scholarly journals Compare Mindfulness, Psychological Well-Being and Quality of Life between Working Women and Housewives District 6 Area of Tehran

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Laaya Sadat Naghibi ◽  
Saeid Moutavalli
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Working Women ◽  
Well Being ◽  
World Health ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
World Health Organization Quality ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Significant Difference

This study aimed to compare mindfulness, psychological well-being and quality of life between working women and housewives district 6 of Tehran. The research method is descriptive and causal-comparative study design. The population of all the housewives and working women of the 6th district of Tehran city with random cluster sampling method and Cochran formula 384, respectively, due to the loss and to ensure the sample size of 400 was determined. Tools of mindfulness questionnaire Brown and Ryan (2003), Psychological well-being questionnaire (2002) and the World Health Organization Quality of Life Questionnaire (1998), respectively. The results showed that between working women and housewives on a scale of mindfulness (p =0/0001) There is a significant difference. Also in the psychological well-being scale (p= 0/0003) and its components, except for component dominate the environment there is a significant difference (p >0/05). Also in the variable quality of life (p =0/0004) and its components were also significantly different (p >0/05). Similarly, the mean indicated in all cases of employed women had higher scores were better off. As a result, we can say they have a positive impact on women’s employment.

Comparison of the effect of Myrtus communis herbal and anti-hemorrhoid ointments on the hemorrhoid symptoms and quality of life in postpartum women with grade I and II internal hemorrhoid: A triple-blinded randomized controlled clinical trial

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jamileh Malekuti ◽  
Mojgan Mirghafourvand ◽  
Khadijeh Samadi ◽  
Fatemeh Abbasalizadeh ◽  
Laleh Khodaei
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
World Health ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Myrtus Communis ◽  
World Health Organization Quality ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Significant Difference

Abstract Introduction Due to the effects of hemorrhoids on physical and mental health, this study aimed to compare the effect of Myrtus communis herbal and anti-hemorrhoid ointments on symptoms of hemorrhoid and quality of life (primary outcomes) and satisfaction of the treatment and side effects (secondary outcomes). Methods This triple-blind randomized controlled trial was performed on women with grade I and II hemorrhoid referring to health centers in Tehran, Iran, in 2017. Individuals were randomly assigned to two groups of 67 people through block randomization method. The intervention group received the Myrtus communis herbal ointment and the control group received anti-hemorrhoid ointment twice a day, every 12 ± 2 h, an applicator of the drug through the rectum for 4 weeks. The Colorectal Evaluation of a Clinical Therapeutics Scale (CORECTS) was used to assess the severity of symptoms of hemorrhoid. To assess the quality of life, the World Health Organization Quality of Life questionnaire (WHOQOL-BREF) was used to measure the general quality of life of participants. This questionnaire was completed once before the start of the study, then on the fourth and the eighth week after the start of the intervention. Repeated measure ANOVA, Chi-square, Mann–Whitney U and independent t-test were used for data analysis. Results The severity of all symptoms of hemorrhoid decreased in both two group and there was no statistically significant difference between the two groups (p>0.05). However, the mean of anal itching at 4 and 8 weeks after the intervention was significantly lower in the Myrtus communis ointment group (p<0.05). There was no significant difference between groups in terms of quality of life at 4 and 8 weeks after the intervention (p>0.05). There was a significant difference between the two groups in terms of satisfaction with the drug (p=0.019) and the participants in the Myrtus communis ointment group were more satisfied with their drug use. Conclusions Myrtus communis herbal ointment was able to reduce the symptoms of hemorrhoid in the affected women. Therefore, it is likely that the use of this drug will promote the health of mothers with hemorrhoid.

scholarly journals Comparison of the Quality of Life in Fertile and Infertile Women Admitted to Shiraz’s Healthcare Centers During 2017-2018

