scholarly journals The Relationship between Consumption of Animal Products and Expenditure Levels with Quality of Life Scores (SF-36) by Veterinary Students in Turkey

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mustafa Agah TEKİNDAL ◽  
Mustafa Bahadır ÇEVRİMLİ ◽  
Ahmet Cumhur AKIN ◽  
Burak MAT ◽  
Mehmet Saltuk ARIKAN ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
General Health ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Income Level ◽  
Animal Origin ◽  
Veterinary Students ◽  
Animal Products ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Background: The aim of the present study is to calculate the quality of life scores (Short Form-36) of veterinary students in Turkey and review their scores in terms of different socio-demographic characteristics.Methods: 1211 students that study veterinary medicine in 26 different faculties in Turkey and were selected by stratified sampling method were asked questions concerning their consumption of and expenditures on foods of animal origin using the SF-36 questionnaire between October and December 2018.Results: Significant differences were found between SF-36 components in terms of year level, gender, accommodation status, income level and level of expenditures on foods and foods of animal origin (p<0.01). As the size of budget set aside for animal products increased, the scores in the domains physical functioning, vitality, mental health, pain and general health perception increased as well, and statistically significant differences were found (p<0.01).Conclusion: Specifically regarding the veterinary students, the low quality of life scores can be increased if they can increase their income level and consumption of foods of animal origin, which will ensure that they are energetic and have a desired level of mental and general health perceptions.

scholarly journals The relationship between consumption of animal products and expenditure levels with Quality of Life Scores (SF-36) by veterinary students in Turkey

2020 ◽  
Vol 72 (5) ◽  
pp. 1861-1873
Author(s):  
M.A. Tekindal ◽  
M.B. Çevriml ◽  
A.C. Akin ◽  
B. Mat ◽  
M.S. Arikan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
General Health ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Income Level ◽  
Animal Origin ◽  
Veterinary Students ◽  
Animal Products ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
The Relationship

ABSTRACT The present study aimed to calculate the quality of life scores (Short Form-36) of veterinary students in Turkey and review their scores with regards to different socio-demographic characteristics. A total of 1211 students studying veterinary medicine in 26 different faculties in Turkey were selected by stratified sampling method and were asked questions concerning their consumption of and expenditures on foods of animal origin using the SF-36 questionnaire between October and December 2018. Significant differences were found between SF-36 components in terms of year level, gender, accommodation status, income level, and level of expenditures on foods and foods of animal origin (P<0.01). With the increase in the size of the budget set aside for animal products, the scores in the domains of physical functioning, vitality, mental health, pain, and general health perception also enhanced, and statistically significant differences were found (P<0.01). The low quality of life scores of the veterinary students can be improved by increasing their income level and consumption of foods of animal origin. This will ensure that they are energetic and have the desired level of mental and general health perceptions.

scholarly journals The Relationship Between Physical Activity Level with Quality of Life and General Health among COVID-19 Recovered Individuals

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahnaz Azmodeh ◽  
Rastegar Hoseini ◽  
Ehsan Amiri
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
General Health ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Background: New coronavirus (COVID-19) has a major impact on the individual's physical activity level (PAL); The COVID-19 quarantine outbreak caused a decrease in the PAL. Accordingly, it might also affect the general health and quality of life (QoL). This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between PAL with QoL and general health (GH) among COVID-19 recovered individuals (CRI).Methods: In this descriptive-analytical study, using the multi-stage (Cluster) sampling techniques, 890 CRI (male (n = 438) and female (n = 452)) were volunteered from different COVID-19 testing centers in Kermanshah province. After filling out the consent form, the PAL, GH, and QoL questionnaires were completed and anthropometric parameters were measured. The PAL was assessed using the international physical activity questionnaire (IPAQ-SF), GH was assessed using the GHQ questionnaire and the QoL was measured by the QoL questionnaire (short-form-SF-12). The independent t-test was used to compare the mean of variables between men and women and the Pearson correlation coefficient test was used to evaluate the relationship between variables using SPSS software version 24 at a significant level of (P≤0.05). Results: The findings of the present study showed that men and women with COVID-19 had inadequate PAL (876.11±40.23;739.08±27.02), insufficient GH (50.13±3.1; 54.15±4.28), and poor QoL (22.02±2.28; 19.23±1.87), respectively. The results also showed that men had significantly higher PAL (P=0.035), GH (P=0.047), and QoL (P=0.023) compared to women. Also, the results show that increasing the PAL improves GH and QoL. Conclusions: Considering the prevalence of COVID-19 and its negative impact on GH and QoL, maintaining adequate PAL can be considered as one of the effective strategies for improving physical and GH, and immune systems, by observing the hygiene protocol.

