivors and how these are related to HRQOL in the United States. Our objective was to describe HRQOL and self-reported physical activity patterns and examine the association between these measures in a large cohort of bladder cancer survivors. Methods: Bladder cancer survivors identified through an institutional database were mailed a survey that included the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy Bladder Cancer (FACT-Bl) and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ-L). Results: A total of 466 subjects (49% response rate) completed the survey. The mean age was 73 years, 80% were male, and 88% were White. Linear regression indicated a positive correlation between physical activity and physical well being (PWB, P < 0.001), emotional well being (EWB, P < 0.001), and functional well being (FWB, P < 0.001) subscales, as well as the FACT-Bl (P < 0.001), FACT general (P < 0.001), and trial outcome index (TOI, P < 0.001) composite scores. Conversely, total daily sitting time was negatively correlated with all of the aforementioned indices. Adjusting for demographic factors did not alter the findings. Conclusions: Physical activity is positively associated with HRQOL in bladder cancer survivors. Further studies investigating the causal relationship between physical activity and HRQOL in the post-treatment setting in bladder cancer survivors are warranted.

510 A Profile of Physical Performance Variables in an Out-Patient Adult Population with Narcolepsy

SLEEP ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 44 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. A201-A201
Author(s):  
Ragy Tadrous ◽  
Julie Broderick ◽  
Niamh Murphy ◽  
Lisa Slattery ◽  
Gillian Quinn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Performance ◽  
Symptom Severity ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Cardiopulmonary Fitness ◽  
Performance Variables ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Abstract Introduction Narcolepsy can significantly impact the physical and mental wellbeing of people with narcolepsy, and has been associated with significant reductions in quality of life and physical performance. People with narcolepsy demonstrate many barriers to being physically fit and active, such as sleepiness and social isolation. Despite physical functioning and vitality being the most affected domains of health-related quality of life in this cohort, little is known about how physical performance variables are affected in people with narcolepsy. Methods This cross-sectional study profiled the physical performance of adults with narcolepsy attending the Narcolepsy Centre located in St. James’s Hospital. Participants underwent a physical performance test battery that investigated cardiopulmonary fitness, physical activity, muscle strength and endurance. Furthermore, health-related quality of life (HRQoL), symptom severity and sedentary behaviour was ascertained through self-report questionnaires. Results A total of 23 participants were recruited in this study. The majority of participants were female (n=13, 56.52%) and the mean age was 31.53 (± 13.17) years. Physical performance was generally found to be lower than age-and-gender matched normative values for cardiopulmonary fitness, physical activity and muscle strength and endurance. Participants’ completed 42.20 ± 21.41 minutes of moderate-vigorous physical activity daily as measured by actigraphy. Considerable sedentary behaviour was objectively measured in this sample (10.21 hours). Symptom severity was high as measured by the Epworth Sleepiness Scale and the Narcolepsy Severity Scale, and participants reported reduced quality of life when compared to general population norms (US, UK, France and Norway). Conclusion Markedly reduced physical performance was identified in this sample of people with narcolepsy, irrespective of participant age, gender and BMI. Future research should explore the role of exercise in improving the physical fitness in people with narcolepsy, and the influence of exercise on HRQoL and symptom severity in this cohort. Support (if any) This study was completed as part of Mr Ragy Tadrous’ Master of Science (MSc) degree in Trinity College Dublin. This degree was co-sponsored by the Physiotherapy Department in St. James’s Hospital, Dublin.

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