2021 ◽  
Vol In Press (In Press) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatemeh Bagheri ◽  
Azar Nematollahi ◽  
Mehrab Sayadi ◽  
Marzieh Akbarzadeh
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Therapeutic Interventions ◽  
World Health ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
World Health Organization Quality ◽  
Infertile Women ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Infertile Group

Background: Infertility, as an individual and social problem, affects couples’ quality of life and family functioning, job relationships, sexual skills, and marital satisfaction. Objectives: The present study aimed to investigate the relationship between infertility and the quality of life in fertile and infertile women. Methods: In this cross-sectional study with a convenience purposive sampling method, 220 eligible women (110 fertile and 110 infertile) admitted to Shiraz’s healthcare centers were selected. Data collection was conducted using a demographic information questionnaire and the World Health Organization Quality of Life questionnaire. Results: In this study, a total of 220 fertile and infertile women were studied. Our findings showed that the quality of life WHOQOL-BREF score was higher in the fertile group (72.21 ± 12.74) than in the infertile group (69.86 ± 12.58), although not significant. However, the physical area of the quality of life was significantly higher in the fertile group (17.55 ± 3.62) than in the infertile group (16.57 ± 3.55) (P = 0.04). There was no statistically significant difference between the groups concerning other quality of life areas (P > 0.05). Conclusions: The results showed that infertility could reduce the quality of life of infertile women in all areas, and this reduction was significant in the physical area. It appears that infertility diagnostic and therapeutic interventions can affect the quality of life of women in the physical area. Further research is recommended in this field.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Combined Copying Skills Training and Pharmacological Therapy for Patients with Migraine

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 179 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zahra Rashid-Tavalai ◽  
Nour Mohammad Bakhshani ◽  
Hamed Amirifard ◽  
Maryam Lashkaripour
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Coping Skills ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
World Health ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
World Health Organization Quality ◽  
Coping Skills Training ◽  
Significant Difference

<p>Headache is one of the most common complaints in neurological clinics. The current study carried out to determine the benefits of combined Coping Skills Training (CST) and Pharmacotherapy (Ph) for patients with migraine. Forty patients with migraine recruited from the outpatient clinics of Zahedan University of Medical Sciences( Iran) and randomly assigned to one of two treatment groups: the first group received combined coping skills training (CST) and pharmacotherapy(Ph); and the second group received the pharmacotherapy alone(Ph). Five patients due to lack of regular presence or filling out the questionnaires excluded from the study. Finally, the results of 35 subjects were analyzed. Data collection was done using the World Health Organization Quality of Life Questionnaire, General Self-Efficacy Scale-Sherer, Ways of Coping Questionnaire and Migraine Headache Index. The results of ANCOVA on post-test, after controlling the pre-test scores, suggested a significant difference in self-efficacy scores between CST+Ph and Ph groups. Moreover, results of ANCOVA did not show significant differences between the two groups in the scores of pain severity, quality of life, and the use of coping strategies<strong>.</strong> Findings of the present study indicated that coping-skills training, as a psychological intervention, improved self-efficacy. Further longitudinal studies are needed to confirm this conclusion.</p>

scholarly journals A Comparative Study of Quality of Life in Infertile and Fertile Women Referred to Jahrom Infertility Clinics

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 174
Author(s):  
Razieh Parnian ◽  
Farzad Poorgholami ◽  
Nehle Parandavar ◽  
Safeih Jamali ◽  
Fatemeh Shakeri
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Life ◽  
World Health ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Case Group ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
World Health Organization Quality ◽  
Infertile Women ◽  
Significant Difference

