scholarly journals Quality of Life and Mental Health in Iranian Transgender Women: Socio-Demographic Differences

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Azar Nematollahi ◽  
Safoora Gharibzadeh ◽  
Farnaz Farnam
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Sexual Violence ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Transgender Women ◽  
Significant Positive Association ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Results

Abstract Background: Mental health issues and quality of life are among the important items of the general health in all people, and especially in transgender people. The present study aimed to assess the quality of life, depression, anxiety, and stress in transgender women and determine the factors contributing to them. Methods: A cross-sectional study on 127 Iranian transgender women was performed from August 2019 to April 2020 using a convenience sampling method. The quality of life (QOL) was determined by using the WHO questionnaire (WHOQOL-BREF). The DASS-21 questionnaire was employed to evaluate the anxiety, depression, and stress in the subjects. Results: 48% of the individuals had a moderate QOL. The highest score achieved in the physical health dimension, and the lowest score in the social relationships dimension. Depression, anxiety, and stress were severe and extremely severe in 22%, 20.4%, and 17.3% of the subjects. A significant relationship was observed between the overall perception of QOL and depression, anxiety, and stress (p <0.001).A significant positive association between the subscales of QOL and education and favorable economic status were observed among transgender women. Also, a significant negative correlation existed between the subscales of QOL with age and sexual violence. Regarding mental health, education had a significant relationship with reduced stress and anxiety, and favorable economic status had a significant relationship with reduced depression, while sexual violence was associated with increased stress in the individuals.Conclusion: The study results show that change in some modifiable variables such as education can improve transgender women’s quality of life and mental health by improving economic status. Moreover, there is also a strong need for developing sexual violence prevention services regarding its considerable effects on mental health and quality of life.

scholarly journals Assessing Multiple Sclerosis‑Related Quality of Life among Iranian Patients Using the MSQOL-54 Tool: A cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Niloofar Namazi ◽  
Shadi Ziaei ◽  
Golnaz Afzal ◽  
Saghar Barati ◽  
Rezvaneh Mohebbi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Assess Quality

Abstract BackgroundThe main objectives of this study were to assess quality of life (QoL), consumption patterns of dietary supplements, as well as physical/mental health status in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). The present study also aimed to determine the association between demographic characteristics and physical as well as mental health composite (PHC and MHC) scores using the Multiple Sclerosis Quality of Life-54 (MSQoL-54) questionnaire.MethodsThis cross-sectional study was conducted on a group of patients with MS (n=382) referring to Shahid Kazemi Pharmacy, based in the city of Tehran, Iran, as a national pharmacy providing specialized pharmaceutical care to these individuals from February 2019 to March 2020 via the implementation of the MSQoL-54 questionnaire. ResultsA total number of 382 patients with MS participated in this study, including 89 (23.3%) men and 293 (76.7%) women, aged 40±10.9 years old (range: 18-84 years old). The overall score of the MSQoL-54 questionnaire was also by 41.58, and that was 69.60 and 62.99 from 100 for PHC and MHC, respectively. Conclusions The study results demonstrated that advanced age, longer disease duration, and lower levels of education were significantly associated with lower QoL. Trial registration IR.SBMU.PHARMACY.REC.1398.240.

Neuro-enhancement among German junior physicians: Prevalence, reasons and associations to mental health outcomes and quality of life

Work ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 67 (2) ◽  
pp. 285-293
Author(s):  
Stefanie Mache ◽  
Monika Bernburg ◽  
David Groneberg ◽  
Volker Harth
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Illicit Drugs ◽  
Mental Health Outcomes ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Workload Management ◽  
Study Results

