scholarly journals A relação da incontinência urinária feminina de esforço e a atividade física

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 21
Author(s):  
Deise Maria Moraes Sinésio ◽  
Rose Santos ◽  
Felipe Escobar ◽  
Luís Eduardo Moraes Sinésio
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Stress Incontinence ◽  
Urinary Stress Incontinence ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Education Professionals ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
Las Mujeres ◽  
The Relationship

O objetivo desta pesquisa foi analisar se a atividade física contribui ou não para a melhoria da Incontinência Urinária de Esforço (IUE) em mulheres na faixa etária de 35 a 55 anos. O estudo caracteriza-se do tipo transversal, descritivo com enfoque qualitativo. Para compor a amostragem, selecionaram-se 24 mulheres, cuja faixa etária compreendia idades entre 35 e 55 anos. Os dados foram coletados por meio de um questionário com 8 (oito) perguntas objetivas. Destaca-se a intervenção dos profissionais de Educação Física considerados indispensáveis à orientação e prescrição dos exercícios recomendados às mulheres com quadro de IUE, que podem ultrajar todos os conceitos, melhorar os efeitos dessa relação e, consequentemente, a qualidade de vida dessas mulheres.Descritores: Interdisciplinaridade, Aprendizagem, Participação. The relationship between feminine urinary stress incontinence and physical activityAbstract: The objective of this research was to analyze whether or not physical activity contributes to the improvement of Urinary Stress Incontinence (USI) in women aged 35 to 55 years. The study is characterized by a cross-sectional, descriptive type with a qualitative approach. To compose the sample, 24 women were selected, ranging in age from 35 to 55 years. The data was collected through a questionnaire with 8 (eight) objective questions. It is important to highlight the intervention of physical education professionals considered indispensable for the orientation and prescription of the exercises recommended for women with USI, which may outrage all concepts, improve the effects of this relationship and, consequently, the quality of life of these women.Descriptors: Interdisciplinarity, Learning, Participation. La relación entre incontinencia urinaria femenina de esfuerzo y la actividad físicaResumen: El objetivo de esta investigación fue analizar como la actividad física contribuye o no para la mejora de la incontinencia urinaria de esfuerzo (IUE) en mujeres en el grupo de edad de 35 a 55 años. El estudio se caracteriza por el tipo transversal, descriptivito con el foco cualitativo. Para componer el muestreo, se seleccionaron 24 mujeres, cuya franja etaria comprendía edades entre 35 y 55 años. La recolección de datos fue hecha por medio de una encuesta con 8 (ocho) preguntas objetivas. Se destaca la intervención hecha por los profesionales de Educación Física considerados indispensables a la orientación y prescripción de los ejercicios recomendados a las mujeres con cuadro de IUE, que pueden ultrajar todos los conceptos, mejorar los efectos de esta relación y, consecuentemente, la calidad de vida de esas mujeres.Descriptores: Interdisciplinaridad, Aprendizaje, Participación.

scholarly journals Actividad física y calidad de vida por parte de los pacientes de la atención primaria de la ciudad de Terrassa (Physical activity and quality of life by patients of primare care of the city of Terrassa)

Retos ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 44 ◽  
pp. 659-666
Author(s):  
María Paola Mastrantonio Ramos ◽  
Oscar Coduras
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Sports Activity ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
Perception Of Quality ◽  
Las Mujeres ◽  
Intense Activity ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
The City

