scholarly journals Studying the Association of Quality of Life and Happiness among University Students

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Purreza Abolghasem ◽  
Leila Dehghankar ◽  
Seyedeh Elham Badiee ◽  
Moslem Jafarisani ◽  
Hamidreza Tadayyon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
University Students ◽  
Parenting Styles ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
The Impact

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Educational Psychology: 2[2), pp 1-12, 2011Mozafari F, Farkhondeh A, Heidarniya A, “The Association of Spritual Health and Happiness in University Students”, Educating Hygiene and Developing  Health in Iran Quarterly: 2[2), pp 97-108, 2004Amirpoor B. “The Association of Critical Thinking and its Dimensions with Happiness and Confidence in University Students”, Education Approaches: 5[3), pp 143-147, 2012Giddens A. “Sociology”, Chavoshiyan H translate, Tehran, Nei Press.2010Samiyan H, Naeemi O, Sharabi A, “Studying Happiness and its relationship with demographical characteristics in Para-medicine Students”, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences: 21[86) pp 159-166. 2011Ahmadi A, Taghavi H. “The Impact of mother’s Employment on Educational and behavioral performance in children”, Women Research: 1[5)Hejazi Y, “The Role pf Economical and Social Factors in Educational Achievement and Job performance in Students of Agriculture in Tehran University”, Social Sciences, 2004Dabiri S, Delavar A, Sarami G. “The Predictive Role of parenting Styles and Self-Respect in Happiness of Students”, Upbringing Psychological: 20[7), pp 159-166, 2011Ghafari G, Omidi R, “Quality of Life: the Index of Human Development”, Tehran, Shorazeh PresBuss. 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The Short Form Health Survey [SF-36): translation and validation study of the Iranian version. Quality of Life Research. 2005;14[3):875-82.Lee TW, Ko IS, Lee KJ. Health promotion behaviors and quality of life among community-dwelling elderly in Korea: A cross-sectional survey. International journal of nursing studies.2006;43[3):293-300. DOI:  10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2005.06.009Osborne RH, Hawthorne G, Lew EA, Gray LC. Quality of life assessment in the community-dwelling elderly: validation of the Assessment of Quality of Life [AqoL) Instrument and comparison with the SF-36.Journal of clinical epidemiology. 2003;56[2):138-47Guallar-Castillón P, Redondo Sendino Á, Banegas JR, López-García E, Rodríguez-Artalejo F. Differences in quality of life between women and men in the older population of Spain. Social science & medicine. 2005;60[6):1229-40. DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2004.07.003Habibi A, Nemadi-Vosoughi M, Habibi S, Mohammadi M. 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Life satisfaction among older people [65+) with reduced self-care capacity: the relationship to social, health and financial aspects. J Clin Nurs. 2006 May;15[5):607-18. DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2702.2006.01375.x

scholarly journals Analysis of the Impact of the Confinement Resulting from COVID-19 on the Lifestyle and Psychological Wellbeing of Spanish Pregnant Women: An Internet-Based Cross-Sectional Survey

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (16) ◽  
pp. 5933 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gemma Biviá-Roig ◽  
Valentina Lucia La Rosa ◽  
María Gómez-Tébar ◽  
Lola Serrano-Raya ◽  
Juan José Amer-Cuenca ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Eating Pattern ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Impact

(1) Background: This study aimed to analyze the impact of the confinement due to the COVID-19 pandemics on the eating, exercise, and quality-of-life habits of pregnant women. (2) Methods: This was an internet-based cross-sectional survey which collected information about adherence to the Mediterranean diet, physical exercise, health-related quality of life (HRQoL), and perceived obstacles (in terms of exercise, preparation for delivery, and medical appointments) of pregnant women before and after the confinement. The survey was conducted in 18–31 May 2020. (3) Results: A total of 90 pregnant women participated in this study. There was a significant decrease in the levels of physical activity (p < 0.01) as well as in HRQoL (p < 0.005). The number of hours spent sitting increased by 50% (p < 0.001), 52.2% were unable to attend delivery preparation sessions because these had been cancelled. However, there were no significant differences in the eating pattern of these women (p = 0.672). Conclusions: These results suggest the need to implement specific online programs to promote exercise and reduce stress, thus improving the HRQoL in this population, should similar confinements need to occur again for any reason in the future.