<p><strong>INTRODUCTION:</strong> Infertility is a medical problem which influences all the dimensions of one’s individual and social life and can expose him/her to psycho-physical, socio-economic, sexual and family challenges. This study was designed to compare the quality of life of fertile and infertile women.</p><p><strong>MATERIALS &amp; METHODOLOGY:</strong> This is a case-control analytical study in which 180 fertile and infertile women (aged 18-42) participated. The infertile group consisted of women who had visited an infertility treatment clinic. The fertile group consisted of healthy women who had children and had visited a healthcare center in the city of Jahrom. For the case group (n=90), sampling was conducted based on the census method; for the control group (n=90), subjects were selected through stratified random sampling. Data were collected using a questionnaire which had two sections: demographic information and the World Health Organization quality of life questionnaire (WHO QOL-BREF). The collected data were analyzed using SPSS version 16.</p><p><strong>RESULTS:</strong> The mean age of the participants was 28.26±4.85 years. 76.5% of the infertility cases were due to female infertility and 5.9% were due to male infertility. The results showed that there was a significant difference between the infertile and fertile groups in their overall satisfaction with life levels (p=0.002). There were no significant differences between the two groups in mean scores of somatic, psychological, social and environmental dimensions (p&gt;0.05).</p><p><strong>CONCLUSION:</strong> Considering the results of the present research, it seems that factors like acceptance of infertility by couples, hope for present medical solutions to be effective, use of support plans and recent advancements in technology are possible reasons for the absence of difference between the infertile and fertile groups in quality of life.</p>

scholarly journals Burnout and quality of life among masseurs with visual impairment - Polish cross-sectional study

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
K Binder ◽  
M Wrzesińska ◽  
K Tabała ◽  
A Lipert ◽  
E Miller
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Visual Impairment ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽  
Well Being ◽  
World Health ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
World Health Organization Quality ◽  
Professional Efficacy

Abstract Background Although there are about 1.3 billion people affected by visual impairment (VI), they do not have equal access to social activities, i.e. they are very often unemployed. The authors hypothesized that being job active plays crucial role for their well-being. The aim of the study was to evaluate the level of burnout and quality of life (QoL) among Polish massage therapists with VI and to determine their relationship with sociodemographic and work-related variables. Methods 43 participants aged 28-63, blind or poor-sighted were surveyed with sociodemographic data questionnaire and Polish versions of the Maslach Burnout Inventory-General Survey to measure burnout and World Health Organization Quality of Life Questionnaire (WHOQOL-BREF) to evaluate quality of life. Results Low level of burnout was indicated: 6.79 ± 4.45 in the exhaustion, 7.30 ± 3.43 in cynicism and 23.3 ± 5.44 in professional efficacy. Among domains of QoL the psychological one was the highest (73.6 ± 10.0). Professional efficacy correlated with the social QOL domain (ρ = 0.306; t = 2.056; p = 0.046). Among significant socio-demographic determinants of QOL marital status and working conditions were found. The most general explanation is that job activity gives feeling of self-realization, independence and enhance social functioning which has important meaning for QOL and can be a protective factor for burnout among workers with disability (according to researches among healthy professionals they are at high risk of burnout). Conclusions Job activity is essential for psychosocial rehabilitation in VI. That is why we recommend education tailored to the needs and capabilities of persons with VI to prepare them for work as well as supporting employers in creating jobs opportunities for people with disabilities. Key messages Job opportunities for people with disabilities mean higher level of psychosocial functioning. Workers with disabilities present lower risk of burnout than professionals without impairment.

Psychological well being and perceived quality of life in subjects with obesity and in controls

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (S2) ◽  
pp. 1113-1113
Author(s):  
F. Cosci ◽  
O. Bernini ◽  
C. Berrocal
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Life Assessment ◽  
World Health ◽  
Psychoactive Drugs ◽  
Healthy Controls ◽  
World Health Organization Quality ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
The Individual