scholarly journals Quality of Life After Thyroidectomy for Hashimoto Disease in Patients With Persistent Symptoms

2020 ◽  
pp. 014556132096733
Author(s):  
Priyanka Thatipamala ◽  
Julia E. Noel ◽  
Lisa Orloff
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Antibody Titer ◽  
General Health ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Hashimoto Thyroiditis ◽  
Thyroid Peroxidase ◽  
Persistent Symptoms ◽  
Sf 36

Objectives: To determine whether thyroidectomy improves quality of life in patients with Hashimoto thyroiditis with persistent symptoms despite biochemical euthyroidism. Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted of patients undergoing thyroidectomy for Hashimoto thyroiditis at our institution between 2014 and 2018. The following variables were collected: age, race, body mass index, preoperative symptoms, preoperative thyroid peroxidase antibody titer, thyroglobulin antibody titer, thyroid-stimulating hormone, free thyroxine, specimen weight, and histologic presence of thyroiditis. Outcomes included general health score on the Short Form 36 (SF-36) Health and responses to a questionnaire addressing postoperative disease management. Results: A total of 19 patients were included in the study, 18 of whom were female with a mean age of 48 years. The majority of patients were Caucasian. There were no significant differences between the postoperative general health scores of the patients with Hashimoto thyroiditis and scores from a healthy control population (66.9 vs 74.1; 95% CI: −16.9 to +2.5, P = .16). There were also no differences between groups within the 7 SF-36 subscores. Elevation in preoperative thyroperoxidase antibody correlated with lower reported postoperative energy levels ( r = −0.63, P = .016) and emotional well-being ( r = −.55, P = .041); 87.5% of respondents reported being moderately or extremely happy with their decision to proceed with surgery. Conclusions: Quality of life in patients with Hashimoto thyroiditis who undergo thyroidectomy is equivalent to the general population, and the majority are satisfied with surgery. Thyroidectomy is a consideration for patients with persistent symptoms despite optimization on medical therapy.

scholarly journals AB0715 THE PREVALENCE OF FIBROMIYALGIA IN PATIENTS WITH FAMILIAL MEDITERRANEAN FEVER AND THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FATIGUE AND QUALITY OF LIFE

2021 ◽  
Vol 80 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 1389.1-1389
Author(s):  
S. Ugurlu ◽  
T. Civi Karaaslan ◽  
Z. Toker Dincer ◽  
E. Tarakci
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Familial Mediterranean Fever ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Mediterranean Fever ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Relationship

Background:Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF) can cause various muscle diseases. Because it is a chronic auto inflammatory disease, painful trigger points may be encountered in the examination due to a decrease in the pain threshold (1-3).Objectives:The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of Fibromiyalgia in patients with FMF, at the same time to identify the relationship between fatigue and quality of life.Methods:Sixtyseven patients (38 female, 29 male) with FMF were enrolled in the study. They were diagnosed with FMF based on the Livneh diagnostic criteria (4). Fibromyalgia involvement of the patients was evaluated according to the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ). Patients with diagnose with other chronic disease were excluded. Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS) was used to evaluate fatigue. Quality of life was evaluated with Short Form-36 (SF-36).Results:Respectively, the mean age, disease duration and body mass index were 34.46±12.69 years, 12.66±7.86 years and 24.96±5.42 kg/m2. In addition, 65% of the patients had no rheumatic disease in their family history. The mean of scores of FIQ was 38.66±25.14, the mean of FSS was 38.07±17.56, the mean of SF-36-PCS was 45.55±10.54 and SF36-MCS was 30.93±17.39. Patients were categorized as mild (n=28), moderate (n=24) and severe (n=15) affected according to their FİQ score. The relationships of scores of FIQ, FSS and SF-36 were demonstrated Table 1.Conclusion:Fibromyalgia symptoms can be seen in FMF. According to our results, it has been shown that patients with moderate and severe symptoms have increased fatigue levels and decreased quality of life. In the light of these results, we can say that also the fibromyalgia symptom of patients with FMF should be considered in the treatment.References:[1]Sari, Ismail; Birlik, Merih; Kasifoglu, Timucin. Familial Mediterranean fever: an updated review. European journal of rheumatology, 2014, 1.1: 21.[2]Alayli G, Durmus D, Ozkaya O, Sen HE, Genc G, Kuru O. Frequency of juvenile fibromyalgia syndrome in children with familial Mediterranean fever: effects on depression and quality of life. Clin Exp Rheumatol 2011; 29: S127-32.[3]Langevitz P, Buskila D, Finkelstein R, Zaks N, Neuman L, Sukenik S, et al. Fibromyalgia in familial Mediterranean fever. J Rheumatol 1994; 21: 1335-7.[4]Bashardoust, Bahman. Familial Mediterranean fever; diagnosis, treatment, and complications. Journal of nephropharmacology, 2015, 4.1: 5.Table 1.The correlations of FIQ, FSS and SF-36 scores.FSSSF-36 PCSSF-36 MCSFIQ-mildmean±sd23.78±14.8853.34±7.0140.98±13.73r0.595**-0.014-0.551**p0.0010.9440.002FIQ-moderatemean±sd45.75±10.8341.09±8.8938.13±9.19r0.053-0.379-0.145p0.8060.0680.498FIQ-severemean±sd52.46±10.1138.13±9.1920.32±15.68r0.622*-0.548*-0.268p0.0130.0350.333-Pearson CorrelationDisclosure of Interests:None declared

