scholarly journals Body mass index and quality of life among students aged nineteen to twenty two years

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (22) ◽  
pp. 13-17
Author(s):  
Nada Arseni ◽  
Hans-Eric Reitmayer
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Short Form ◽  
The Body ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Short Form Health

AbstractAim: The purpose of this research is to identify and analyze the association of the Body Mass Index (BMI) and quality of life (QoL) components in students aged 19 to 22 that attended physical education classes once a week during a whole semester. The students come from different faculties of the West University of Timişoara.Methods: The research was conducted during the physical education classes to which they participated during one semester. The research has begun in October 2018 and ended in January 2019. A total of 400 students were asked to participate in this study, 200 female and 200 male students. As research methods, we used the RAND 36 Item Short Form Health Survey SF-36 questionnaire to assess the quality of life, as well as the statistical-mathematical method.Results: Our results showed that 66% of the students had a normal BMI, 12% are underweight, 17% are overweight and 12% are obese. It has been found that the quality of life score does not depend on the body mass index. No correlation has been found between the QOL total score and BMI in neither male students r=0.035, R²=0.0012, p=0.62, nor female students r=-0.01, R²<0.001, p=0.88.

scholarly journals Nutritional differences in malnourished patients according to their liquid-intake habits after hospital discharge

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Cristina Casals ◽  
María Ángeles Vázquez Sánchez ◽  
José Luis Casals Sánchez ◽  
Ernesto Suárez-Cadenas
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Hospital Discharge ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Functional Dependency ◽  
The Body ◽  
Liquid Intake

Introduction: Malnutrition is a serious and relatively common problem among hospitalized patients; moreover, it is known that a good hydration state contributes to health and wellbeing. Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between nutritional status, functional dependency, quality of life and liquid-intake habits in malnourished patients after hospital discharge. Methods: Cross-sectional descriptive study in 91 patients (45 males) who presented malnutrition at hospital discharge. The patients were grouped according to their liquid intake estimated through the Mini Nutritional Assessment questionnaire: 3-5 glasses (n = 42), and > 5 glasses (n = 46); removing from analysis < 3 glasses of liquid intake (n = 3). The body mass index, weight, Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (MUST), functional dependency (Barthel questionnaire), and quality of life (Short Form 12 Health Survey [SF-12]) were assessed 2-months after discharge. Results: The > 5 glasses liquid intake group showed better nutritional status than the 3-5 glasses intake group, for weight (p < 0.001), body mass index (p = 0.001), and MUST scale (p = 0.020). Additionally, the > 5 glasses liquid intake group signifi cantly scored higher values in the total SF-12 questionnaire (p = 0.013), presenting better self-reported quality of life, and higher functional independency in the Barthel index (p = 0.037) than the 3-5 glasses liquid intake group (p = 0.013). Conclusions: Although further research is needed to elucidate the characteristics of this relationship, descriptive comparisons between groups showed favorable nutritional status, functional independency and quality of life for the > 5 glasses of liquid intake compared with the 3-5 glasses of liquid intake group during a 2-months follow-up.

scholarly journals Differences in exercise capacity and health-related quality of life according to the body mass index in patients with COPD

Pulmonology ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jhonatan Betancourt-Peña ◽  
Juan Carlos Ávila-Valencia ◽  
Diana Milena Diaz-Vidal ◽  
Vicente Benavides-Córdoba
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Exercise Capacity ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
The Body ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

COMPARING QUALITY OF LIFE AMONG PEOPLE WITH DIFFERENT PATTERNS AND SEVERITIES OF KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS

2006 ◽  
Vol 10 (01) ◽  
pp. 47-55 ◽  
Author(s):  
Boonsin Tangtrakulwanich ◽  
Virasakdi Chongsuvivatwong ◽  
Alan F. Geater
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Knee Osteoarthritis ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Southern Thailand ◽  
Skyline View ◽  
Short Form Health ◽  
Severe Grade

Objective: To identify what extent different patterns and severities of involvement affect quality of life of people suffering knee osteoarthritis. Methods: This population-based survey involved 288 women and 288 men aged 40 years or older from Songkhla province, southern Thailand. Quality of life was measured using the Medical Outcome Study Short Form Health sutvery (SF-36) and Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC). Radiographic investigation included antero-posterior and skyline view of both knees. Osteoarthritis was categorized into 3 patterns; isolated patellofemoral, isolated tibiofemoral and combined with diagnosis based on Kellgren & Lawrence grade 2 or higher. Results: Quality of life as measured by SF-36 and WOMAC showed poorer score in moderate or severe grade than in mild grade of severity. Isolated patellofemoral and combined patterns demonstrated showed poorer scores on both WOMAC and SF-36 than isolated tibiofemoral pattern. Body mass index, income level and pattern of involvement could independently predict total scores of WOMAC, while age, marital status and pattern of involvement affected total score of SF-36. Conclusion: Pattern of involvement is a better predictor of quality of life than disease severity in patients with knee osteoarthritis.