scholarly journals Individual-level Active Ageing Index in Iran and its Associations with Health-Related Quality of Life of Older People: A Cross-Sectional Survey

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
maryam tajvar ◽  
Mehdi Yaseri ◽  
Roya Mahmoudi ◽  
Mohammad Arab ◽  
Asghar Zaidi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older People ◽  
Active Ageing ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Abstract Background- Iran is one of the fastest ageing countries in the world and is expected that it will face with major challenges in future, as it is yet unprepared to respond to the necessities of its older population. The model of Active Ageing could be a strategy that greatly contribute in addressing the problem of population ageing in Iran. This study measured the status of Active Ageing in Iran at the individual-level and examined its associations with the health-related quality of life of older people. It was hypothesized that having an active life in old age is associated with better health-related quality of life of older people. Methods- A quantitative cross-sectional survey of a random sample of 623 people aged 55+ years resident in Tehran was conducted using multistage stratified cluster sampling method. In total, 590 people responded. The Active Ageing was measured using AAI questionnaire and the health-related quality of life was measured using SF-36 questionnaire. Associations between the domains and the overall AAI scores with the quality of life of older people were examined by MANCOVA analysis in four models using the STATA software. Results- The score of overall AAI was calculated at 26.8 (men 33.9 vs. women 20.6) out of 100. On average, the participants had slightly better scores in the mental component summary of SF-36 than the physical component (55.8 vs 52.7). The analyses indicated that there is a stronger association with the physical component than the mental component of the SF-36 and the score of the overall AAI was only associated with the physical component. Generally the 1st (employment) and the 2nd (participation in society) domains of the AAI showed little or no association with SF-36, but there was an association between the 3rd domain (enabling environment for active ageing) and the SF-36 and a particularly strong associations with the 4th domain (independent, healthy and secure living capacity). Conclusion- Implications of these findings for older people currently living in Tehran are considered and recommendations for future studies and appropriate interventions, taking account of the results, are made.

scholarly journals HEALTH-RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN A TERTIARY HEALTH INSTITUTION OF SOUTHWESTERN NIGERIA: A CROSS-SECTIONAL SURVEY

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 75-88
Author(s):  
M. O. Odetunde ◽  
B. O. Ajibola ◽  
O. T. Ilesanmi ◽  
A. M. Okonji ◽  
A. O. Ojoawo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Institution ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Introduction: Health professionals (HP) are frequently exposed to a high number of hazards at the workplace. Consequently, low ratings for their well-being and satisfaction with health care may adversely affect the quality of health services they provide. This study aimed to assess health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and determine the effects of socio-demographic variables on HRQOL across HP in a tertiary health institution in Nigeria, a low-middle-income economy. Method: This was a cross-sectional survey of 385 HP purposively recruited from different units of Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital (OAUTH), Ile-Ife, Nigeria. All respondents completed the Medical Outcomes Study short-form (SF-36) questionnaire. Also, the socio-demographic information on the respondents was obtained. Descriptive statistics of mean, standard deviation, frequency and percentages; and inferential statistics of independent t-test and one way ANOVA was used to analyze data. Alpha level was set at p<0.05. Results: Respondents comprised 273 males and 112 females. They scored well above the cut-off point of 50 in most subscales with higher physical (80.95±12.03) than mental (67.58±7.88) component score on SF-36. There were significant differences between gender in favour of male respondents with the highest mean score across each of the age groups, educational and professional qualifications (p<0.01) on most subscales. Conclusion: There are considerable inequalities in HRQOL among HP in this study. These inequalities are gender-biased and favour professionals with post-graduate degree. Findings from this study are comparable to other climes and advocate support for female HP, those on low cadre and higher degree training.

scholarly journals Cross-Sectional Survey of the Impact of Endometriosis Symptoms on Health-Related Quality of Life in Canadian Women

2020 ◽  
Vol 42 (11) ◽  
pp. 1330-1338
Author(s):  
Ahmed M. Soliman ◽  
Sukhbir Singh ◽  
Yasmine Rahal ◽  
Catherine Robert ◽  
Isabelle Defoy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals Impact of kinesiophobia on physical function and quality of life in functional ankle instability individuals: an observational study

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Prachita P. Walankar ◽  
Vrushali P. Panhale ◽  
Kanchi M. Vyas
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Function ◽  
Negative Correlation ◽  
Ankle Instability ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Functional Ankle Instability ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Related Quality

