scholarly journals Association of Depression and Resilience with Fertility Quality of Life among patients presenting to the infertility Centre for treatment in Karachi, Pakistan

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shireen Shehzad Bhamani ◽  
Nida Zahid ◽  
Wajeeha Zahid ◽  
Salima Farooq ◽  
Saima Sachwani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Sampling Strategy ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Monthly Income ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Males And Females

Abstract Background In Pakistan there is dire need to explore the quality of life among infertile males and females and their undesirable psychological outcomes. Thus, the aim of this study was; 1. To compare the QoL of males and females presenting to the infertility centre for treatment, 2. To assess the association of QoL with resilience, depression and other soico-demographic factors among males and females presenting to infertility clinic for treatment Methods An Analytical Cross Sectional study was conducted and study participants were recruited from Australian Concept Infertility Medical Center Karachi (ACIMC) Pakistan. A non-probability (purposive) sampling strategy was used to recruit the participants. The sample size was 668. Data was analyzed using STATA version 12. Results After adjusting for the covariates we observed that males who were less resilient their QoL was 8.47 units significantly lower and those who were depressed their QoL was 17.849 units significantly lower as compared to their counterparts. . Formal education, low monthly income and friends were significantly associated with QoL among males . Similarly, females who were less resilient their QoL was 8.606 units lower and those who were depressed their QoL was 19.387 units significantly lower as compared to their counterparts.. Formal education and low monthly income had a significant association with QoL among females.Conclusion Fertility related QoL of men and women has a significant association with no formal education, number of friends, income, depression and resilience. Therefore, health care professionals in the field of infertility must be adequately trained to respond to the needs of individuals going through these psychological problems.

scholarly journals Association of Depression and Resilience with Fertility Quality of Life among patients presenting to the infertility Centre for treatment in Karachi, Pakistan

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shireen Shehzad Bhamani ◽  
Nida Zahid ◽  
Wajeeha Zahid ◽  
Salima Farooq ◽  
Saima Sachwani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Sampling Strategy ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Monthly Income ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors

Abstract Background: In Pakistan there is a dire need to explore the quality of life in infertile males and females and its undesirable psychological outcomes. Thus, the aim of this study was: 1. To compare the QoL of males and females presenting at an infertility centre for treatment, 2. To assess the association of QoL with resilience, depression, and other socio-demographic factors in males and females presenting at an infertility clinic for treatment. Methods: An Analytical Cross-Sectional study was conducted and the study participants were recruited from the Australian Concept Infertility Medical Centre (ACIMC), Karachi, Pakistan. The non-probability (purposive) sampling strategy was used to recruit the participants. The sample size was 668. Data was analysed using STATA version 12. Results: After adjusting for the covariates we observed that the males who were less resilient their QoL was 8.47 units significantly lower and those who were depressed their QoL was 17.849 units significantly lower as compared to those who were more resilient and less depressed. Moreover, formal education, low monthly income, and friends were significantly associated with QoL among males . On the other hand, females who were less resilient their QoL was 8.606 units lower and those who were depressed their QoL was 19.387 units significantly lower as compared to those who were more resilient and less depressed. Additionally, formal education and low monthly income had a significant association with QoL among females. Conclusion: Fertility related QoL of men and women has a significant association with no formal education, number of friends, income, depression and resilience. Therefore, health care professionals in the field of infertility must be adequately trained to respond to the needs of individuals going through these psychological problems.

scholarly journals Association of Depression and Resilience with Fertility Quality of Life among patients presenting to the infertility Centre for treatment in Karachi, Pakistan

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shireen Shehzad Bhamani ◽  
Nida Zahid ◽  
Wajeeha Zahid ◽  
Salima Farooq ◽  
Saima Sachwani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Sampling Strategy ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Monthly Income ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors

Abstract Background: In Pakistan there is a dire need to explore the quality of life in infertile males and females and its undesirable psychological outcomes. Thus, the aim of this study was: 1. To compare the QoL of males and females presenting at an infertility centre for treatment, 2. To assess the association of QoL with resilience, depression, and other socio-demographic factors in males and females presenting at an infertility clinic for treatment. Methods: An Analytical Cross-Sectional study was conducted and the study participants were recruited from the Australian Concept Infertility Medical Centre (ACIMC), Karachi, Pakistan. The non-probability (purposive) sampling strategy was used to recruit the participants. The sample size was 668. Data was analysed using STATA version 12. Results : After adjusting for the covariates we observed that the males who were less resilient their QoL was 8.47 units significantly lower and those who were depressed their QoL was 17.849 units significantly lower as compared to those who were more resilient and less depressed. Moreover, formal education, low monthly income, and friends were significantly associated with QoL among males . On the other hand, females who were less resilient their QoL was 8.606 units lower and those who were depressed their QoL was 19.387 units significantly lower as compared to those who were more resilient and less depressed. Additionally, formal education and low monthly income had a significant association with QoL among females. Conclusion: Fertility related QoL of men and women has a significant association with no formal education, number of friends, income, depression and resilience. Therefore, health care professionals in the field of infertility must be adequately trained to respond to the needs of individuals going through these psychological problems.