Abstract 103: Determinants of Quality of Life in Permanent Pacemaker Patients: a Cross-Sectional Analysis

2014 ◽  
Vol 7 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rhanderson N Cardoso ◽  
Daniel Garcia ◽  
Alexandre Benjo ◽  
Francisco Macedo ◽  
Cesar Benjo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Permanent Pacemaker ◽  
Smoking History ◽  
Categorical Variables ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sf 36

Background: Permanent pacemakers (PPM) have improved cardiovascular outcomes and quality of life (QoL) in patients with a wide variety of cardiac rhythm disturbances. Nevertheless, misperceptions about the safety of daily activities (SODA) and associated factors can compromise patients’ absolute well-being. We aimed to study factors associated with worst QoL in PPM patients. Methods: PPM patients from a tertiary hospital answered an 18-question questionnaire about their perception on the SODA, which was scored based on misperception rate. Patients also answered SF-36, a validated QoL questionnaire which is scored from 0 to 100 on each of its 8 scales. Baseline characteristics were compared to average on SF-36 scales in a cross-sectional model by t-test for categorical variables and by univariable regression for continuous variables. Statistical analysis was done with Stata software 10.0 (Texas). Results: A total of 75 PPM patients aged 65.3±12 years were included, of which 31 (41%) were males. Most common reason for PPM was 3rd degree atrioventricular block (44%). Body mass index (p=0.019) and misperception rate on SODA (p=0.003) presented a significant negative regression coefficient with SF-36 average. Age, gender, average income, Chagas disease etiology, diabetes, hypertension, ejection fraction, NYHA classification, previous myocardial infarction (MI), smoking history and peripheral vascular disease were not significantly associated with SF-36 QoL results. Conclusions: In a cross-sectional study, body mass index and misperceptions about the safety of daily-life activities were associated with worst quality of life in patients with permanent pacemaker. These results suggest that optimal physician education of patients and their families about the SODA for PPM patients may ultimately improve patients’ well-being.

Evaluation of the quality of life of chronic renal patients in hemodialysis - a cross-current study / Avaliação da qualidade de vida de pacientes renais crônicos em hemodiálise – um estudo transversal

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 186-191
Author(s):  
Camila Zanesco ◽  
Erica De Brito Pitilin ◽  
Maíra Rossetto ◽  
Débora Tavares de Resende e Silva
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Short Form Health Survey ◽  
Medical Outcomes ◽  
Form Health ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Outcomes Study ◽  
Cross Current ◽  
Short Form Health

Objetivo: Caracterizar os pacientes com DRC em tratamento de hemodiálise (HD) de uma clínica do oeste catarinense, suas relações e variáveis sociodemográficas, e, a sua QV. Metodologia: Estudo transversal descritivo, com 116 pacientes com DRC em HD. Para coleta dos dados usou-se questionário sociodemográfico e o intrumento Medical Outcomes Study 36 – Item Short – Form Health Survey (SF-36). Resultados: Houve prevalência da população com idade igual ou > 60 anos, caucasianos (74,77%), do sexo masculino (54,31%), destaca-se a presença de profissões relacionadas a classe média ebaixa e quantidade de anos de estudo reduzidos. Em relação a comorbidades, prevaleceu a Hipertensão Arterial Sistêmica(38,79%). Quanto a QV as limitações por aspectos físicos tiveram menores médias (29,09) e limitações em atividades sociais maior média (73,71). Conclusão: A QV negativa têm repercussões pessoais, familiares e sociais devido ao impacto da doença na rotina de atividades de vida diária dos doentes renais.

scholarly journals The Effect of Physical Activity and High Body Mass Index on Health-Related Quality of Life in Individuals with Metabolic Syndrome

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (10) ◽  
pp. 3728
Author(s):  
Alba Marcos-Delgado ◽  
Tania Fernández-Villa ◽  
Miguel Ángel Martínez-González ◽  
Jordi Salas-Salvadó ◽  
Dolores Corella ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

