scholarly journals Study on health-related quality of life and influencing factors of pediatric medical staff during the COVID-19 outbreak

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Feng Huang ◽  
Zhe Yang ◽  
Yue Wang ◽  
Wei Zhang ◽  
Yan Lin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Medical Staff ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Emotional Functioning ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Abstract Aims To evaluate the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) status and explore its associated factors in pediatric medical staff during the COVID-19 epidemic so as to guide hospitals and administrators to formulate suitable interventions.Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted to investigate the HRQoL of pediatric medical staff. Univariable and multivariable logistic regression were used to analyze the associated factors.Results A total of 2,997 participants were recruited. Females scored worse than males in terms of emotional functioning (OR = 1.6, 95%CI: 1.2–2.1) and cognitive functioning (OR = 1.4, 95%CI: 1.1–1.8). The respondents aged 30–39 years and 40–49 years scored worse in nearly all domains of HRQoL compared health care professionals under 30 years old. Respondents with high education had lower scores in physical functioning (OR = 1.3, 95%CI: 1.0-1.7) and emotional functioning (OR = 1.5, 95%CI: 1.2–1.9).Compared with doctors, nurses had higher scores in all domains except for summary score and worry. The respondents whose working places had not set up pediatric fever clinics and isolated observation areas independently had better scores in all domains except for worry. The respondents who had ever treated patients with COVID-19 had lower scores in all domains.Conclusions During the COVID-19 outbreak, the HRQoL of pediatric medical staff decreased. The factors associated with HRQoL can be used to develop intervention to improve HRQoL in pediatric medical staff.

scholarly journals Health-related quality of life and associated factors among epileptic patients on treatment follow up at public hospitals of Wollega zones, Ethiopia, 2018

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muktar Abadiga ◽  
Getu Mosisa ◽  
Tadele Amente ◽  
Adugna Oluma
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Epileptic Patients ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to assess health-related quality of life and its associated factors among epileptic patients in public hospitals of Wollega zones, Ethiopia. Institutional based cross-sectional study was conducted on 402 epileptic patients, from March 01 to March 30, 2018. Multiple linear regression with backward elimination was used, and all analyses were conducted at the 0.05 significance level. Results The overall mean total score on the WHOQOL-BREF scale was 60.47 with ± 23.07 SD. Monthly income ≤ 500 EB (β = − 12.49, P < 0.001), living alone (β = − 7.11, P = 0.007), adverse drug reaction (β = − 10.86, P < 0.001), comorbidity of anxiety (β = − 12.99, P < 0.001), perceived social stigma (β = − 9.73, P < 0.001) and frequency of seizure once per week (β = − 8.41, P = 0.001) were negatively associated with quality of life of epileptic patients. The mean quality of life of patients living with epilepsy in this study was low. The clinician should early recognize and treat drug side effects, detect and manage comorbidity, and control seizure in order to increase quality of life of epileptic patients.

scholarly journals Oral Health-Related Quality of Life and Associated Factors in Brazilian Adolescents

2017 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 113-120 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paulo Roberto Grafitti Colussi ◽  
Fernando Neves Hugo ◽  
Francisco Wilker Mustafa Gomes Muniz ◽  
Cassiano Kuchenbecker Rösing
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Public School ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Impact

Abstract This study aimed to assess the impact of oral health on the quality of life of adolescents. A cross-sectional study was performed with students from public and private schools from Passo Fundo, Brazil. All students were aged between 15 and 19 years old. The proportional random sample consisted of 736 adolescents from 20 schools. A structured questionnaire was applied, and an oral examination was performed, counting the number of teeth. Oral health-related quality of life was assessed by OHIP-14. Associations between quality of life and associated factors were analyzed. The mean OHIP-14 score was 7.25. Age, ethnicity and studying in a public school were associated to the OHIP-14 score. Tooth loss (p=0.79) was not associated with quality of life. Additionally, questions related to appearance, such as whether teeth appearance bothers the adolescent (p=0.68) were not associated with quality of life. Attending a public school (OR=1.63; CI95%: 0.98-2.70) and self-reported halitosis (OR=1.48; CI95%: 1.01-2.16) were strongly associated to higher impact on quality of life. It was concluded that socioeconomic conditions and halitosis were associated to higher impact on quality of life of adolescents

scholarly journals Health-Related Quality of Life among People Applying for Housing Adaptations: Associated Factors

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (10) ◽  
pp. 2130 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lovisa Boström ◽  
Carlos Chiatti ◽  
Björg Thordardottir ◽  
Lisa Ekstam ◽  
Agneta Malmgren Fänge
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Social Aspect ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Housing adaptations (HA) clients are a heterogeneous group of people with disabilities experiencing restricted performance and participation in everyday life. While health-related quality of life is a common and relevant outcome in health care research, associated factors among HA clients are largely unknown. Thus, the aim of this study was to investigate which factors are associated with health-related quality of life among HA clients in Sweden. The study has a cross-sectional design, using baseline data collected among 224 participants in three municipalities in Sweden. The main outcome was health-related quality of life measured by the EQ-5D. Factors investigated as potentially associated were age, sex, living conditions, cognitive impairment, usability of the home, activities of daily living (ADL) dependence, participation, and fear of falling. The associations were explored using multiple linear regression analysis. Younger age and higher dependence in ADL were associated with lower scores on the EQ-5D. The social aspect of usability in the home had a positive association with the EQ VAS. Results suggest that certain groups of HA clients might be at risk for low health-related quality of life. Knowledge of their characteristics can potentially improve development and implementation of tailored interventions aiming at increasing their health-related quality of life.

