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 ◽  
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 ◽  
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 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 among leprosy patients in the western province, Sri Lanka

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 2665
Author(s):  
Nadeeja R. Liyanage ◽  
Mahendra Arnold ◽  
Millawage Supun D. Wijesinghe
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
General Health ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Western Province ◽  
The Social ◽  
Leprosy Patients ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors

Background: Leprosy can affect the quality of life (QOL) of a person in many ways. Deformities and disabilities in leprosy leads to physical impairment. The stigma associated with leprosy leads to social isolation, which affects patient psychologically. By assessing the QOL would give an in-depth understanding of the effects on leprosy in different dimensions of health.Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted to assess the QOL of 572 adult leprosy patients attending clinics in the western province using a locally validated Sinhala version of the WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire. Consecutive sampling method was used and data were collected using an interviewer-administered questionnaire (IAQ). The scores ranged from 1 to 5 for overall QOL and overall general health questions.Results: The overall QOL had a mean score of 3.4 (SD=0.8) and overall general health had a mean of 3.6 (SD=2.2). The mean scores of domains of WHOQOL-BREF included physical 69.8 (SD=17.1), psychological 68.2 (SD=16.6), social 55.1 (SD=25.0), environment 64 (SD=18.3) in the sample. With regards to socio-demographic factors, a higher QOL was observed in patients <60 years, male sex, passed O/L or above and currently employed with an income of rupees forty thousand (200$) or more and living in a permanent house. Higher QOL was also observed in patients without disability and who perform daily activities alone.Conclusions: QOL of leprosy patients was higher in physical, psychological, environment domains and was lower in the social domain. Continuous awareness programmes should be conducted for health workers and community to early identification, which reduces disabilities and improve QOL.

scholarly journals Brazilian women living in Portugal: work and quality of life

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 182-192
Author(s):  
Eliany Nazaré Oliveira ◽  
Manuelle Maria Marques Matias ◽  
Tamires Alexandre Félix ◽  
Maria Michele Bispo Cavalcante ◽  
Roberlândia Evangelista Lopes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Immigrant Women ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
High Workload ◽  
Process Work ◽  
Study Hypothesis

Abstract This article is organized around the axes migratory process, work, and quality of life. Two objectives were outlined: characterizing the socio-demographic aspects of Brazilian immigrant women in Portugal; and analyzing their situation and characteristics of work and quality of life. The study started from two working hypotheses: the first on the relation between unemployment and low quality of life; and the second on the relation between high workload and low quality of life of immigrant women. Cross-sectional study conducted from July to September 2016, in Portugal, with 682 Brazilian immigrant women over 18 years of age who lived in the country for more than 3 months. The instruments used were a socio-demographic questionnaire and the questionnaire ‘Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey’ (SF-36). The results showed a predominance of women in the age group from 18 to 38 years; married or living in a marriage-like relationship; with formal education mostly at the graduate level; with child(ren); and living in a family unit. The first study hypothesis was confirmed and the second study hypothesis was refuted.

scholarly journals Work Related Quality of Life of Female Garment Workers

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 27-34
Author(s):  
Md Abdun Noor ◽  
AKM Mustafa Kamal Pasha ◽  
Roeyna Afroz ◽  
Md Jamilur Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Work Place ◽  
Clear Understanding ◽  
Monthly Income ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Garment Workers ◽  
Related Quality

Background: Readymade Garment (RMG) was the key source of earning foreign currencies and had been playing a vital role in creating employment opportunity for the rural marginal people since long. This study explored the work related quality of life of female garment workers. Methods: This cross sectional study was conducted during July 2016 to June 2017 and data were collected from 400 female garment workers through face to face interview by using a semi-structured questionnaire. Results: The average age of the garment workers was 23.09 years. Most (86%) of the workers had some level of education and only 14% had no formal education. The workers’ minimum and maximum monthly income was BDT 8500 and BDT 33500 respectively. Most of them agreed that they had good infrastructure, sanitation and safety facilities in the work place. All the workers (100%) were satisfied with job facilities and majority (72%) had a clear understanding about goals and aims to do their job at workplace. The workers also had positive impression about the issues related to job satisfaction and working condition. The study also discussed about the sexual issues. 6%, 7% and 9% of the female workers agreed respectively that they were sexually abused in the job, by the co-workers and by the supervisors. Most of the workers agreed to the statement that this job helped them to maintain a good quality of life and they were more respected in the family and society. Educational status, monthly income, infrastructure, sanitation and health safety facilities were statistically significant with the work related quality of life (p = <0.05). Conclusion: The study recommended improving workplace health facilities, needing based health care services, effective safety measures, providing periodic training programs, long term work provision and incentives for good work and opportunity for promotion. TAJ 2018; 31(2): 27-34

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