The main objective of this study was to examine the relationship between the level of physical activity (PA) and the degree of obesity with health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in individuals with metabolic syndrome (MetS) who participated in the Predimed-Plus study. A total of 6875 subjects between 55 and 75 years of age with MetS were selected and randomized in 23 Spanish centers. Subjects were classified according to categories of body mass index (BMI). PA was measured with the validated Registre Gironí del Cor (REGICOR) questionnaire and subjects were classified according to their PA level (light, moderate, vigorous) and the HRQoL was measured with the validated short-form 36 (SF-36) questionnaire. By using the ANOVA model, we found a positive and statistically significant association between the level of PA and the HRQoL (aggregated physical and mental dimensions p < 0.001), but a negative association with higher BMI in aggregated physical dimensions p < 0.001. Furthermore, women obtained lower scores compared with men, more five points in all fields of SF-36. Therefore, it is essential to promote PA and body weight control from primary care consultations to improve HRQoL, paying special attention to the differences that sex incurs.

A comparison of quality of life in adolescents with epilepsy or asthma using the Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36)

2012 ◽  
Vol 101 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 157-165 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ji Wang ◽  
Yi Wang ◽  
Li Bo Wang ◽  
Hui Xu ◽  
Xiao-lei Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Survey ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Short Form Health Survey ◽  
Form Health ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Short Form Health

scholarly journals Relationship Between Symptomatic Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus and Quality of Life, Body Mass Index, Age, Size and Anatomic Location

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 2473011417S0001
Author(s):  
Riccardo D’Ambrosi ◽  
Camilla Maccario ◽  
Federico Giuseppe Usuelli
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Lesion Size ◽  
Osteochondral Lesions ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Anatomic Location ◽  
Posterior Group

Category: Ankle Introduction/Purpose: The aim of the study was to assess the relationship between symptomatic osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLTs) and age, Body Mass Index (BMI), quality of life (QOL), size and anatomic location. Methods: Fifty-two patients with chronic OLTs were analyzed including BMI, Visual Analgoue Scale (VAS), American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS), Short-Form Healt Survey (SF-12 divided into Mental (MCS) and Physical (PCS) score) and the 12-Item General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12). Every patient underwent magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) examinations. We carried out a sub-analysis by dividing the talus into 6 areas, 3 vertical (medial, central and lateral group) and 3 horizontal (anterior, middle and posterior group). Results: There were 31 (60%) male and 21 (40%) female patients. Mean MCS and PCS resulted respectively 43.9 and 35.2. OLTs were located as follows: medial 20 (38.50%); central 13 (24.0%); and lateral 19 (36.50%); anterior 24 (46.15%); middle 16 (30.77%); and posterior 12 (23.08%). No significant differences were found among different groups with the exception of the anterior and posterior group for MCS (p=0.021). In central group we identified a negative correlation (R=-0.672) between aging and AOFAS and a positive correlation between BMI and lesion size. We found a positive correlation between CT and MRI in each group. Conclusion: OLTs impact patients quality of life particularly in the physical component. Additionally, in patients with central lesions we found a positive linear correlation between lesion size and BMI and a worsening of the ankle with increasing age.

scholarly journals Quality of life in elderly people assisted by a family health unit / Qualidade de vida em idosos assistidos por uma unidade de saúde da família

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
pp. 1453-1459
Author(s):  
Gracielle Pampolim ◽  
Alaércia De Melo Recla ◽  
Rafaela Guio Suzana ◽  
Isabelle Gadiolli Verzola ◽  
Luciana Carrupt Machado Sogame
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Family Health ◽  
Health Unit ◽  
Short Form Health Survey ◽  
Form Health ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Short Form Health

Objetivo: verificar os fatores associados a percepção regular/negativa da qualidade de vida entre idosos. Métodos: estudo observacional transversal realizado com 171 idosos de uma Unidade de Saúde da Família. A variável desfecho foi a qualidade de vida, avaliada através do Short Form Health Survey – SF-36, as variáveis independentes foram características sociodemográficas, de moradia, hábitos de vida e condições de saúde. Os dados foram analisados através do teste Chi-Quadrado de Pearson. Resultados: dos idosos entrevistados, 98 (57,3%) perceberam sua qualidade de vida como regular/negativa. Ser do sexo feminino, restrito ao lar, não praticar atividade física, de lazer ou atividades ofertadas pela Unidade de Saúde; auto-avaliar negativamente sua saúde, apresentar multimorbidade, polifarmacia, sintomas depressivos, risco de quedas e funcionalidade comprometida, estiveram associadas com o desfecho. Conclusão: incentivar o idoso a participar de atividades que promovam sociabilização e manutenção da funcionalidade é fundamental para preservação ou recuperação de sua qualidade de vida.  

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