scholarly journals Association of Depression and Resilience with Fertility Quality of Life among patients presenting to the infertility Centre for treatment in Karachi, Pakistan

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shireen Shehzad Bhamani ◽  
Nida Zahid ◽  
Wajeeha Zahid ◽  
Salima Farooq ◽  
Saima Sachwani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Sampling Strategy ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Monthly Income ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors

Abstract Background: In Pakistan there is a dire need to explore the quality of life in infertile males and females and its undesirable psychological outcomes. Thus, the aim of this study was: 1. To compare the QoL of males and females presenting at an infertility centre for treatment, 2. To assess the association of QoL with resilience, depression, and other socio-demographic factors in males and females presenting at an infertility clinic for treatment. Methods: An Analytical Cross-Sectional study was conducted and the study participants were recruited from the Australian Concept Infertility Medical Centre (ACIMC), Karachi, Pakistan. The non-probability (purposive) sampling strategy was used to recruit the participants. The sample size was 668. Data was analysed using STATA version 12. Results: After adjusting for the covariates we observed that the males who were less resilient their QoL was 8.47 units significantly lower and those who were depressed their QoL was 17.849 units significantly lower as compared to those who were more resilient and less depressed. Moreover, formal education, low monthly income, and friends were significantly associated with QoL among males . On the other hand, females who were less resilient their QoL was 8.606 units lower and those who were depressed their QoL was 19.387 units significantly lower as compared to those who were more resilient and less depressed. Additionally, formal education and low monthly income had a significant association with QoL among females. Conclusion: Fertility related QoL of men and women has a significant association with no formal education, number of friends, income, depression and resilience. Therefore, health care professionals in the field of infertility must be adequately trained to respond to the needs of individuals going through these psychological problems.

scholarly journals Association of depression and resilience with fertility quality of life among patients presenting to the infertility centre for treatment in Karachi, Pakistan

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shireen Shehzad Bhamani ◽  
Nida Zahid ◽  
Wajeeha Zahid ◽  
Salima Farooq ◽  
Saima Sachwani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Sampling Strategy ◽  
Monthly Income ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Infertile Patients

Abstract Background In Pakistan there is a dire need to explore the quality of life in infertile males and females and its undesirable psychological outcomes. This, study aimed to compare the quality of life (QoL) of males and females visiting an infertility centre for treatment and to assess its association with resilience, depression, and other socio-demographic factors. Methods An Analytical Cross-Sectional study was conducted amongst infertile males and females at the Australian Concept Infertility Medical Centre (ACIMC), Karachi, Pakistan. The non-probability (purposive) sampling strategy was used to recruit the participants. The sample size was 668. Data was analysed using STATA version 12. FertiQoL tool, Beck II Depression Inventory Tool and Resilience Scale 14 (RS-14) were used for assessing the quality of life, depression and resilience respectively of infertile patients. Results Total 668 infertile patients, 334 males and 334 females participated in the study. The mean age was 35.53 ± 6.72, among males, and 30.87 ± 6.12 among females. The mean resilience scores were significantly higher among males, (77.64 ± 8.56), as compared to females (76.19 ± 8.69) (95% CI; − 2.757, − 0.1347). However, a significantly higher proportion of females were depressed (13.8%) as compared to males (6%). The mean QoL scores for the general health domain, emotional domain, mind and body domain, and relational domain, and the total QoL were significantly higher in males as compared to females (p value< 0.001); however, QoL for the social domain was not significantly different in both the groups. On multivariable linear regression resilience and depression among males had a significant association with QoL, after adjusting for the covariates educational status, monthly income, and number of friends. Similar association was observed among females after adjusting for the covariate monthly income only. Conclusion Fertility related QoL of men and women has a significant association with no formal education, number of friends, income, depression and resilience. Therefore, health care professionals in the field of infertility must be adequately trained to respond to the needs of individuals going through these psychological problems.

scholarly journals Association of Depression and Resilience with Fertility Quality of Life among patients presenting to the infertility Centre for treatment in Karachi, Pakistan

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shireen Shehzad Bhamani ◽  
Nida Zahid ◽  
Wajeeha Zahid ◽  
Salima Farooq ◽  
Saima Sachwani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Sampling Strategy ◽  
P Value ◽  
Monthly Income ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Infertile Patients