Leisure Lifestyle and Health-Related Quality of Life of Taiwanese Adults

2012 ◽  
Vol 40 (2) ◽  
pp. 301-317 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ming-Ching Yang ◽  
Jen-Son Cheng ◽  
Shu-Wen Yu
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Short Form Health Survey ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Short Form Health

The relationship between various leisure lifestyles (LLS) and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) was analyzed. The 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36; Ware, Kosinski, & Keller, 1994) was completed by 622 residents of Taiwan. Factor analysis resulted in 6 dimensions of leisure lifestyle: preferred travel, self-realization, morning action, exercise loving, homebody, and social support. The scores for self-realization were the highest and the scores for morning action the lowest. Cluster analysis was applied to categorize the respondents into 4 leisure lifestyle groups: morning exercisers, traveling and social people, static recreation people, and active exercisers. In general, those groups of people for whom their LLS included more exercise had a better HRQoL.

The Relationship of Opiate Analgesia to Quality of Life in an Adult Sickle Cell Population.

Blood ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 110 (11) ◽  
pp. 2261-2261
Author(s):  
Soheir S. Adam ◽  
Jude C. Jonassaint ◽  
Charles R. Jonassaint ◽  
Laura M. De Castro ◽  
Marilyn J. Telen
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Pain Management ◽  
Sickle Cell ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Limiting Factor ◽  
Opioid Analgesia ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Pain is a limiting factor in the daily life activities of sickle cell disease (SCD) patients. Opioid analgesics are widely used for management of SCD-related chronic pain in the community. To date there have been no studies on the use of opioids and their impact on quality of life (QoL) measures in this population. Patients on long-term opioid pain management may also be on hydroxyurea (HU), which is often used to decrease the frequency of painful episodes and other SCD sequelae. HU is also known to affect some QoL measures. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of opioid analgesia on QoL measures in an adult SCD population. This study included 185 patients, 92 females and 93 males, from the outpatient clinic at Duke University Medical Center. 117 patients either had homozygous SCD or were doubly heterozygous for Sβ0 thalassemia; 68 patients were of different genotypes. Data were collected by patient interviews as well as review of medical records after informed consent. The Medical Outcome Study 36-item Short Form (SF-36) was used to determine QoL measures, and the results were scored in standard fashion. Differences in variables of interest between narcotic users and narcotic non-users were analyzed using t-tests. ANOVAs were used to identify combined effects of narcotics, HU and their interaction with SF-36 scores. Gender, age and genotypes were included as covariates. Patient data were classified in 4 groups based on report of regular use of opioids (at least 30 days within the preceding year) and HU (any use during the preceding year) as follows: no HU or narcotics (none); narcotics only; HU only; and narcotics and HU. SF-36 scores for all physical and mental domains were significantly lower in individuals on opiates vs those not on opiates, in all age groups (p&lt;.01). Controlling for HU use did not affect the association of opioid use with lower SF-36 scores. We also examined the relationship between hemoglobin, white blood cell count (WBC) and oxygen saturation in the different medication groups. WBC counts were significantly higher in individuals using opioids when compared to those who were not on opioids. Patients on HU and narcotics also had higher WBC than those on HU alone. The frequency of hospitalization was significantly higher in the opioid only group, as compared to the other 3 groups (p=.02). While HU was found to have a positive impact on certain aspects of QoL, it added very little to QoL in individuals who were on both HU and narcotics. Since the efficacy of HU was strongly related to the decrease in WBC, we compared the mean values of WBC in all medication groups. HU significantly lowered the WBC count, but the concurrent use of opioids partially obliterated this effect. This cannot be explained by poor compliance, as the mean WBC were lower in the HU and opiates than in the opiate only group. Our results suggest that further studies are needed to determine whether other factors play a role in QoL outcomes. Other pain management strategies should also be investigated due to the apparent association of opioid analgesia with lower QoL in this patient population. Figure Figure

Quality of life of patients with Sjogren’s disease with ongoing therapy with diseasemodifying antirheumatic drugs