  En el artículo se describen y analizan los resultados de un estudio realizado para investigar la relación entre la práctica físico-deportiva y la calidad de vida percibida (CVP). La muestra del estudio estuvo integrada por un colectivo de ciudadanos (968), pacientes de Atención Primaria, entrevistados mientras se encontraban en las salas de espera, de cuatro Centros de Atención Primaria (CAP) de la ciudad de Terrassa. Los objetivos del estudio fueron: 1) Evaluar la relación entre la percepción de calidad de vida y la actividad físico-deportiva; 2) Verificar si, en tal percepción, hay diferencias significativas entre hombres y mujeres. Las conclusiones fueron las siguientes: Existe una percepción mejor de la calidad de vida entre los usuarios que realizan actividad físico-deportiva que entre los pacientes sedentarios, sea la actividad moderada o intensa. Las mujeres que realizan actividad físico-deportiva mejoran su percepción de Calidad de Vida en mayor grado que los hombres. Las mujeres mejoran su CVP en el ámbito social y los hombres en el ámbito físico, por lo que la práctica deportiva es una fuente de la socialización de las mujeres. Abstract. The article describes and analyzes the results of a study carried out to investigate the relationship between physical-sports practice and perceived quality of life (QOL). The study sample was made up of a group of citizens (968), Primary Care patients, interviewed while they were in the waiting rooms of four Primary Care Centers (CAP) in the city of Terrassa. The objectives of the study were: 1) To evaluate the relationship between the perception of quality of life and physical-sports activity; 2) Verify if, in such perception, there are significant differences between men and women. The conclusions were as follows: There is a better perception of the quality of life among users who perform physical-sports activity than among sedentary patients, be it moderate or intense activity. Women who perform physical-sports activity improve their perception of Quality of Life to a greater degree than men. Women improve their CVP in the social sphere and men in the physical sphere, so sports practice is a source of women's socialization.

QUALIDADE DE VIDA DE MULHERES E AS CARACTERÍSTICAS SOCIODEMOGRÁFICAS ASSOCIADAS

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Larissa Giovanna Cazella ◽  
Letícia Yamawaka De Almeida ◽  
Jaqueline Lemos De Oliveira ◽  
Ana Carolina Guidorizzi Zanetti ◽  
Jacqueline De Souza
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Vulnerability ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
Life Assessment ◽  
Sociodemographic Characteristics ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Las Mujeres

Objetivo: analisar as características sociodemográficas associadas à percepção da qualidade de vida de mulheres atendidas na atenção primária. Metodologia: estudo transversal, quantitativo, desenvolvido com 113 mulheres em uma unidade de saúde do interior de São Paulo. Utilizou-se um questionário sociodemográfico e a versão abreviada do instrumento de avaliação de qualidade de vida. Para análise dos dados, foram empreendidos testes de associação. Resultados: a maioria das participantes era de classes sociais menos favorecidas e apresentava boa percepção de qualidade de vida e saúde. Os fatores renda, escolaridade e idade foram os mais relevantes na associação com a qualidade de vida. Conclusão: Apesar de mencionarem boa qualidade de vida e saúde, foram identificados piores resultados nos domínios físicos, psicológicos e meio ambiente.  Os achados reforçam a necessidade de que as ações de saúde estejam contextualizadas aos aspectos sociais/territoriais e vinculadas a políticas mais amplas de redução da vulnerabilidade social. WOMEN'S QUALITY OF LIFE AND ASSOCIATED SOCIO DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICSObjective: to analyze the sociodemographic characteristics associated to the perception of the quality of life of the women attended in the Primary Health Care. Methodology: this cross-sectional quantitative study was carried out with 113 women aged 20 to 65 years in a health unit in the interior of São Paulo. A sociodemographic questionnaire and the abbreviated version of the WHOQOL-bref quality of life assessment instrument were used. For data analysis, association tests were undertaken. Results: the majority of participants were from less favored social classes and had a good perception of quality of life and health. The factors income, schooling and age were the most relevant in the association with quality of life. Conclusion: in view of the sociodemographic characteristics associated with quality of life in the present study, it is emphasized that health actions should be linked to broader policies to reduce social vulnerability, enabling empowerment strategies and, above all, increasing women's access to education and income.Descriptors: Quality of Life; Health Centers; Social Vulnerability; Women; Primary Health Care.CALIDAD DE VIDA DE LAS MUJERES Y LAS CARACTERÍSTICAS SOCIODEMOGRÁFICAS ASSOCIADASObjetivo: analizar las características sociodemográficas asociadas a la percepción de la calidad de vida de mujeres que acuden a atención primaria. Métodos: este estudio cuantitativo transversal se realizó con 113 mujeres de 20 a 65 años en una unidad de salud en el interior de São Paulo. Se utilizó un cuestionario sociodemográfico y la versión abreviada del instrumento de evaluación de calidad de vida WHOQOL-bref. Para el análisis de los datos, se realizaron pruebas de asociación. Resultados: la mayoría de los participantes provenían de clases sociales más bajas y tenían una buena percepción de la calidad de vida y la salud. Los factores ingresos, educación y edad fueron los más relevantes en asociación con la calidad de vida. Conclusión: en vista de las características sociodemográficas asociadas con la calidad de vida en el presente estudio, se enfatiza que las acciones de salud están vinculadas a políticas más amplias para reducir la vulnerabilidad social, permitiendo estrategias de empoderamiento y, sobre todo, aumentando el acceso de las mujeres a educación e ingresos.Descriptores: Calidad de Vida; Centros de Salud; Vulnerabilidad Social; Mujeres; Atención Primaria de Salud.

