scholarly journals Do chronological age and selected socio-demographic factors affect quality of life in females with breast cancer?

2009 ◽  
Vol 72 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Magdalena Skrzypczak ◽  
Piotr Łaski ◽  
Urszula Czerniak ◽  
Witold Kycler
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Positive Emotions ◽  
Subjective Evaluation ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Chronological Age ◽  
Social Avoidance ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors ◽  
Cognitive Problems

Do chronological age and selected socio-demographic factors affect quality of life in females with breast cancer?The main aim of this study is to determine whether chronological age and selected socio-demographic factors affect quality of life in females with breast cancer. The sample group consisted of 145 females between 32.0 and 84.4 years of age, after radical surgery treatment, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and undergoing hormonotherapy. The results indicate no significant differences between individuals varied by chronological age, and by place of residence. The time elapsed since the diagnosis was a significant differentiating factor in terms of the self-reported extent of positive emotions, cognitive problems and sexual functioning. Higher educated females were more inclined to social avoidance and more severely affected by fatigue - those with partners more so than single ones. The distress related to the disease and its treatment degrades the patients' quality of life so severely that other factors, such as socio-demographic, chronological age or period since diagnosis, do not play as an important role in a subjective evaluation of quality of life. One needs to be cognizant of the variety of coexisting factors, including psychological and characterological, that contribute to the quality of life evaluation.

scholarly journals Quality of Life of Women with Breast Cancer and Socio-Demographic Factors

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 185-193
Author(s):  
Magdalena Konieczny ◽  
Elżbieta Cipora ◽  
Katarzyna Sygit ◽  
Andrzej Fal
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors

scholarly journals Evaluation of the roles of HIV co-infection and socio-demographic factors as determinants of Quality of Life among Nigerians with Tuberculosis

2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-29
Author(s):  
Peter J Olagunju ◽  
Olukemi O Odukoya ◽  
Andrew T Olagunju ◽  
Mobolanle R Balogun
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
World Health ◽  
Physical Aspect ◽  
Global Public Health ◽  
World Health Organization Quality ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors

Background: Tuberculosis [TB] remains a major global public health problem, and particularly in resource-restricted settings with disproportionately high burden. This study is aimed at assessing quality of life [QoL] and the roles of HIV co-infection along with socio-demographic factors on QoL among subjects with TB.Methodology: This is a multi-center cross-sectional study among 440 participants recruited by multi-stage sampling technique across 40 Directly Observed Treatment Short-course [DOTS] centres. Interviews were done using designed questionnaire to collect information on socio-demographic and clinical details of respondents. Subsequently, the World Health Organization Quality of Life-BREF [WHOQOL-BREF] questionnaire was used to evaluate QoL.Results: Most (61.1%) of the participants was aged between 21 and 40 years, 61.6% were married and 74.5% had a paid job. Majority of the subjects reported fair QoL across all domains. Employment status and monthly income were significantly associated with participants overall QoL and their satisfaction with health (p<0.05). Also, age, gender, marital status, ethnicity and educational status were significantly associated with the social domain of QoL. The HIV co-infection was found to be significantly associated with the physical aspect of their QoL (p<0.05).Conclusion: Optimal treatment of HIV co-infection and incorporation of psychosocial medicine into TB management are indicated for improved QoL. Similarly, routine assessment of QoL is desirable.Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.17(1) 2018 p.21-29

scholarly journals Impact of medical and demographic factors on long-term quality of life and body image of breast cancer patients

2003 ◽  
Vol 14 (7) ◽  
pp. 1064-1071 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Härtl ◽  
W. Janni ◽  
R. Kästner ◽  
H. Sommer ◽  
B. Strobl ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients

The importance of socio-demographic factors for the quality of life of adults with congenital heart disease