2020 ◽  
pp. 33-38
Author(s):  
E. Yu. Gan ◽  
L. P. Evstigneeva
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Disease Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs ◽  
Antirheumatic Drugs ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Disease Modifying ◽  
Sjögren’S Disease

Purpose of the study. Assessing the association between the life quality of patients with Sjogren’s Disease and ongoing therapy with various disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs.Material and methods. The study was conducted on the basis of the regional rheumatology center of the consultative diagnostic clinic of the Sverdlovsk Regional Clinical Hospital No. 1. This work is based on the results of a simultaneous study of 74 patients with primary Sjogren’s Disease (SD), distributed in three comparison groups receiving various disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs chlorambucil, methotrexate and hydroxychloroquine. The diagnosis of SD was carried out according to European-American criteria AECGC (2002) [18]. In order to analyze the quality of life of patients with SD, the 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF‑36) was used. Statistical data processing was carried out using Statistica 7.0 program.Results. Assessment of the quality of life of patients with SD, which is an integrative criterion of human health and well-being, revealed the absence of statistically significant differences (p > 0.05) on eight scales and two health components of the SF‑36 questionnaire in the analyzed groups that differ in the treatment of disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs chlorambucil, methotrexate and hydroxychloroquine.Conclusions. The obtained data indicate an equivalent quality of life in SD patients treated with different disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs methotrexate, chlorambucil and hydroxychloroquine, and therefore hydroxychloroquine can be considered as an alternative basic therapy in patients with SD with certain limitations and contraindications methotrexate and chlorambucil.

Translation and Validation of the Thai Version of the Wisconsin Quality of Life Questionnaire (TH WISQoL) for Kidney Stone Patients

2020 ◽  
Vol 103 (11) ◽  
pp. 1194-1199
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Kidney Stone ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Outcome Measurement ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Sf 36

Objective: To develop and validate a Thai version of the Wisconsin Quality of Life (TH WISQoL) Questionnaire. Materials and Methods: The authors developed the TH WISQoL Questionnaire based on a standard multi-step process. Subsequently, the authors recruited patients with kidney stone and requested them to complete the TH WISQoL and a validated Thai version of the 36-Item Short Form Survey (TH SF-36). The authors calculated the internal consistency and interdomain correlation of TH WISQoL and compared the convergent validity between the two instruments. Results: Thirty kidney stone patients completed the TH WISQoL and the TH SF-36. The TH WISQoL showed acceptable internal consistency for all domains (Cronbach’s alpha 0.768 to 0.909). Interdomain correlation was high for most domains (r=0.698 to 0.779), except for the correlation between Vitality and Disease domains, which showed a moderate correlation (r=0.575). For convergent validity, TH WISQoL demonstrated a good overall correlation to TH SF-36, (r=0.796, p<0.05). Conclusion: The TH WISQoL is valid and reliable for evaluating the quality of life of Thai patients with kidney stone. A further large-scale multi-center study is warranted to confirm its applicability in Thailand. Keywords: Quality of life, Kidney stone, Validation, Outcome measurement

scholarly journals Evaluation of the Use of Sterilized and Non-Sterilized Peruibe Black Mud in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 1666 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paulo Fávio Macedo Gouvêa ◽  
Zélia Maria Nogueira Britschka ◽  
Cristina de Oliveira Massoco Salles Gomes ◽  
Nicolle Gilda Teixeira de Queiroz ◽  
Pablo Antonio Vásquez Salvador ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Knee Osteoarthritis ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Serum Levels ◽  
Double Blind ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Radiographic Grade ◽  
Physical Functions ◽  
Kellgren And Lawrence

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of treatment with Peruíbe Black Mud (PBM) on the clinical parameters and quality of life of patients with knee osteoarthritis and to compare the effects of PBM samples simply matured in seawater and PBM sterilized by gamma radiation. A controlled, double-blind trial was conducted with 41 patients divided into two treatment groups composed of 20 and 21 patients: one group was treated with matured PBM and the other with sterilized PBM. Evaluations were done using the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) and the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36) questionnaires, the Kellgren and Lawrence (KL) radiographic scale, and the quantification of the serum levels of inflammatory biomarkers. An improvement in pain, physical functions, and quality of life was observed in all of the patients who underwent treatment with both simply matured and sterilized PBM. Nine patients showed remission in the KL radiographic scale, but no statistically significant differences were observed in the serum levels of inflammatory mediators before or after treatment. Peruíbe Black Mud proves to be a useful tool as an adjuvant treatment for knee osteoarthritis (OA), as shown by the results of the WOMAC and SF-36 questionnaires and by the remission of the radiographic grade of some patients on the Kellgren and Lawrence scale.

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