scholarly journals Quality of life in borderline patients comorbid with anxiety spectrum disorders – a cross-sectional study

2016 ◽  
Vol Volume 10 ◽  
pp. 1421-1433 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jan Prasko ◽  
Ales Grambal ◽  
Dana Kamaradova ◽  
Klara Latalova ◽  
Michaela Holubova ◽  
...  
2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (S1) ◽  
pp. S356-S356
Author(s):  
M. Holubova ◽  
J. Prasko ◽  
S. Matousek ◽  
K. Latalova ◽  
M. Marackova ◽  
...  

BackgroundThe views of one's self-stigma and quality of life in patients with schizophrenia and depressive disorders are significant subjective notions, both being proven to affect patient's functioning in life. The objective of this research was to find out the quality of life and self-stigma in connection with demographic factors and compare the two groups of patients in those variables.MethodIn a cross-sectional study, the outpatients with the schizophrenia spectrum disorders and depressive disorders completed the quality of life satisfaction and enjoyment questionnaire, the internalized stigma of mental illness scale and a demographic questionnaire during a routine psychiatric control. Furthermore, both patients and their psychiatrists evaluated the severity of the disorder by clinical global impression-severity scale.ResultsThe quality of life of patients with depression or schizophrenia spectrum disorders did not significantly differ between the two groups. In both groups, unemployment was perceived to be a significant factor decreasing the quality of life. Self-stigma was detected to be higher in patients with schizophrenia as compared to the depressive patients. A strong correlation was found between the two scales, meaning that those with higher levels of self-stigmatization were less prone to see their life as fulfilling and joyful.ConclusionsThe present study shows that the degree of the internalized stigma can be an important aspect linked to the quality of life irrespective of the diagnostic category.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.


2017 ◽  
Vol Volume 13 ◽  
pp. 567-576 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristyna Vrbova ◽  
Jan Prasko ◽  
Marie Ociskova ◽  
Dana Kamaradova ◽  
Marketa Marackova ◽  
...  

2019 ◽  
Vol Volume 12 ◽  
pp. 81-95 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michaela Holubova ◽  
Jan Prasko ◽  
Marie Ociskova ◽  
Kryštof Kantor ◽  
Jakub Vanek ◽  
...  

2019 ◽  
pp. 55-62
Author(s):  
Vuong Diem Khanh Doan ◽  
Ngoc Minh Chau Ho ◽  
Thi Van Ngo ◽  
Thi Bao Nga Phan ◽  
Thi Hong Phan Nguyen

Background: Vietnam is entering the stage of aging population; as a result, the quality of life (QOL) of the elderly is really a matter of concern. There is a great deal of research on the quality of life of the elderly while Vietnam witnesses a lack of research on this topic, especially on how physical and social activities have impact on QOL of the elderly. Objectives: (1) To describe the situation of participation in physical, social activities and QOL of the elderly residing in Truong An Ward, Hue city. (2) To examine the association between physical, social activities and QOL among participants. Methodology: This study used cross-sectional study design. A total sample of 420 people aged 60 and above in Truong An Ward, Hue city were interviewd. The SF36 was used to measure the QOL of participants. Results: Percentage of the elderly taking part in physical activity were 66%. 49% reported having the habit of taking part in social activities. The majority of the elderly get their QOL level in three health fields, namely physical, mental and general health at above average. (56.0, 60.7 and 60.8 respectively). There were significant associations between physical activities, social activities and QOL among participants. Conclusion: The percentage of the elderly taking part in physical and social activities were still low. Besides, QOL of the elderly at the research location was not really high. It’s important to encourage the elderly taking part in physical and social activities to improve their quality of life. Key words: Physical activities, social activities, QOL, the elderly


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