scholarly journals Quality of Life among Infertile Couples in Gaza City, Palestine

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
suha baloushah ◽  
samira barjasteh ◽  
aymen elsous ◽  
ali alderawi ◽  
soha abou eid ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
P Value ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Infertile Couples

Abstract Background: Infertility is an important health problem affecting the quality of life accompanied by significant emotional and psychological consequences. Infertile couples living with emotional disturbances face challenges with less success of infertility treatment. Purposes: This study aimed to investigate the quality of life of infertile couples who seek In-Vitro Fertilizations (IVFs) by gender in Gaza city, Palestinian. Methods and materials: A cross sectional study was conducted, from Feb 2018 to Nov 2018, among 383 infertile couples selected through convenient sampling. A valid and reliable Arabic version of the fertility quality of life questionnaire (FertiQoL) was used in data collection. One way ANOVA and independent t-test was applied to compare between males and females. P value less than 0.05% was considered statistical significance. Results: The mean age of males and females was 34.54±8.54 and 29.28±6.71 years respectively. More than half of them had university degree (64% and 60% respectively). The mean duration of infertility of couples was 5.66±3.54 years. The mean males' scores of FertiQoL and its subscales (emotion, mind/body, social, core, tolerability and treatment) were significantly higher than females' scores (p<0.05). Conclusion: The males' total scores of FertiQoL and its subscales were higher than females' scores. The mean total of FertiQoL increased with better education, however, decreased with increase of age, duration of marriage, duration of infertility and number of IVF attempts. Psychological assessment and Counseling are necessary for infertile women taking into considerations factors affecting their QoL.

Quality of life questionnaires in children with bronchial asthma at Jordan University Hospital: an observational study

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Enas M. Al-Zayadneh ◽  
Ala’ Dia-Eddin Arafah ◽  
Sarah Muwaffag Ibrahim ◽  
Maram Abdalla Glessa ◽  
Montaha Al-Iede
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Asthma Control ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
P Value ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Asthma Control Test ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Act Score

Background: Asthma is a common chronic illness worldwide. Identifying and treating impaired health-related quality of life is now recognized as an important component of asthma management. High prevalence of behavioral and emotional difficulties was noticed among children with asthma. Methods: Cross-sectional study that was conducted over 8 weeks involving 45 asthmatic children within the ages of 7-17 years old presented to Jordan University Hospital in Amman, Jordan. General demographic characteristics were collected, two questionnaires were used: asthma control test (ACT), and the pediatric asthma quality of life questionnaire (PAQLQ). We also used the feeling thermometer scale, and a pulmonary function test was done for patients. SAS Software version 9.4 USA and Pearsons coefficient were used to find associations. Results and Discussion: Among 45 patients, 53% of the sample had poor asthma control. The mean FEV1 on lung function testing was 80% (± 16.18) of predicted. The mean for asthma clinical scores (ACT) were 18.8 ± 4.53 (out of 25). FEV1 was significantly higher in children with good control compared to those with a low ACT score (P value <0.05). Mean total PAQLQ score was 5.3 ± 1.06 and it correlated significantly with ACT score (P value <0.001). Conclusion: This study highlights the association of poorly controlled asthma with a poor quality of life. It is recommended that the quality of life of children should be assessed and observed during clinic visits, for a better comprehensive approach and effective improvement of outcome.

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 Caring for the carer: quality of life and burden of female caregivers

2019 ◽  
Vol 72 (3) ◽  
pp. 728-736
Author(s):  
Michelly Guedes de Oliveira Araújo ◽  
Michelinne Oliveira Machado Dutra ◽  
Carla Carolina Silva Leite Freitas ◽  
Tatiane Gomes Guedes ◽  
Francisco Stélio de Souza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Kolmogorov Smirnov ◽  
Status Number ◽  
The Mean

ABSTRACT Objective: To assess the quality of life and the burden of female caregivers. Method: Descriptive, cross-sectional, quantitative study carried out with 224 informal caregivers from March to July 2016. Three instruments were used: a characterization form for the caregiver, the WHOQOL-Bref questionnaire and the Zarit Burden Interview. The following tests were used: Cronbach’s Alpha, Kolmogorov-Smirnov, Kruskal-Wallis, Spearman and Mann-Whitney. Results: The mean age of caregivers was 51.8 years with a standard deviation of 13.7. They were predominantly married, had a low income and low level of education, were first-degree relatives, had been providing care for one to five years and presented some pathology. The associations of quality of life that presented statistical significance were: income, marital status, number of people living with the caregiver and time of care. Conclusion: The burden was negatively correlated with QOL, that is, the greater the burden, the more impaired will be the life of these caregivers.

scholarly journals Psychological and spiritual well-being aspects of the quality of life in colostomy patients

2018 ◽  
Vol 75 (6) ◽  
pp. 611-617
Author(s):  
Gordana Repic ◽  
Suncica Ivanovic ◽  
Cedomirka Stanojevic ◽  
Sanja Trgovcevic
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Spiritual Well Being ◽  
The Mean