scholarly journals Qualidade de vida de estudantes de graduação

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rafael Lemes de Aquino ◽  
Douglas Ataniel Alves Xavier ◽  
Meirielen Danubia Marra ◽  
Nubia Fernandes Fernandes Teixeira ◽  
Lorena Silva Vargas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Academic Life ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
Student’S T ◽  
The University

RESUMO Objetivos: avaliar a qualidade de vida de acadêmicos regularmente ativos em uma universidade; verificar se existe associação entre qualidade de vida e sintomas depressivos. Método: trata-se de estudo quantitativo, tipo transversal, aplicar-se-ão três questionários estruturados, autoaplicáveis para mensurar o nível da qualidade de vida e índice de depressão entre acadêmicos. Far-se-á a análise estatística descritiva, empregar-se-á o teste Liliefors e usar-se-ão o teste t de Student. Apresentar-se-ão os resultados em forma de figuras. Resultados esperados: realizar-se-á a correlação entre a qualidade de vida dos estudantes dos cursos de graduação da universidade e a incidência de fatores depressivos com o início da vida acadêmica. Descritores: Depressão; Vida Acadêmica; Qualidade de Vida; Universidade; Estudantes; Educação Superior.ABSTRACT Objectives: to evaluate the quality of life of academically active students in a university; to verify if there is an association between quality of life and depressive symptoms. Method: this is a quantitative cross-sectional study. Three structured, self-administered questionnaires will be applied to measure the level of quality of life and depression index among academics. The descriptive statistical analysis will be done, the Liliefors test will be used and the Student's t-test will be used. The results will be presented in the form of figures. Expected results: the correlation between the quality of life of undergraduate students of the university and the incidence of depressive factors with the beginning of academic life will be realized. Descriptors: Depression; Academic life; Quality of Life; Universities; Students; Education, Higher.RESUMEN Objetivos: evaluar la calidad de vida de los académicos regularmente activos en una universidad; comprobar si existe asociación entre calidad de vida y síntomas depresivos. Método: se trata de estudio cuantitativo, tipo transversal, se aplicarán tres cuestionarios estructurados, autoaplicables para medir el nivel de la calidad de vida e índice de depresión entre académicos. Se hará el análisis estadístico descriptivo, se empleará la prueba Liliefors y se utilizarán la prueba t de Student. Se presentarán los resultados en forma de figuras. Resultados esperados: se realizará la correlación entre la calidad de vida de los estudiantes de los cursos de grado de la universidad y la incidencia de factores depresivos con el inicio de la vida académica. Descriptores: Depresión; Vida académica; Calidad de Vida; Universidades; Estudiantes; Educación Superior.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN DUKUNGAN KELUARGA DENGAN KUALITAS HIDUP ORANG DENGAN GANGGUAN JIWA

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 87
Author(s):  
Kadek Putra Sanchaya ◽  
Ni Made Dian Sulistiowati ◽  
Ni Putu Emy Darma Yanti
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Family Support ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Respondent Characteristics ◽  
The Relationship