Abstract Background Functional ankle instability is a common musculoskeletal condition affecting the community. It is characterized by repetitive bouts of giving away, recurrent sprains, and sensation of instability leading to functional deficits in an individual. The present study aimed to assess the influence of kinesiophobia on physical function and quality of life in participants with functional ankle instability. A cross-sectional study was conducted in 30 participants with functional ankle instability. Kinesiophobia was assessed using the 17-item Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia, physical function using the Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM) and the FAAM-Sport version (FAAM-S), and quality of life using SF-36. Results The TSK score showed a moderate negative correlation with FAAM-S (r = −0.5, p = 0.005) and a weak negative correlation with SF-36 physical component summary (r = −0.42, p = 0.02). However, TSK showed no significant correlation with FAAM-ADL and SF-36 mental component summary. Conclusion Increased fear of movement, reduced physical function, and health-related quality of life were observed in functional ankle instability individuals. Hence, evaluation of these parameters is imperative in these individuals.

scholarly journals Impact of malnutrition on health-related quality of life in persons receiving dialysis: a prospective study

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-24
Author(s):  
Daniela Viramontes-Hörner ◽  
Zoe Pittman ◽  
Nicholas M Selby ◽  
Maarten W Taal
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Prospective Study ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Poor Hrqol ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Over Time

Abstract Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is severely impaired in persons receiving dialysis. Malnutrition has been associated with some measures of poor HRQoL in cross-sectional analyses in dialysis populations, but no studies have assessed the impact of malnutrition and dietary intake on change in multiple measures of HRQoL over time. We investigated the most important determinants of poor HRQoL and the predictors of change in HRQoL over time using several measures of HRQoL. We enrolled 119 haemodialysis and 31 peritoneal dialysis patients in this prospective study. Nutritional assessments (Subjective Global Assessment [SGA], anthropometry and 24-hour dietary recalls) and HRQoL questionnaires (Short Form-36 [SF-36] mental [MCS] and physical component scores [PCS] and European QoL-5 Dimensions [EQ5D] health state [HSS] and visual analogue scores [VAS]) were performed at baseline, 6 and 12 months. Mean age was 64(14) years. Malnutrition was present in 37% of the population. At baseline, malnutrition assessed by SGA was the only factor independently (and negatively) associated with all four measures of HRQoL. No single factor was independently associated with decrease in all measures of HRQoL over 1 year. However, prevalence/development of malnutrition over one year was an independent predictor of 1-year decrease in EQ5D HSS and 1-year decrease in fat intake independently predicted the 1-year decline in SF-36 MCS and PCS, and EQ5D VAS. These findings strengthen the importance of monitoring for malnutrition and providing nutritional advice to all persons on dialysis. Future studies are needed to evaluate the impact of nutritional interventions on HRQoL and other long-term outcomes.

scholarly journals Reduced Health-Related Quality of Life in Body Constitutions of Yin-Xu, and Yang-Xu, Stasis in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: Taichung Diabetic Body Constitution Study

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chia-I Tsai ◽  
Yi-Chang Su ◽  
Shih-Yi Lin ◽  
I-Te Lee ◽  
Cheng-Hung Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Body Constitution ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Impact

Aim. To evaluate how health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) constitutions of Yin-Xu, Yang-Xu, and Stasis are related in type 2 diabetes patients. Method. Seven hundred and five subjects were recruited in 2010 for this study from a Diabetes Shared Care Network in Taiwan. Generic and disease-specific HRQOL were assessed by the short form 36 (SF-36) and the diabetes impact measurement scale (DIMS). Constitutions of Yin-Xu, Yang-Xu, and Stasis were then assessed by the body constitution questionnaire (BCQ), a questionnaire consisting of 44 items that evaluate the physiological state based on subjective symptoms and signs. Results. Estimated effects of the Ying-Xu and Stasis on all scales of the SF-36 were significantly negative, while estimated effects of the Yang-Xu on all scales (except for SF, RE, MH, and MCS) were significantly negative. For DIMS, the estimated effects of the Ying-Xu and Stasis on all scales were significantly negative except for Stasis on well-being, while Yang-Xu has a significantly negative effect only on symptoms. Conclusions. This study demonstrates that TCM constitutions of Yin-Xu, Yang-Xu, and Stasis are closely related to a reduction in HRQOL. These findings support the need for further research into the impact of intervention for TCM constitutions on HRQOL in patients with type 2 diabetes.

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