Abstract Background: In Pakistan there is a dire need to explore the quality of life in infertile males and females and its undesirable psychological outcomes. This, study aimed to compare the quality of life (QoL) of males and females visiting an infertility centre for treatment and to assess its association with resilience, depression, and other socio-demographic factors.Methods: An Analytical Cross-Sectional study was conducted amongst infertile males and females at the Australian Concept Infertility Medical Centre (ACIMC), Karachi, Pakistan . The non-probability (purposive) sampling strategy was used to recruit the participants. The sample size was 668. Data was analysed using STATA version 12. FertiQoL tool, Beck II Depression Inventory Tool and Resilience Scale 14 (RS-14) were used for assessing the quality of life, depression and resilience respectively of infertile patients.Results: Total 668 infertile patients, 334 males and 334 females participated in the study.The mean age was 35.53 ±6.72, among males, and 30.87 ± 6.12 among females, The mean resilience scores were significantly higher among males, (77.64 ± 8.56), as compared to females (76.19 ±8.69) (95% CI; -2.757, -0.1347). However, a significantly higher proportion of females were depressed (13.8%) as compared to males (6%). The mean QoL scores for the general health domain, emotional domain, mind and body domain, and relational domain, and the total QoL were significantly higher in males as compared to females (p value< 0.001); however, QoL for the social domain was not significantly different in both the groups. On multivariable linear regression resilience and depression among males had a significant association with QoL, after adjusting for the covariates educational status, monthly income, and number of friends. Similar association was observed among females after adjusting for the covariate monthly income only.Conclusion: Fertility related QoL of men and women has a significant association with no formal education, number of friends, income, depression and resilience. Therefore, health care professionals in the field of infertility must be adequately trained to respond to the needs of individuals going through these psychological problems.

scholarly journals Impact of Sleep Disturbances on the Quality of Life Among Schizophrenic Out-patients of Jimma University Medical Center, Southwest Ethiopia: Hospital Based Cross-sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 684-691
Author(s):  
Aman Dule ◽  
Mustefa Mohammedhussein ◽  
Mohammedamin Hajure
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Sleep Disturbances ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Southwest Ethiopia ◽  
Schizophrenic Patients ◽  
Jimma University

Aim: Current study was aimed to assess the impacts of sleep disturbances on patient’s quality of life. Background: Schizophrenia is a syndrome, which affects sleep. Up to 80% of schizophrenic patients complain of sleep disturbances which affect the quality of life Objectives: To assess the association of sleep disturbances and quality of life and other contributing factors among schizophrenic patients on follow-up treatment at Jimma University Southwest Ethiopia. Methods: A cross-sectional study with a consecutive sampling of 411 out-patients at Jimma University medical center was employed from April 21-June 20, 2019. Sleep disturbances and the quality of life were assessed by Pittsburgh sleep quality index and WHOQOL-BREF, respectively. Epi data version 3.1 and SPSS version 23.0 software was used. Chi-square and independent samples t-test were used for association and P-value < 0.05 was considered for statistical significance. Results: Most participants had sleep disturbances and the mean score of positive scale on PANSS was higher for patients with sleep disturbances. About one-fourth of the patients had very good subjective sleep quality and > 85% of sleep efficiency was reported by 139 participants. More than half (51.1%) of the subjects had used sleep medication and the majority (64.7%) of them were reported daytime dysfunctions in the past month. The social domain (M±SD=3.92±2.51, t=8.46, p= <0.001, eta2=0.15) and overall WHOQOL (M±SD=57.60±16.87, t=9.24, p= < 0.001, eta2= 0.17) score had a large difference of means and about 15% and 17% of the variance in sleep disturbance have been explained. Conclusion: Generally, the finding of the current study was in agreement with most of the previous studies and sleep disturbances respectively moderate to significant effects on the patient’s quality of life.

scholarly journals Prevalence of acne and its impact on the quality of life in school-aged adolescents in Malaysia

2009 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arshad Hanisah ◽  
Khairani Omar ◽  
Shamsul Azhar Shah
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Severe Acne ◽  
System A ◽  
Considerable Impact ◽  
Facial Acne

