A Study of the Unidimensionality and Cumulativeness of the MOS Short-Form General Health Survey

1994 ◽  
Vol 74 (2) ◽  
pp. 467-470 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Moorer ◽  
T. P. B. M. Suurmeijer
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Functioning ◽  
Health Survey ◽  
General Health ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Health Perceptions ◽  
Scale Analysis ◽  
Physical Pain ◽  
General Health Survey ◽  
Hierarchical Scale

The unidimensionality and cumulativeness of the subscales Health Perceptions, Mental Health, Physical Pain, and Social Functioning of the MOS Short-form General Health Survey were investigated using the Mokken Scale Analysis for Polychotomous Items (MSP). From the analyses, two unidimensional, cumulative subscales appeared, Health Perceptions including the item on Social Functioning, and Mental Health. Both subscales met the requirements of the Mokken model, with the first scale being a ‘moderately strong’ hierarchical scale ( H = 0.49, rho = 0.89) and the second a ‘weak’ hierarchical scale ( H = 0.38, rho = 0.85).

scholarly journals Depressão e qualidade de vida em jovens de 18 a 24 anos no sul do Brasil

2011 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 103-108 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariane Ricardo Acosta Lopez ◽  
Juliane Portella Ribeiro ◽  
Liliane da Costa Ores ◽  
Karen Jansen ◽  
Luciano Dias de Mattos Souza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Survey ◽  
General Health ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Medical Outcomes ◽  
Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview ◽  
General Health Survey ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Outcomes Study

OBJETIVO: Investigar a associação entre depressão e qualidade de vida em jovens de 18 a 24 anos de idade. MÉTODO: Estudo transversal de base populacional, composto por 1.560 jovens de 18 a 24 anos residentes na zona urbana de Pelotas (RS). A seleção amostral foi realizada por conglomerados: da divisão censitária de 448 setores, 97 foram sorteados aleatoriamente. A avaliação da depressão foi realizada através do Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI), e a qualidade de vida foi mensurada pela Medical Outcomes Study Short-Form General Health Survey (SF-36), ambos validados para uso em língua portuguesa. RESULTADOS: A prevalência de depressão foi de 12,6%. A média dos escores de qualidade de vida entre os oito domínios do SF-36 foi menor entre os jovens com depressão, apresentando associação significativa no teste t para todos os domínios (p = 0,000). CONCLUSÃO: Jovens com indicativo de depressão apresentaram menores níveis de qualidade de vida nos domínios explorados.

scholarly journals CHANGES OF LIFE QUALITY SCORE DEPENDING ON THE ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION DEGREE IN THE GENDER ASPECT

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 16-22
Author(s):  
O.A. Alifer
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Arterial Hypertension ◽  
Social Functioning ◽  
General Health ◽  
Role Functioning ◽  
Physical Pain ◽  
Vital Force ◽  
Quality Of Life Indicators

Relevance. Hypertension is one of the most common chronic diseases, for which currently the goal of therapy is not so much recovery as improving circulatory function with a satisfactory quality of life. Objective: to determine the impact of different degrees of hypertension on quality of life in female and male patients. Materials and methods. 126 patients with arterial hypertension underwent examination, including 86 women (68%), 40 men (32%) aged 40 to 81 years (mean age 61.9 ± 0.3 years). Arterial hypertension of I degree had 19 people (15.1%), II degree - 65 patients (51.6%), III degree - 42 people (33.3%). The control group consisted of 43 healthy individuals who did not differ from the main group in terms of demographics. Surveys of patients to assess the quality of life conducted with the questionnaire SF-36 (Short Form-36) at each follow-up. Quality of life indicators has value in points. Results. The analysis of quality of life indicators in the group of healthy people found that the level of quality of life in men is much higher than in healthy women: "physical pain", "role functioning" - P1-P2> 0.5; "Physical functioning" - P1-P2 <0.001; "Physical health" - P1-P2> 0.5, except for the scale "general health" - P1-P2 <0.05 (77.2 ± 3.02 vs. 63.75 ± 2.81). The comparison of the quality of life of patients with hypertension of I degree and patients with arterial hypertension of III degrees found reliable differences on the scales "Vitality" (P1-P3 <0.001), and "Social functioning" (P1-P3 <0.5). In patients with II and III degrees of arterial hypertension indicators of quality of life were low in themselves and differed on a scale "role functioning" of the questionnaire: "Vital force" (P2-P3> 0,5); "Role functioning" (P2-P3 <0.5); "Mental health" (P2-P3> 0.5). Patients with hypertension of the I degree in comparison with arterial hypertension of the II degree had reliably higher indicators of quality of life on scales "vital force" (80,0 ± 3,93 points) and "role functioning" (77,1 ± 4,04 points) ), but reduced indicators of "social functioning" and "mental health" (48.7 ± 7.35 and 47.41 ± 2.39 points, respectively). Patients with hypertension of I degree and III degree showed reliable differences on the scales "vital force" (P1-P3 <0.001) and "social functioning" (P1-P3 <0.5); and patients with hypertension of II and III degrees showed a significant decrease in all indicators of quality of life, especially on the scales "social functioning" and "mental health" (up to 31.5 ± 5.19 and up to 40.31 ± 2.23 points, respectively). Patients with hypertension of I degree had a decrease in general health (87.1 ± 3.16), physical function (82.6 ± 2.86), and physical pain (87.1 ± 3.16). Patients with II degree of hypertension had a significant reduction in role functioning (32.4 ± 5.19), physical pain, and general health (36.0 ± 6.12 and 42.26 ± 2.68 points, respectively). Conclusions. Hypertension significantly affects the quality of life. The state of health of patients with hypertension significantly limited their physical activity.