BACKGROUND: Previous research studies have demonstrated that neuro-enhancement, the use of legal or illegal drugs by healthy individuals to improve their job performance, is practiced among employees. Researchers discussed possible reasons for employees to consider the use of substances for neuro-enhancement. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to identify the prevalence of usage and motives for practicing neuro-enhancement among a sample of German junior physicians. The secondary objective was to determine associations between neuro-enhancement, mental health outcomes and quality of life. METHODS: This cross-sectional study included an online survey to analyze junior physicians’ neuro-enhancement stimulant use and their motives for usage (n = 873). Second, mental health outcomes and quality of life were assessed. Descriptive and analytic (Kruskal Wallis test, logistic regression) statistics were obtained. RESULTS: Of the 873 junior physicians, 18% reported having used stimulants for neuro- enhancement. 8% of the physicians have taken prescription stimulants (e.g. modafinil) or illicit drugs (e.g. cannabis) at least once in their lifetime. The most common reasons for taking stimulants were to enhance concentration, to relax and to increase alertness. Neuro-enhancement was associated with emotional exhaustion (p < 0.01), lower quality of life (p < 0.05) and work-related stress (p < 0.01). CONCLUSIONS: Our study results give an overview on the actual situation regarding frequency and motives for taking performance-enhancing substances. The prevalence rate was low in comparison to current public debates. Decreasing the prevalence of neuro-enhancement among physicians requires the implementation of strategies targeting stress reduction and workload management.

scholarly journals Penggunaan Kontrasepsi Hormonal Berhubungan dengan Penurunan Kualitas Fisik dan Mental Sosial Akseptor

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 90
Author(s):  
Martini Martini ◽  
Martini Fairus
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Hormonal Contraception ◽  
Hormonal Contraceptive ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Cross Sectional

<p><strong><em>Background: </em></strong><em>The use of contraceptives that contain synthetic hormones for pregnancy prevention is not without risk. Continuous use for more than 5 years increases the risk of 40%, 10 years 80% and 20 years 160% to get cancer.</em><strong><em> Purpose: </em></strong><em>This study aims to determine the relationship of hormonal contraceptive use with physical and mental quality of life. <strong>M</strong><strong>ethods: </strong>The study design was cross sectional conducted in September 2017. The study population was hormonal contraceptive users in Metro Selatan Subdistrict, Metro City in 2017 with a total sample of 138 people. Data collected using a questionnaire to obtain hormonal contraceptive acceptor data and quality of life physically and mentally social and bivariate analysis using chi square test. <strong>Results: </strong>The results showed a significant relationship between hormonal contraception and physical health (p 0.010) and a significant relationship between hormonal contraception and social mental health (p 0.014). <strong>Conclusion: </strong>The use of hormonal contraception is related to decreased physical health and social mental health. Acceptors using hormonal contraception have lower physical and mental health scores than non-hormonal contraceptive users.</em></p>

Perceived Overprotection and Its Association With Quality of Life in Dementia

GeroPsych ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 125-134
Author(s):  
Mechthild Niemann-Mirmehdi ◽  
Andreas Häusler ◽  
Paul Gellert ◽  
Johanna Nordheim
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Patient Autonomy ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Negative Association ◽  
Significant Positive Association ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Mental Well Being

Abstract. To date, few studies have focused on perceived overprotection from the perspective of people with dementia (PwD). In the present examination, the association of perceived overprotection in PwD is examined as an autonomy-restricting factor and thus negative for their mental well-being. Cross-sectional data from the prospective DYADEM study of 82 patient/partner dyads (mean age = 74.26) were used to investigate the association between overprotection, perceived stress, depression, and quality of life (QoL). The analyses show that an overprotective contact style with PwD has a significant positive association with stress and depression, and has a negative association with QoL. The results emphasize the importance of avoiding an overprotective care style and supporting patient autonomy.