IntroductionObesity has been associated with low resilience and poor quality of life (QoL).ObjectivesData on psychological well being (PWB), as a measure of resilience, in obesity are lacking.AimsStudy the level of PWB and QoL among subjects with obesity.Methods28 subjects with obesity were compared with 28 healthy controls. PWB was measured by means of the PWB questionnaire according to the Ryff's construct, the health-related quality of life was assessed via the World Health Organization Quality of Life Assessment. Both scales are self-administered. Statistical analyses focused on between-groups differences. Cases and controls were matched for age and gender.ResultsCases had a statistically lower level of education and rate of current employment than controls. The two groups did not differ for lifetime diagnosis of psychiatric disorder or lifetime treatment with psychoactive drugs. However, cases had a significantly higher rate of current use of psychoactive drugs than controls. As what concerns PWB, cases had a lower total score than controls. In particular, Positive Relationship with others, Self-Acceptance, Purposes in Life, and Personal Growth were the PWB constructs significantly more impaired in cases. Similarly, cases had a worse perception of their general QoL, their physical and psychological health, their quality of social relationships and of environment.ConclusionsSubjects with obesity have a lower level of PWB and QoL than healthy controls. Since, PWB therapy may increase the individual level of PWB, thus increasing the individual resilience, subjects with obesity should be considered as possible candidates for PWB interventions.

scholarly journals Exploring constructs of well-being, happiness and quality of life

PeerJ ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. e4903 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oleg N. Medvedev ◽  
C. Erik Landhuis
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
World Health ◽  
Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
World Health Organization Quality ◽  
Psychological Quality Of Life

Background Existing definitions of happiness, subjective well-being, and quality of life suggest conceptual overlap between these constructs. This study explored the relationship between these well-being constructs by applying widely used measures with satisfactory psychometric properties. Materials and Methods University students (n = 180) completed widely used well-being measures including the Oxford Happiness Questionnaire (OHQ), the World Health Organization Quality of Life Questionnaire, the Satisfaction with Life Scale, and the Positive and Negative Affect Scale. We analyzed the data using correlation, regression, and exploratory factor analysis. Results All included well-being measures demonstrated high loadings on the global well-being construct that explains about 80% of the variance in the OHQ, the psychological domain of Quality of Life and subjective well-being. The results show high positive correlations between happiness, psychological and health domains of quality of life, life satisfaction, and positive affect. Social and environmental domains of quality of life were poor predictors of happiness and subjective well-being after controlling for psychological quality of life. Conclusion Together, these data provide support for a global well-being dimension and interchangeable use of terms happiness, subjective well-being, and psychological quality of life with the current sample and measures. Further investigation with larger heterogeneous samples and other well-being measures is warranted.

Alexithyme Patientenmerkmale und Lebensqualität – Eine Querschnittsstudie an 79 ambulanten Patienten mit Angststörungen

2013 ◽  
Vol 61 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katrin Leenen ◽  
Michael Rufer ◽  
Hanspeter Moergeli ◽  
Hans-Jörgen Grabe ◽  
Josef Jenewein ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
World Health ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
World Health Organization Quality ◽  
Fand Sich ◽  
Quality Of Life Questionnaire ◽  
Organization Quality ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Tas 20

Aus Untersuchungen in der Normalbevölkerung ist bekannt, dass Menschen mit erhöhten Alexithymiewerten eine verminderte Lebensqualität (LQ) aufweisen. Für Patienten mit psychischen Störungen wurde dieser Zusammenhang jedoch kaum untersucht. Ziel dieser Studie war es, den möglichen Zusammenhang zwischen alexithymen Patientenmerkmalen und der LQ bei Patienten mit Angststörungen zu überprüfen. Bei 79 ambulanten Patienten mit Angststörungen wurden alexithyme Charakteristika mit der Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS-20), die LQ mit der Kurzversion des World Health Organization Quality of Life Questionnaire 100 (WHOQOL-BREF) erfasst. Darüber hinaus fand eine Erhebung der psychischen Symptombelastung (SCL-90-R) und depressiven Symptomatik (MADRS) statt. Mittels hierarchischer Regressionsanalysen wurde der Zusammenhang zwischen der alexithymen Charakteristika und den unterschiedlichen LQ-Domänen berechnet. Die Patienten zeigten eine im Vergleich zur Normalbevölkerung deutlich verminderte LQ. Als Hauptergebnis fand sich, auch nach Kontrolle von Depression, Ängstlichkeit und Geschlecht, ein signifikanter Zusammenhang zwischen den beiden TAS-20 Subskalen Schwierigkeiten, Gefühle zu identifizieren und zu beschreiben und vor allem der psychischen LQ. Unsere Ergebnisse sprechen dafür, bei der Diagnostik und Therapieplanung von Patienten mit Angststörungen alexithyme Merkmale einzubeziehen. Im Falle von ausgeprägten alexithymen Merkmalen sollten psychotherapeutische Interventionen zur Verbesserung der Schwierigkeiten Gefühle wahrzunehmen und zu kommunizieren in Betracht gezogen werden.