The Mos Short-Form General Health Survey: Single Item vs Multiple Measures of Health-Related Quality of Life: Some Nuances

1992 ◽  
Vol 70 (2) ◽  
pp. 608-610 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. I. J. M. Kempen
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Survey ◽  
General Health ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Single Item ◽  
General Health Survey ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Researchers concluded that Item 2 of the Short-form General Health Survey of the Medical Outcomes Study can be used as a single-item measure of health-related quality of life. This conclusion is tested again on a random sample of elderly people in the Netherlands. Although it can be concluded that the psychometric properties of the short form are satisfactory, the use of the single item as a measure of health-related quality of life is discussed.

scholarly journals Transtornos mentais comuns e qualidade de vida em jovens: uma amostra populacional de Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil

2011 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 440-448 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen Jansen ◽  
Thaíse Campos Mondin ◽  
Liliane da Costa Ores ◽  
Luciano Dias de Mattos Souza ◽  
Caroline Elizabeth Konradt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Survey ◽  
General Health ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Rio Grande ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Rio Grande Do Sul ◽  
Medical Outcomes ◽  
General Health Survey ◽  
Sf 36

O objetivo foi verificar a prevalência de transtornos mentais comuns (TMC) e sua associação com qualidade de vida em jovens da cidade de Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil. Estudo transversal de base populacional com jovens de 18 a 24 anos. A seleção amostral foi realizada por conglomerados. Para a investigação dos transtornos mentais comuns foi aplicado o Self Report Questionnaire (SRQ-20), enquanto os níveis de qualidade de vida foram mensurados por intermédio da Medical Outcomes Survey Short-form General Health Survey (SF-36). A prevalência de TMC na amostra estudada foi de 24,5% (N = 382), apresentando-se mais evidente entre as mulheres, entre aqueles que pertenciam à menor classe socioeconômica (D ou E), não estavam estudando, não estavam trabalhando, consumiram álcool e usaram tabaco pelo menos uma vez na última semana e que fizeram uso de alguma substância ilícita nos últimos três meses. Os jovens com TMC obtiveram uma menor média nos escores da SF-36 em todos os domínios de qualidade de vida avaliados. Deve-se investir em medidas preventivas de TMC no intuito de proporcionar uma melhor qualidade de vida à população.

A short dance-exercise intervention as a strategy for improving quality of life in inactive workers

2017 ◽  
Vol 76 (8) ◽  
pp. 936-945 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yaira Barranco-Ruiz ◽  
Sandra Mandic ◽  
Susana Paz-Viteri ◽  
Marcela Guerendiain ◽  
FaustoVinicio Sandoval ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Functioning ◽  
General Health ◽  
Exercise Intervention ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Emotional Role