Background/Aim. Colorectal cancer and its treatment can have a negative impact on the quality of life which has become an important outcome measure for cancer patients. The aim of this work was assessment of psychological and spiritual dimension of the quality of life in colostomy patients, regarding the gender and age. Methods. This is a cross-sectional study conducted at the Abdominal Surgery Polyclinic in the Clinical Canter of Vojvodina among colostomy patients operated between January 2010 and June 2011. The instrument used in this study was Quality of Life Questionnaire for a Patient with an Ostomy (QOL-O). Results. Majority of respondents were male (M:F = 50.7% : 49.3%). The age ranged between 36?86 years. Respondents did not report difficulties in adjustment to stoma, but their great difficulty was to look at it and the sense of depression and anxiety. The care of stoma was worse perceived by younger respondents (p = 0.014). Respondents were mostly satisfied with their memorizing ability and having the sense of control. The lowest score was found in sensing satisfaction or enjoyment in life. The age had a significant impact on positive aspects of psychological well-being (p < 0.05). Higher scores were found among younger age groups. The mean score of spiritual well-being (6.47 ? 3.01) was lower than the mean score of psychological well-being (7.76 ? 2.35). There were no statistically significant differences regarding gender (t = -0.738, df = 65, p = 0.463) or age (F = 1.307, p = 0.280). Conclusion. Psychological and spiritual well-being in colostomy patients appeared to be at satisfactory level, but it is necessary to provide tailor made support in order to prevent and resolve negative responses to stoma.

scholarly journals Hubungan Lama Menjalani Kemoterapi Dengan Kualitas Hidup Penderita Kanker Payudara Di RSUD Ulin Banjarmasin

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 253-265
Author(s):  
Mahmuddin Mahmuddin ◽  
Dhian Ririn Lestari ◽  
Ichsan Rizani
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Side Effect ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
P Value ◽  
Symptom Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
European Organization ◽  
The Mean

 Latar Belakang: Kanker payudara adalah keganasan sel yang menyerang payudara dan merupakan penyebab kematian kedua pada wanita. Frekuensi kemoterapi menimbulkan gangguan pada fungsi dan gejala kanker payudara yang dapat mempengaruhi kualitas hidup. Kualitas hidup merupakan keadaan yang menyatakan kepuasan batin dan kenyamanan hidup seseorang. Tujuan: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan lama menjalani kemoterapi dengan kualitas hidup penderita kanker payudara di RSUD Ulin Banjarmasin Metode: Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian analitik dengan pendekatan cross sectional menggunakan accidental sampling didapatkan 47 responden, penilaian kualitas hidup menggunakan European Organization of Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) BR23. Uji Analisa menggunakan korelasi spearman. Hasil: Hasil rata-rata lama penderita menjalani kemoterapi sebanyak 4,53 kali  dan rata-rata kualitas hidup penderita kanker payudara berada di 65, 5% . Kesimpulan: dari Hasil analisis didapatkan ada hubungan antara lama menjalani kemoterapi dengan kualitas hidup penderita kanker payudara di RSUD Ulin Banjarmasin (P Value=0,000,01) dengan arah hubungan positif yakni semakin lama menjalani kemoterapi semakin tinggi nilai kualitas hidup penderita kanker payudara. Kualitas hidup yang paling tinggi dilihat dari function scale adalah sexs enjoyment yakni 72,0  sedangkan dari symptom scale   adalah side effect dengan skor 582,6 Kata kunci : kanker payudara, kemoterapi, kualitas hidup.Long Relationship Undergo Chemotherapy with Quality of Life of Breast Cancer Patients in Ulin Hospital BanjarmasinAbstractBackground: Breast cancer is a malignancy cells that attack breast and it is also the second leading cause of death among women. Frequency of chemotherapy may have detrimental function and symptom can make affect for patient’s quality of life. Quality of life is defined as condition to which individual reports inner satisfaction and comfort in life. Aim:The study to identify correlation between duration of chemotherapy and quality of life in patients with breast cancer RSUD Ulin Banjarmasin Method: This Research use Analitic Method with  design was cross sectional and involved 47 patients, all of whom were selected through accidental sampling. European Organization of Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) BR23 was applied to measure patient’s quality of life. Anlyssis test using spearman correlation. Result: The mean of chemotherapy duration among participants was 4.53 times and the mean of QoL of patients with breast cancer was 73.31%. Conclusion: The analysis revealed a significant correlation between duration of chemotherapy and quality of life in patients with breast cancer in Ulin public hospital of Banjarmasin (p value = 0.000.01) with positive direction of association indicating that the longer the duration of make increase the score life quality of patients with breast cancer. The highest quality of life seen from the function scale is sex enjoyment, namely 72.0 while the symptom scale   is a side effect with a score of 582.6. Key words: breast cancer, chemotherapy, quality of life 

scholarly journals The Relation of Allergic Rhinitis Classification with IL-5 on The Aller-gic Rhinitis

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 123-127
Author(s):  
Ismayani
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
P Value ◽  
Significant Relation ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Impact

IL-5 is an important role cytokine on the RA. IL-5 has an important role on eosinophils. ARIA-WHO made classification of RA based on how long the clinical symptoms and the impact on quality of life. The aim of this study was to know the classification of RA with IL-5 on RA study. This study used a cross-sectional method with 39 samples. The examination of IL-5 used ELISA. The highest classification of RA was medium-severe persistent of 43.58% with the mean value IL-5 was 56.25 pg/ml. Based on the test of Kruskal Wallis, it was obtained p-value = 0.664. Conclusion: There was no significant relation between classification RA and IL-5.  