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FAMILY SUPPORT AND THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF PEOPLE WITH MENTAL DISORDERS  ABSTRACTMental disorder is one of the most serious health problems. Families have to spend more time to provide care to People with Mental Disorders at home. People with Mental Disorders (ODGJ) usually have problems with quality of life. The study aimed to determine the relationship between family support and the quality of life of People with Mental Disorders / ODGJ. This research is a quantitative research by using cross-sectional design with correlative analytic method. The sample of the research were 39 people selected by non probability sampling technique of purposive sampling. Data collection of respondent characteristics was conducted by using questionnaire of respondent characteristics. The level of family support was assessed by using family support questionnaires proposed by Friedman and the quality of life of the respondents was measured using the SQLS questionnaires. The findings showed that good and moderate family supports have the same percentage of 35.9%, while the results of the quality of life score showed that the majority of respondents had good quality of life (82.1%). Based on the analysis by using Spearman-Rank test, there is a significant correlation between family support and quality of life of respondents with p = 0,000 (p <0,05) and strong correlation value of 0.618 and positive correlation direction which means if family support increases then the quality of life of respondents will increase and vice versa. The future researchers are expected to exercise control over other factors that may affect the quality of life of People with Mental Disorders (ODGJ).

scholarly journals QUALIDADE DE VIDA NO TRABALHO DA EQUIPE DE ENFERMAGEM DO CENTRO CIRÚRGICO

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Arethuza De Melo Brito Carvalho ◽  
Juliana Araújo Cardoso ◽  
Francisca Aline Amaral Da Silva ◽  
Jefferson Abraão Caetano Lira ◽  
Samuel Moura Carvalho
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Working Life ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
Kolmogorov Smirnov ◽  
Room Nursing

Objetivo: avaliar a qualidade de vida no trabalho da equipe de enfermagem do centro cirúrgico. Metodologia: estudo descritivo, de corte transversal e com abordagem quantitativa, desenvolvido com 70 profissionais de enfermagem do centro cirúrgico em um hospital de referência em Teresina (PI), com a aplicação dos questionários sociodemográfico e Quality Working Life Questionnaire-bref. A análise foi realizada com o SPSS versão 21.0, utilizando a correlação de Pearson e os testes alfa de Cronbach, Kolmogorov-Smirnov, Qui-quadrado e regressão linear múltipla, com intervalo de confiança de 95%. Resultados: a maioria dos participantes (62,9%) tiveram menor impacto na qualidade de vida no trabalho, entretanto a renda familiar e a formação acadêmica foram bastante significativas. Conclusão: apesar do trabalho no centro cirúrgico apresentar baixo impacto na qualidade de vida, o domínio psicológico demonstrou impacto considerável, destacando que a preocupação com a saúde do trabalhador e a valorização da equipe de enfermagem ainda precisam avançar.Descritores: Qualidade de vida; Enfermagem de centro cirúrgico; Saúde do trabalhador.QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE WORK OF THE SURGI CAL CENTER NURSING TEAMObjective: to evaluate the quality of life in the work of the nursing staff of the surgical center. Methodology: a descriptive, cross-sectional study with a quantitative approach developed with 70 nursing professionals from a surgical center at a reference hospital in Teresina (PI), with the application of the sociodemographic and Quality Working Life Questionnairebref questionnaires. The analysis was performed with the SPSS version 21.0, using the Pearson correlation and the Cronbach, Kolmogorov-Smirnov, Chi-square and multiple linear regression alpha tests with a 95% confidence interval. Results: the majority of the participants (62.9%) had a lower impact on the quality of life at work, however the family income and academic training were quite significant. Conclusion: Although the work in the surgical center has a low impact on the quality of life, the psychological domain has shown considerable impact, emphasizing that the concern with the health of the worker and the appreciation of the nursing team still need to move forward.Descriptors: Quality of life; Operating Room Nursing; Occupational Health.CALIDAD DE VIDA EN ENFERMERÍA DEL CENTRO DE TRABA JO DE EQUIPO QUIRÚRGICOObjetivo: Evaluar la calidad de vida del personal de enfermería que trabaja en la sala de operaciones. Metodología: enfoque descriptivo, transversal y cuantitativo desarrollado con 70 enfermeras en el quirófano de un hospital de referencia en Teresina (PI), con la aplicación de un cuestionario sociodemográfico y Calidad de Vida Cuestionario de Trabajo-BREF. El análisis se realizó con el programa SPSS versión 21.0 mediante la prueba de correlación de Pearson y alfa de Cronbach, prueba de Kolmogorov-Smirnov, regresión lineal chi-cuadrado y múltiple con un intervalo de confianza del 95%. Resultados: La mayoría de los participantes (62,9%) tenían un menor impacto en la calidad de la vida laboral, aunque el ingreso familiar y la formación académica eran bastante significativa. Conclusión: Aunque el trabajo en la sala de operaciones tiene un bajo impacto en la calidad de vida, el dominio psicológico mostró un impacto considerable, teniendo en cuenta que la preocupación por la salud de los trabajadores y la apreciación del equipo de enfermería todavía tienen que seguir adelante.Descriptores: Calidad de vida; Enfermería de quirófano; Salud laboral.