2010 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 169-177 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthäus Vigl ◽  
Eva Niggemeyer ◽  
Alfred Hager ◽  
Gerda Schwedler ◽  
Siegfried Kropf ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Congenital Heart Disease ◽  
Heart Disease ◽  
Congenital Heart ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors

scholarly journals Impact of Socio-demographic factors on Quality of life in Medical Students of Eastern Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 250-257
Author(s):  
Mohammad Ayoob ◽  
Abdulrehman Alsultan ◽  
Nurjahan Begam ◽  
Saleh Al Sumaih ◽  
Hamad Waleed Albuali
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Family Type ◽  
Monthly Income ◽  
Undergraduate Medical Students ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors ◽  
Academic Year

Background: Quality of life of medical students may influenced by different socio-demographic components and disrupt their capability to study medicine. An in-depth exploration of these elements may encourage enhancement in learning and retention of medical students. Aim: This study was designed to identify the role of socio-demographic factors in quality of life in undergraduate medical students. Material and Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 223 undergraduate medical students (male = 125, females = 98) at King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia between February and September 2019. An Arabic version of WHOQOL-BREF was used to explore the QOL of medical students. Regression analysis were employed to evaluate association between QOL and socio-demographic factors including age, sex, academic year, family type, area of residence, monthly income, parental education and housing status. Result: The results showed a significant relationship between various socio-demographic variables and quality of life. The findings of the study revealed that gender, academic year, marital status, monthly income and family type were found significant predictors of quality of life among medical students. Conclusion: The present study has explored the impact of socio-demographic factors on the quality of life of medical students. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.20(2) 2021 p.250-257

Atrophic vaginitis in patients of reproductive age

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 42-47
Author(s):  
Yu.E. Dobrokhotova ◽  
◽  
E.I. Borovkova ◽  
S.A. Zalesskaya ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Subjective Evaluation ◽  
Local Therapy ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Microbial Colonization ◽  
Psychological Status ◽  
Luminal A ◽  
Atrophic Vaginitis

Objective. To study the effectiveness of the use of Acilact Duo for relieving the symptoms of atrophic vaginitis against the background of antiestrogen therapy. Patients and methods. The study included patients of reproductive age (n = 21) who were treated with goserelin (10.8 mg once every 3 months) in combination with tamoxifen (20 mg per day) for previously diagnosed breast cancer (luminal A type). Inclusion criteria were: age 28–45 years, complaints of vaginal dryness and micro-cuts, dyspareunia, breast cancer in anamnesis. Microscopic and bacteriological examination of the vaginal discharge was carried out. Patients filled out an individual questionnaire on the symptoms of atrophic vaginitis and dynamics of psycho-emotional state according to the Spielberger–Khanin scale. Results. The most common patients’ complaints were: dryness (up to 6.1 points) and the presence of vaginal micro-cuts (1.5 points), dyspareunia (1.3 points). After the course of treatment with Acilact Duo, the severity of symptoms decreased by 1.5 times. The assessment of psychological status demonstrated a low subjective evaluation of health and quality of life (36.7 ± 1.4 points). Twelve days after treatment, a mean anxiety score improved and amounted to 30.9 ± 0.6 points (р < 0.05). The intensity of vaginal microbial colonization in atrophic vaginitis is low and characterized by the absence of lactoflora and the predominance of enterobacteriaceae, atopobium vaginae, staphylococci, streptococci and peptostreptococci. After local therapy with Acilact Duo, there was an increase in colonization by lactobacilli (by 5.1 times, р < 0.05), a decrease in the level of colonization by streptococci (by 1.7 times, р < 0.05), staphylococci (by 2 times, р < 0.05), peptostreptococci (by 4.3 times, р < 0.05) and enterobacteriaceae (by 4 times, р < 0.05). Conclusion. A short 10-day course of treatment with Acilact Duo for patients with atrophic vaginitis can significantly reduce the severity of symptoms and improve the quality of life of women of reproductive age. Key words: atrophic vaginitis, genitourinary syndrome, lactobacilli, dyspareunia, breast cancer

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