Objective: To investigate the effects of a short exercise intervention based on the use of a Zumba Fitness® programme on the quality of life (QoL) in inactive adult workers. Design: Non-experimental pre-test/post-test study involving one experimental group of inactive university workers. Setting: Riobamba in the Andean region of central Ecuador. Methods: A total of 60 inactive adults working at a university (age: 39 ± 1.0 years; 80% women, who used to perform < 150 min of moderate-vigorous physical activity per week) completed a 5-week Zumba Fitness® exercise intervention (three classes per week, 60 minutes per class; outside of work hours). QoL was assessed using the 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) administered at baseline, post-intervention and 2 months after the intervention. Data were analysed using a per-protocol analysis. Results: The 5-week intervention improved six out of eight subscales of QoL, including general health (baseline: 63.6±2.51; post-intervention: 68.0±2.5; p = .007), physical role (baseline: 82.1±3.8; post-intervention: 90.6±3.3; p = .029), emotional role (baseline: 71.3±5.0; post-intervention: 88.3±3.9; p = .001), social functioning (baseline: 76.9±2.6; post-intervention: 83.9 ± 2.6; p = .010), vitality (baseline: 60.4±2.8; post-intervention: 69.8±2.4; p < .001), mental health (baseline: 72.4±2.5; post-intervention: 80.4±2.3; p < .001) and the health transition perception item (baseline: 53.9±3.5; post-intervention: 63.6±3.1; p = .001). No statistical differences were found between post-intervention and 2-month follow-up; however, the majority of subscales which improved post-intervention (general health, emotional role, social functioning, vitality and mental health) were maintained at 2-month follow-up showing differences ( p < .05) compared to baseline. Conclusion: A 5-week exercise intervention based on Zumba Fitness® programme could improve QoL in inactive adult workers and most improvements could be maintained at 2 months post-intervention.

The MOS Short-form General Health Survey

Medical Care ◽  
1988 ◽  
Vol 26 (7) ◽  
pp. 724-735 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anita L. Stewart ◽  
Ron D. Hays ◽  
John E. Ware
Keyword(s):  
Health Survey ◽  
General Health ◽  
Short Form ◽  
General Health Survey

scholarly journals Examining lottery play and risk among young people in Great Britain

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sasha Stark ◽  
Heather Wardle ◽  
Isabel Burdett
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Great Britain ◽  
Young People ◽  
Health Survey ◽  
General Health ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
Mental Health Disorders ◽  
Mental Wellbeing ◽  
Gambling Problems ◽  
Health Disorders

Purpose & Significance: Despite the popularity of lottery and scratchcards and some evidence of gambling problems among players, limited research focuses on the risks of lottery and scratchcard play and predictors of problems, especially among young people. The purpose of this project is to examine whether lottery and scratchcard participation is related to gambling problems among 16-24 year olds in Great Britain and whether general and mental health and gambling behaviours explain this relationship. Methodology: Samples of 16-24 year olds were pooled from the 2012, 2015, and 2016 Gambling in England and Scotland: Combined Data from the Health Survey for England and the Scottish Health Survey (n=3,454). Bivariate analyses and Firth method logistic regression were used to examine the relationship between past-year lottery and scratchcard participation and gambling problems, assessing the attenuating role of mental wellbeing, mental health disorders, self-assessed general health, and playing other games in past year. Results: There is a significant association between scratchcard play and gambling problems. The association somewhat attenuated but remained significant after taking into account wellbeing, mental health disorders, general health, and engagement in other gambling activities. Findings also show that gambling problems are further predicted by age (20-24 years), gender (male), lower wellbeing, and playing any other gambling games. Implications: Results are valuable for informing youth-focused education, decisions around the legal age for National Lottery products, and the development of safer gambling initiatives for high risk groups and behaviours, such as scratchcard play.

Effects of Panax Ginseng on Quality of Life

2002 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 375-379 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer M Ellis ◽  
Prabashni Reddy
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Social Functioning ◽  
Panax Ginseng ◽  
General Health ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
General Health Status ◽  
Health Status Questionnaire

OBJECTIVE: To assess the time-dependent effects of Panax ginseng on health-related quality of life (HRQOL) by use of a general health status questionnaire. METHODS: Subjects were randomized in a double-blind manner to P. ginseng 200 mg/d (n = 15) or placebo (n = 15) for 8 weeks. The Short Form-36 Health Survey version 2 (SF-36v2), a validated general health status questionnaire, was used to assess HRQOL at baseline and at 4 and 8 weeks. HRQOL between the groups was compared by use of repeated-measures analysis of covariance. A p value <0.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS: There were no significant differences in baseline demographics and SF-36v2 scores between the groups. After 4 weeks of therapy, higher scores in social functioning ( P. ginseng 54.9 ± 4.6 vs. placebo 49.2 ± 6.5; p = 0.014), mental health ( P. ginseng 52.2 ± 7.7 vs. placebo 47.2 ± 7.3; p = 0.075), and the mental component summary ( P. ginseng 51.3 ± 7.4 vs. placebo 44.3 ± 8.3; p = 0.019) scales were observed in patients randomized to P. ginseng; these differences did not persist to the 8-week time point. The incidence of adverse effects was 33% in the P. ginseng group compared with 17% in the placebo group (p = 0.40). Subjects given P. ginseng (58%) were more likely to state that they received active therapy than subjects given placebo (17%; p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: P. ginseng improves aspects of mental health and social functioning after 4 weeks of therapy, although these differences attenuate with continued use.

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