scholarly journals THE RELATIONSHIP OF BASIC CLINICAL STATUS WITH THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF HIV AND AIDS PATIENTS

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 246
Author(s):  
Lilis Masyfufah ◽  
Erwin Astha Triyono
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Smoking Status ◽  
Clinical Status ◽  
Immune Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
Hiv And Aids ◽  
Cd4 Count ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Background: The success of individual antiretroviral drug (ARV) treatment in patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) was determined by conducting a routine evaluation of the patients’ Cluster of Differentiation 4 (CD4) count. The indicators used to measure the success of the HIV and AIDS treatment were mortality, mobility, and quality of life (QoL). Purpose: The purpose of this research was to analyze the relationship between clinical status (smoking status, duration of ARV therapy, the CD4 count, and body mass index [BMI]) and the QoL of patients with HIV and AIDS who were stable during treatment. Methods: This type of research was quantitative analytical research with a cross-sectional design. This research was conducted at Dr. Soetomo Hospital, Surabaya, from September to November 2017. The study population was patients with HIV and AIDS in Dr. Soetomo Hospital, Surabaya. The research sample was taken by purposive sampling with the inclusion criteria being patients with HIV and AIDS who had been treated for ≥6 months with adherence ≥95% and who came directly to the hospital. Results: The majority of respondents were female (53.36%), junior/senior high school graduates (66.67%), married (62.22%), non-smoking (75.56%), had undergone ARV therapy for ±10 years (77.78%), and had a QoL in the adequate category (62.22%). The basic clinical status with a significant relationship with the respondents’ QoL were the CD4 count (p = 0.00) and BMI (p = 0.00). Conclusion: There was a relationship of the CD4 count and BMI with the QoL of the patients with HIV and AIDS.

scholarly journals VIVENCIANDO O CLIMATÉRIO: PERCEPÇÕES E VIVÊNCIAS DE MULHERES ATENDIDAS NA ATENÇÃO BÁSICA

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tereza Maria Mageroska Vieira ◽  
Cristiane Richter De Araujo ◽  
Elvira Carvalho da Silva De Souza ◽  
Maria Antonia Ramos Costa ◽  
Élen Ferraz Teston ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hormone Replacement ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Semistructured Interview ◽  
Health Unit ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Las Mujeres ◽  
Experiences Of Women