Family burden and quality of life of mothers of children and adolescents with mental retardation or borderline mental capacity

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (S1) ◽  
pp. S192-S192
Author(s):  
L. Utas Akhan
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Mental Capacity ◽  
World Health ◽  
Family Burden ◽  
Disabled Children ◽  
World Health Organization Quality ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Family

IntroductionStudies have found that the cognitive function levels of intellectually challenged children add a burden to the family and affect quality of life.ObjectivesThe purpose of this study was to determine the family burden felt by mothers of children, ages 6–16, whose mental capacity evaluation indicates an IQ of 35–79 to explore the mother's quality of life and discover the factors that yield an impact in this context.AimsThe main objective of this study therefore was to ascertain the family burden and quality of life experienced by the parents of children with mentally retarded or borderline mental capacity.MethodsThe WISC-R test was used in the research to determine the intellectual capacity of children, 6–16 years of age. The sample comprised 131 children and adolescents between the ages 6–16 with IQs in the interval of 35–79 and their mothers. The parents accompanying their children were assessed using the Family Burden Assessment Scale, the World Health Organization Quality of Life instrument and a sociodemographic questionnaire that was filled out during face-to-face interviews.ResultsThe quality of life of the mothers was found to be average. At the same time, as the IQ level of the children went up, the less the mothers felt they were under a family burden. It was seen that the mothers experienced the most difficulty in the domains of “perception of inadequacy” and “emotional burden.”ConclusionMothers with intellectually disabled children need psychosocial support. Providing all members of the family with counseling services to help them cope with the issues and responsibilities involved in the care of disabled children may make a significant difference in quality of life.Disclosure of interestThe author has not supplied his/her declaration of competing interest.

scholarly journals Magnesium level correlation with clinical status and quality of life in women with hormone related conditions and pregnancy based on real world data

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Svetlana Orlova ◽  
Galina Dikke ◽  
Gisele Pickering ◽  
Eliso Djobava ◽  
Sofya Konchits ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Clinical Status ◽  
High Response Rate ◽  
World Health ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Real World Data ◽  
World Health Organization Quality ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
Health Organization

AbstractThis study was aimed to assess the effectiveness of magnesium (Mg)-vitamin B 6 replenishment and its correlation with clinical status in pregnant women (PW), and quality of life in women with hormone-related conditions (HRCW) and hypomagnesemia (HME). Data collected in four observational studies were pooled and analysed. All women received Mg supplementation for 4 weeks. The proportion of women with normalized Mg level, and the correlation between serum Mg dynamics and number of symptoms/complaints (PW) or changes in World Health Organization quality of life questionnaire scores (WHOQOL; HRCW) were evaluated. 869 PW and 957 HRCW were included in the study. Normalization of serum Mg level to ≥ 0.66 mmol/L occurred in 92.1% of PW and 78.4% of HRCW, and to ≥ 0.8 mmol/L in 73.8% and 58.9%, respectively. Mg normalization was accompanied by a median decrease of 1 symptom and 1 complaint in PW. Serum Mg level increase by 0.1 mmol/L was associated to significant changes in the WHOQOL scores in HRCW. Treatment of HME with the Mg for approximately 4 weeks provided a high response rate of Mg serum level, was associated with an improvement in symptom severity and complaints in PW, and WHOQOL score in HRCW. A 0.8 mmol/L cut-off appeared to be more relevant in terms of patient-reported outcomes.

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