AIM: The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of facial acne and its impact on the quality of life among adolescents attending secondary schools in Muar, Malaysia. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted where 409 samples were selected using stratified cluster random sampling from two secondary schools in Muar, involving Form 1 to Form 5 students. Students were diagnosed clinically and the severity of facial acne was assessed using Global Acne Grading System. A self-reported Cardiff Acne Disability Index was used to assess the quality of life among adolescents who had acne. RESULTS: The prevalence of facial acne among the adolescents was 67.5% (n=276). Facial acne increased with increasing age (p=0.001). It was more common among males (71.1%) than females (64.6%), p=0.165. The males also had a higher prevalence of severe acne (p=0.001). The quality of life was affected by the severity of acne. Students with severe acne had higher levels of Cardiff Acne Disability Index (rho=0.521). CONCLUSION: Facial acne is a common disorder and appears to have a considerable impact on quality of life among adolescents. The above findings should alert health care professionals and the school authorities to actively identify, manage and educate adolescents with facial acne. KEYWORDS: Facial acne, adolescents, Cardiff Acne Disability Index, quality of life

scholarly journals Quality of Life of Kurdish Women from Martyrs’ Families in Kurdistan Region of Iraq as a Middle East Conflict Area

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hamdia Mirkhan Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Kurdistan Region ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Domain ◽  
Kurdish Women

Abstract Background Quality of life (QOL) research develops data and insight into issues that pertain not only to the individual but also can apply to the population as a whole. This study aimed to analyze the QOL of Kurdish women from martyr families of Kurdistan region of Iraq.Methods A cross sectional study was conducted on 380 women from martyrs’ families who were patients at the Medical Center of Martyr Families in Erbil City during the period of January 2018 to April 2019. Through direct interviews data were collected and the WHOQOL-BREF scale was used for measuring the QOL. The samples were divided into four categories (quartiles) according their QOL score: 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th quartile. Kruskal-Wallis and Chi-Square tests were used for data Analysis.Results The QOL domains of the study sample were set in following quartiles: Overall QOL and General Health Domain (66.6%) and Physical and Psychological Health Domain (56.9%) in 1st and 2nd quartiles, Social Relationships (47.9%) in 3rd quartile, Environment Domain (85.6%) in 2nd and 3rd quartile. The total QOL of more than half (52.1%) of the studied women were in 1st and 2nd quartiles.Conclusion Women of martyr families were not satisfied with their QOL especially in Physical and Psychological Domains. International political and humanitarian actions are needed to reduce the destructive consequences of war and conflicts on these suffering women.

scholarly journals Is FEV1 associated with quality of life in children with cystic fibrosis? An original article

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. e06-e06
Author(s):  
Rohola Shirzadi ◽  
Safoura Navaei ◽  
Mohammadreza Modaresi ◽  
Farzad Masiha
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cystic Fibrosis ◽  
Pulmonary Function ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Forced Expiratory Volume ◽  
Psychological Status ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Mean

Introduction: Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a serious genetic life-shortening disease. Quality of life (QoL) measurement related to CF children is a relatively new field of research, which includes the patient’s perspective in research and clinical practice. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the QoL in children with CF and its association with FEV1 (forced expiratory volume in 1 second). Patients and Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out on 7-14 years old children with CF attending children’s medical center from March 2017 to March 2018. Throat swab cultures and spirometry evaluation was performed for all patients. FEV1 was determined and the 6-min walk test (6MWT) was conducted. The patient’s psychological status was assessed using the Persian version of pediatric QoL inventory. ANOVA, t test, and chisquare tests were used for data analysis. Results: Seventy-six subjects with the mean age of 10.49±3.18 years were studied since 59% of them (n=44) were boys. The mean total QoL was 65.34±17.73. Patients with lower pulmonary function had a lower QoL. There was a significant association between FEV1 and school and emotional functioning (P=0.005 and P=0.002, respectively). A significant association was found between SPO2 (peripheral capillary oxygen saturation) reduction after 6MWT and FEV1 decline (P=0.001). Additionally, a significant association was detected between FEV1 and the distance walked during 6MWT (P=0.030). Conclusion: Regarding the association between pulmonary function and QoL in CF patients and lower QoL score in our study, the importance of assessing pulmonary function in these patients should not be neglected.

scholarly journals CURRENT STATE TO THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF PATIENTS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES AT HOSPITAL OF VINH YEN CITY

2020 ◽  
Vol 62 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hữu Thắng Nguyễn ◽  
Thị Bích Hải Nguyễn ◽  
Thị Thu Hà Nguyễn
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Poor Grade ◽  
Current State

A cross-sectional study was conducted by using the Asian Diabetes Patients questionnaire (AsianDQOL) aims to describe the quality of life of 357 357 outpatient patients with type 2 diabetes at Vinh Yen City Medical Center, Vinh Phuc in 2018. Results: On a scale of 100, the general QOL score was 62.79±7.69, the highest score was financial sector (82.02±12.2), next was mental health (81.3±21.13), diet (55,73±10,23) and physical health (45,75±23,64), the lowest score was personal relationships (31,26±12,25). Ranking the QOL status of the patients, we have: 1 st was upper-intermediate, 2 nd was low intermediate and pre-advance, the last was poor grade.

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