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 Relationship between Quality of Life and Occupational Accidents in South-East of Iran (Zahedan)

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 112 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fereydoon Laal ◽  
Mohammad Jafari Modrek ◽  
Davoud Balarak ◽  
Mahdi Mohammadi ◽  
Mahdieh Rakhshani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Occupational Accidents ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean ◽  
And Control

<p>With the development of science and technology, occupational accidents, as one of the most important problems in the world, result in negative effects on physical and psychological health, and also the quality of life of workers. The aim of this study was to compare the quality of life among workers with and without accident. In a cross-sectional study, 93 workers were selected, 31 who experienced accident and 62 as control group. To gather the data, a researcher-made questionnaire for demographic characteristics and the quality of life questionnaire (SF-36) were used. Mann-Whitney and Chi-square tests were used for data analysis. The mean and standard deviation of age was 30.81±7.29 and 30.56±7.19 in workers with accident (case group) and control group, respectively. Homogeneity was ensured in terms of age and work experience and the two groups had no significant difference in this regard (p&gt;0.05). Most of the participants were high school graduates (67.7%). The majority of accidents (68.8%) had occurred in the manufacturing sections. The most common accident type was sprayed chemical substances (19.4%) and the less frequent was electrocution (3.2%). The mean total score for the quality of life was 37.61±14.29 and 74.92±12.95 in the case and control groups with a statistical significance difference (p&lt;0.001). The results of this study indicate that the incident could affect the quality of life of workers. Therefore, promoting the safety culture can help to reduce the occupational accidents.</p>

scholarly journals Hubungan Mekanisme Koping dengan Kualitas Hidup pada Klien Diabetes Melitus Tipe 2 di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Kaliwates-Jember

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 80
Author(s):  
Putri Hidayatur Rochmah ◽  
Hanny Rasni ◽  
Kholid Rosyidi Muhammad Nur
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Center ◽  
Coping Mechanisms ◽  
P Value ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Primary Health Center ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Primary Health

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is one of the progressive chronic diseases that cause various complications. Complications that are often experienced by T2DM clients such as foot injuries can affect the quality of life. One of the factors influencing the quality of life is a coping mechanism. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between coping mechanisms and the quality of life of clients of T2DM in the working area of ​​Kaliwates Primary Health Center, Jember. The design of this research was analytical with a cross-sectional approach. Respondents in this study were 84 and obtained by a purposive sampling technique. The data collection method used the Cope Inventory and DQOL (Diabetes Quality of Life) questionnaire. The data analysis used Spearman correlation test with a significance level of 0.05. The results of the study showed that the most used coping was emotional-focused coping with an average value was 3.02 and the majority of respondents had a high quality of life of 67 respondents (79.8%). There is no correlation between coping mechanisms and the quality of life of clients of T2DM in the work area of ​​Kaliwates Primary Health Center, Jember (p-value = 0.273). Other factors such as anxiety, depression, physical activity, control of blood sugar, fatigue, and stress need to be assessed to improve the quality of life for clients of T2DM.

scholarly journals TENDENCY TO BRUXISM IN PHYSIOTHERAPY TEACHERS AND CONSEQUENCES IN THE QUALITY OF LIFE

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Joelma Magalhães da Costa ◽  
Aline de Carvalho Santos ◽  
Renata Bezerra Braga ◽  
Tairine Correa de Melo ◽  
Raisa Seabra Carvalho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Significant Difference

Introduction: Bruxism is characterized by the parafunctional act of tightening or grinding the teeth, which may occur in a conscious or unconscious way, during sleep or in wakefulness. It has become a growing concern in recent years due to its negative impact on quality of life (QOL) and also because it is considered an important risk factor for temporomandibular disorders. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the QOL related to bruxism in physiotherapy teachers from a private institution through a questionnaire and their perception for such parafunction. Method: A cross-sectional, quantitative and exploratory study. The self-perception of bruxism was assessed through three questions from the Fonseca Anamnestic Indexand the perspective of QLV through the Quality of Life Questionnaire (SF-36), with a sample of 38 teachers of both genders. Results: Based on the results found, the level of statistical significance was set at p<0,05 for all tests. Among the 38 interviewees, 47,4% (n = 18) of professionals were observed with bruxism, with a higher prevalence in the female gender. Regarding the comparisons of QOL in relation to bruxism, a statistically significant difference was found in relation to the dimension of Pain (p=0,014), in which the mean for the bruxism group was (59,8) and without bruxism (78,5). Conclusion: There is a relation of the bruxism with the quality of life of the interviewees, and this habit mainly interferes in the domain of pain. Another aspect that was shown to be significantly associated with bruxism was nervous tension, in which the tense and nervous professionals were associated with self-perception of bruxism.

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