Objetivo: apreender as percepções de mulheres que vivenciam o climatério. Metodologia: estudo descritivo exploratório com abordagem qualitativa, realizado na Unidade Básica de Saúde de um município do Noroeste do Paraná. Os dados foram coletados por meio de entrevista semiestruturada junto a 16 mulheres em dezembro de 2016 e submetidos a análise de conteúdo, modalidade temática. Resultados: as percepções das mulheres que vivenciam o climatério resultou em duas categorias: Vivenciando o climatério e a menopausa: sinais e sintomas; e Tratamento utilizado no climatério. Observou-se a influência direta dos sinais e sintomas na qualidade de vida dessas mulheres e muitas vezes a não procura por reposição hormonal devido ao desconhecimento. Conclusão: o acolhimento e atendimento integral à mulher deve fazer parte da rotina de cuidado dos profissionais, em especial da Atenção Básica, oportunizando o conhecimento das necessidades particulares e o planejamento de ações de cuidado.Descritores: Saúde da mulher, Climatério, Atenção Primária à Saúde.LIVING THE CLIMATE: PERCEPTIONS AND EXPERIENCES OF WOMEN SERVED IN BASIC ATTENTIONObjectives: to apprehend the perceptions of women who experience the climacteric. Methodology: descriptive exploratory study with a qualitative approach, carried out at the Basic Health Unit of a municipality in the Northwest of Paraná. Data were collected through a semistructured interview with 16 women in December 2016 and submitted to content analysis, thematic modality. Results: the perceptions of women experiencing climacteric resulted in two categories: experiencing climacteric and menopause: signs and symptoms; and Treatment used in climacteric. It was observed the direct influence of signs and symptoms on the quality of life of these women and often the search for hormone replacement due to ignorance. Conclusion: the reception and integral care of the woman should be part of the routine of care of the professionals, especially of the Basic Attention, providing the knowledge of the particular needs and the planning of care actions.Descriptores: Women’s Health, Climacteric, Primary Health Care.EXPERIMENTANDO EL CLIMATERIO: PERCEPCIONES Y VIVENCIAS MUJERES RESPONDIERON EN ATENCIÓN PRIMARIAObjetivo: aprehender las percepciones de mujeres que experimentan el climaterio. Metodología: estudio descriptivo exploratorio con abordaje cualitativo, realizado en la Unidad Básica de Salud de un municipio del Noroeste de Paraná. Los datos fueron recolectados por medio de una entrevista semiestructurada junto a 16 mujeres en diciembre de 2016 y sometidos a análisis de contenido, modalidad temática. Resultados: las percepciones de las mujeres que experimentan el climaterio resultaron en dos categorías: Vivenciando el climaterio y la menopausia: signos y síntomas; y Tratamiento utilizado en el climaterio. Se observó la influencia directa de los signos y síntomas en la calidad de vida de esas mujeres y muchas veces la no busca por reposición hormonal debido al desconocimiento. Conclusión: la acogida y atención integral a la mujer debe formar parte de la rutina de cuidado de los profesionales, en especial de la Atención Básica, oportunizando el conocimiento de las necesidades particulares y la planificación de acciones de cuidado.Descriptores: Salud de la mujer, Climaterio, Atención primaria de salud.

Visitation and quality of life among older adults in jail

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephanie Grace Prost ◽  
Meghan A. Novisky
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Social Relationships ◽  
Developmental Theory ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Younger Adults ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose The purpose of this paper aims to examine differences in measures of and relationships between visitation and quality of life (QOL) among older and younger jailed adults. The authors also explored the contribution of visitation to QOL among adults in this setting. The authors anticipated fewer visits and lower QOL among older adults. Framed by psychosocial developmental theory, the authors also anticipated a larger effect in the relationship between visitation and QOL among older rather than younger adults and that visitation would contribute most readily to psychological QOL. Design/methodology/approach Cross-sectional data from a large US jail were used (n = 264). The authors described the sample regarding visitation and QOL measures among older (≥45) and younger adults (≤44) and examined differences in measures of and relationships between visitation and QOL using independent sample t-tests and bivariate analyses. The authors explored the contribution of visitation to psychological, social relationships, physical and environmental QOL among jailed adults using hierarchical multiple linear regression. Findings Older adults had fewer family visits and lower physical QOL than younger adults, disparities were moderate in effect (d range = 0.33–0.35). A significant difference also emerged between groups regarding the visitation and environmental QOL relationship (z = 1.66, p <0.05). Visitation contributed to variation in physical and social relationships QOL among jailed adults (Beta range = 0.19–0.24). Originality/value Limited research exists among jailed older adults and scholars have yet to examine the relationship between visitation and QOL among persons in these settings.

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