Quality of life in Hungarian polio survivors

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erika Viktória Miszory ◽  
Melinda Járomi ◽  
Annamária Pakai
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Sample Selection ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Two Dimensions ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Emotional Role ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Polio Survivors

Abstract Aim The number of Hungarian polio patients can be estimated at approximately 3000. Polio infection is currently affecting people 56–65 years of age. The aim of the study was to reveal the quality of life of patients living with polio virus in Hungary. Subject and methods The quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted in January–April 2017 among polyomyelitis patients living in Hungary. In the non-random, targeted, expert sample selection, the target group was composed of patients infected with poliovirus (N = 268). We have excluded those who refused to sign the consent statement. Our data collection method was an SF-36 questionnaire. Using the IBM SPSS Statistics Version 22 program, descriptive and mathematical statistics (χ2-test) were calculated (p < 0.05). Results The mean age of the members of the examined population is 63.5 years; 68.1% were women and 31.90% were men. The majority of the respondents were infected by the polyovirus in 1956 (11.9%), 1957 (24.3%), and 1959 (19.5%). Polio patients, with the exception of two dimensions (mental health, social operation), on the scale of 100 do not reach the “average” quality of life (physical functioning 23 points, functional role 36 points, emotional role 47 points, body pain 48 points, general health 42 points, vitality 50 points, health change 31 points). Conclusion The quality of life of polio patients is far below the dimensions of physical function, while the difference in mental health compared to healthy people is minimal. It would be important to educate health professionals about the existing disease, to develop an effective rehabilitation method.

scholarly journals Impact of repeat flooding on mental health and health-related quality of life: a cross-sectional analysis of the English National Study of Flooding and Health

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. e031562 ◽  
Author(s):  
Clare E French ◽  
Thomas D Waite ◽  
Ben Armstrong ◽  
G. James Rubin ◽  
Charles R Beck ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
National Study ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Sectional Analysis ◽  
Probable Depression

ObjectiveTo assess the association between flooding/repeat flooding and: (1) psychological morbidity (anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)) and (2) health-related quality of life (HRQoL) at 6 months post-flooding.DesignCross-sectional analysis of data from the English National Study of Flooding and Health.SettingCumbria, England.ParticipantsQuestionnaires were sent to 2500 residential addresses at 6 months post-flooding; 590 people responded.OutcomesProbable depression was assessed using the Patient Health Questionnaire, probable anxiety using the Generalised Anxiety Disorder scale and probable PTSD using the short-form PTSD checklist (PCL-6). HRQoL was assessed using the EQ-5D-5L. Mental health outcomes were analysed using logistic regression; HRQoL dimensions using ordinal regression; and summary index/Visual Analogue Scale scores using linear regression.ResultsOne hundred and nineteen participants had been flooded, over half of whom were experiencing a repeat flooding event (54%; n=64). Mental health outcomes were elevated among flooded compared with unaffected participants (adjusted OR for probable depression: 7.77, 95% CI: 1.51 to 40.13; anxiety: 4.16, 95% CI: 1.18 to 14.70; PTSD: 14.41, 95% CI: 3.91 to 53.13). The prevalence of depression was higher among repeat compared with single flooded participants, but this was not significant after adjustment. There was no difference in levels of anxiety or PTSD. Compared with unaffected participants, those flooded had lower EQ-5D-5L index scores (adjusted coefficient: −0.06, 95% CI: −0.12 to −0.01) and lower self-rated health scores (adjusted coefficient: −6.99, 95% CI: −11.96 to −2.02). There was, however, little difference in HRQoL overall between repeat and single flooded participants.ConclusionsInterventions are needed to help minimise the impact of flooding on people’s mental health and HRQoL.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN KOMPLIKASI INTRA HEMODIALISIS DENGAN KUALITAS HIDUP PADA PASIEN CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE (CKD) STAGE V YANG MENJALANI HEMODIALISIS DI RUANG HEMODIALISA BRSU TABANAN TAHUN 2017

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 9
Author(s):  
Kadek G Pebriantari ◽  
IGA Puja Astuti Dewi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Chronic Kidney Disease ◽  
Kidney Disease ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Probability Sampling ◽  
Ckd Stage ◽  
Non Parametric