scholarly journals Health related quality of life in type II diabetics and its associated factors: a cross sectional study at an urban health training centre of Northern India

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 6011
Author(s):  
M. Haider ◽  
Manoj Verma ◽  
Afzal Hakim ◽  
Arun Kumar ◽  
Savitri Sharma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Chronic Disease ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Background: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease, leading to many complications and substantial decrease in patient’s Health related quality of life (HRQOL). The aim of study was to assess health related quality of life of diabetic patient.Methods: This cross-sectional observational study was conducted from December 2020 to February 2021. A total of 100 diabetic patients, resident of field practice area of tertiary care teaching hospital were included in the study. SF-36 scale was used to assess the HRQOL.Results: The most important predictors of impaired HRQOL were female gender, presence of any diabetic complications, presence of non -diabetic comorbidity and longer duration of diabetes. Older age, lower education, unmarried, obesity, hypertension and hyperlipidemia were also associated with impaired HRQOL in SF-36 subscale.Conclusions: Diabetic patients had lower HRQOL in all the domains of quality of life. Identification of associated factors can help prevent deterioration of quality of life.  Prevention and early identification of complications and concomitant chronic disease can also improve quality of life of diabetics.

Association between eHealth Literacy and Health-Related Quality of Life among Chinese Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shaojie Li ◽  
Yongtian Yin ◽  
Lijun Chen ◽  
Guanghui Cui ◽  
Jiaqin Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Mental Component Summary ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chinese Older Adults ◽  
Ehealth Literacy ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

BACKGROUND Older adults’ health literacy levels are crucial to improving health outcomes and health-related quality of life (HRQoL). However, the impact of eHealth literacy on HRQoL in older adults is unclear. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to examine the association between eHealth literacy and HRQoL of older adults and provide reference for the development of network intervention measures related to the health quality of life of the older adults. METHODS An anonymous cross-sectional survey was conducted among 1,201 adults aged 60 or older from Jinan, China. The eHealth Literacy Scale and Short-Form Health Survey (SF-12) were used to measure eHealth literacy and HRQoL. We used linear regression to test the adjusted association between eHealth literacy and HRQoL. RESULTS Most participants (88.9%) had inadequate eHealth literacy. Lower eHealth literacy was related to older age ( F=12.618, P<.001), female gender( t=3.303, P<.01), living in rural areas( F=11.356, P<.001), having less education( F=59.084, P<.001), being unmarried, divorced or widowed( t=4.416, P<.001), having a lower family income( F=38.017, P<.001), living with others(χ2=4.319, P<.05), and not having health insurance( F=12.713, P<.001). There were significant differences across physical functioning( t=-4.862, P<.001), role- physical( t=-2.485, P<.05), bodily pain( t=-3.470, P<.01), general health( t=-4.449, P<.001), vitality( t=-3.498, P<.001), role-emotional( t=-2.654, P<.01), mental health( t=-4.150, P<.001), physical component summary( t=-6.350, P<.001) and mental component summary( t=-4.483, P<.001) between adequate eHealth literacy and inadequate eHealth literacy. After controlling for age, gender, and other covariates, adequate eHealth literacy was positively related to physical component summary ( beta=7.6, P<.001) and mental component summary(beta=4.6, P=.001). CONCLUSIONS This study showed that Chinese older adults with higher eHealth literacy were more likely to contribute to higher HRQoL. Thus, Older adults’ eHealth literacy levels need to be taken into account when formulating health education and promotion programs for older adults, especially when the expected outcome is to improve HRQoL.

Health related quality of life of rosacea patients in China assessed by DLQI and willingness to pay: Cross-Sectional Questionnaire Study (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yaqun Huang ◽  
Sha Yan ◽  
Hongfu Xie ◽  
Ben Wang ◽  
Zhixiang Zhao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Willingness To Pay ◽  
Disease Duration ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

BACKGROUND Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory dermatosis with facial skin involved, leading to physical and emotional problems, which greatly affected quality of life (QoL) of patients. Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) and willingness to pay (WTP) are well-established instruments assessing the health-related quality of life (HRQoL), while very few studies have been focused on this topic about rosacea in China. OBJECTIVE To investigate HRQoL in Chinese rosacea patients assessed by DLQI and WTP and investigate potential predictors for patients with HRQoL severely affected. METHODS This cross-sectional study was conducted on 973 patients with rosacea. Sociodemographic data, clinical features and DLQI were collected, and WTP was assessed by three standardized items. Multivariable logistic analysis was performed to investigate independent factors influencing QoL. RESULTS 921 questionnaires were accomplished by participants. The mean DLQI score was 11.6 (median 11). Patients were willing to pay an average of $1050.2 or € 896.2 (median $431.4 or € 368.1) for complete cure. 33.3% would like to pay more than 20% of their monthly income to achieve sustainable control. There were positive correlations between WTP with DLQI (P < .05). DLQI could be independently impacted by age (21-30 and 31-40, OR = 3.242 and 3.617, respectively), the occupational requirement of appearance (high, OR = 4.410), disease duration (< 2 years, OR = 1.582), oedema (OR = 1.844) and severity of flushing, burning, stinging and pruritus (severe, OR = 2.003, 1.981, 2.491, 2.249, respectively). There were no significant associations between WTP and most of the clinical factors. CONCLUSIONS The QoL was negatively affected and should not be ignored among rosacea patients in China. Patients aged 21-40y, having occupational requirement of appearance, with the disease duration less than 2 years, and suffering severe flushing and related symptoms were more likely to have severe or very severe limitation of QoL.

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