ABSTRAKLatar Belakang. Hemodialisis aman dan bermanfaat untuk pasien, namun bukan berarti tanpa efek samping. Berbagai komplikasi dapat terjadi pada saat pasien menjalani hemodialisis. Komplikasi ini dapat mengakibatkan timbulnya masalah baru yang lebih kompleks, yaitu dapat mempengaruhi kualitas hidup bahkan menimbulkan kematianTujuan. Untuk mengetahui hubungan komplikasi intra hemodialisis dengan kualitas hidup  pada pasien Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Stage V yang menjalani hemodialisis.Metode. Jenis penelitian adalah analitik korelasional dengan pendekatan cross-sectional. Sampel pada penelitian ini berjumlah 166 responden diambil dengan teknik non probability sampling yaitu total sampling. Pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner dan lembar observasi,dianalisa dengan uji non parametric (Chi Square).Hasil. Rata – rata jumlah komplikasi intra hemodialisis adalah kurang dari dua komplikasi (sedikit komplikasi). Hipertensi intra hemodialisis adalah komplikasi terbanyak yang ditemukan (52,3%). Kejang dan penurunan kesadaran merupakan komplikasi yang tidak pernah dialami oleh responden selama penelitian (0%).Kualitas hidup pasien CKD stage V yang menjalani HD di BRSU Tabanan masuk dalam kategori kualitas baik. Hasil uji statistik diperoleh nilai p < 0.001 bahwa ada hubungan yang signifikan antara komplikasi intra hemodialisis dengan  kualitas hidup pada pasien yang menjalani HD. Dari hasil analisis diperoleh pula nilai OR = 0,005, artinya responden yang memiliki banyak komplikasi mempunyai peluang 0,005 kali memiliki kualitas hidup buruk dibanding responden yang memiliki sedikit komplikasi.Kesimpulan. Ada hubungan yang signifikan antara komplikasi intra hemodialisis dengan  kualitas hidup pada pasien yang menjalani hemodialisis.KataKunci: Komplikasi Intra Hemodialisis, Kualitas Hidup, Hemodialisis ABSTRACTBackground: Hemodialysis is safe and beneficial to the patient. However, there are various complications may occur when the patients undergo hemodialysis. These complications can lead to the emergence of new problems which are more complex and affect to the quality of life and even cause death.Aim: To determine the relationship of intra hemodialysis complications with quality of life in patients with Chronic Stage Kidney Disease (CKD) Stage V who undergo hemodialysis.Method:This study employed correlational analytic design with cross-sectional approach. To conduct this study, there were 166 respondents recruited as the sample by using probability sampling with total sampling technique. The data were collected by using questionnaire and observation sheet. Further, the data were analyzed by non-parametric test (Chi Square).Finding: The findings indicated that the average number of intra hemodialysis complications is less than two complications (few complications). There were found that 52.3% patients who had complication of hypertension intra hemodialysis. On the other hand, there was 0%of the respondents experienced seizures and decreased awareness complications during the study. The quality of life of CKD stage V patients underwenthemodialysis at BRSU Tabanan is categorized as good quality. The statistical test obtained p <0.001, it meant that there was a significant relationship between intra hemodialysis complications with quality of life in patients underwenthemodialysis. It also found that the analysis results of OR = 0.005, it meant that respondents who had many complications have a chance of 0.005 times experienced poor quality of life rather than the patients who had few complications.Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between intra hemodialysis complications and quality of life in patients undergo hemodialysis. Keywords: Complications of Intra Hemodialysis, Quality of Life, Hemodialysis

scholarly journals Video-Based Communication and its Association with Loneliness, Mental Health and Quality of Life among Older People during the COVID-19 Outbreak

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tore Bonsaksen ◽  
Hilde Thygesen ◽  
Janni Leung ◽  
Mary C. Ruffolo ◽  
Mariyana Schoultz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Older People ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Psychological Outcomes ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Communication Tools ◽  
Study Results

The aim of the study was to examine the use of video-based communication and its association with loneliness, mental health and quality of life in older adults (60-69 years versus 70+ years) during the COVID-19 pandemic. A cross-sectional online survey was conducted in Norway, UK, USA and Australia during April/May 2020, and 836 participants in the relevant age groups were included in the analysis. Multiple regression analyses were conducted to examine associations between use of video-based communication tools and loneliness, mental health and quality of life within age groups, while adjusting by sociodemographic variables. Video-based communication tools were found to be more often used among participants aged 60-69 years (60.1%), compared to participants aged 70 or above (51.8%, p &lt; 0.05). Adjusting for all variables, use of video-based communication was associated with less loneliness (&beta; = -0.12, p &lt; 0.01) and higher quality of life (&beta; = 0.14, p &lt; 0.01) among participants aged 60-69 years, while no associations occurred for participants in the oldest age group. The use of video-based communication tools was therefore associated with favorable psychological outcomes among participants in their sixties, but not among participants in the oldest age group. The study results support the notion that age may influence the association between use of video-based communication tools and psychological outcomes amongst older people.

scholarly journals A scoping review of palliative care outcome measures in interstitial lung disease

2021 ◽  
Vol 30 (161) ◽  
pp. 210080
Author(s):  
Rebecca A. Gersten ◽  
Amanda C. Moale ◽  
Bhavna Seth ◽  
Judith B. Vick ◽  
Hannah Brown ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Palliative Care ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Outcome Measures ◽  
Secondary Analysis ◽  
Social Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Care Outcome

Interstitial lung disease (ILD) confers a high mortality and symptom burden, substantially impacting quality of life. Studies evaluating palliative care in ILD are rapidly expanding. Uniform outcome measures are crucial to assessing the impact of palliative care in ILD. This scoping review evaluates existing outcome measures in general health-related quality of life (HRQoL), physical health, mental health, social health and advance care planning (ACP) domains in patients with ILD. Articles in English with quantitative assessment of at least one measure of general HRQoL, physical health, mental health, social health or ACP in patients with ILD were included. Searches across three databases yielded 3488 non-duplicate articles. 23 met eligibility criteria and included three randomised controlled trials (RCTs) or secondary analysis of an RCT (13%), three cross-sectional studies or secondary analysis of cross-sectional study (13%), one prospective study (4%) and 16 retrospective studies (70%). Among eligible articles, 25 distinct instruments were identified. Six studies assessed general HRQoL (26%), 16 assessed physical health (70%), 11 assessed mental health (48%), six assessed social health (26%) and 16 assessed ACP (70%). The ability to compare results across studies remains challenging given the heterogeneity in outcome measures. Future work is needed to develop core palliative care outcome measures in ILD.

COMPARING SOCIOEMOTIONAL COGNITION AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN REMITTED BIPOLAR AFFECTIVE DISORDER

2021 ◽  
pp. 18-22
Author(s):  
Nimitha K J ◽  
Rajmohan V ◽  
T M Raghuram
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Affective Disorder ◽  
Psychosocial Functioning ◽  
Emotional Regulation ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Bipolar Affective Disorder ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Social Emotional ◽  
Cross Sectional

BACKGROUND-Bipolar affective disorder (BPAD) is characterized by abnormalities in social cognition and emotional regulation are detrimental to psychosocial functioning and quality of life. OBJECTIVES- To understand the sociodemographic background, clinical characteristics in BPAD in remission and its relation with social emotional cognition and its impact on quality of life and functioning of the patient. METHODS-A cross sectional study with a sample size of 100 consenting patients based on convenience sampling who are diagnosed to have BPAD in remission. Sociodemographic questionnaire and clinical details of the patient were noted. SECT (cog state battery) was applied to all patients under calm and similar environment. RESULTS-Results showed there is a signicant difference in SECTspeed, response and stimuli based on the nature of rst and last episode, SECT score based on severity of episodes, SECT speed and stimuli based on education, SECT responses based on occupation. Middle socio-economic group had the best psychological QoL followed by high socio-economic group and it was worst in low socio-economic group. Physical and psychological domain has signicant difference based on residence. WHO QoL social quality of life had signicant difference between ECT treatments in the past, with people receiving ECT having a higher score on the social QoLscore. There was no signicant correlation seen between SEC sub scores and QoLdomain scores. CONCLUSION-The study concluded the QoLwas signicantly associated with socio-economic status, semi urban residence and ECT. There was no correlation between SEC and QoLscore in remitted bipolar.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document