scholarly journals Effect of erectile dysfunction on quality of life

2001 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 510-518
Author(s):  
M. A. Abolfotouh ◽  
N. S. Al Helali
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Erectile Dysfunction ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Male Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Lack Of Exercise ◽  
First Time

Erectile dysfunction [ED] is one of the most common diseases of male sexual dysfunction. A cross-sectional study of 388 ED patients who attended six andrology and urology clinics in Jeddah for the first time was performed during a period of 3 months. ED was rated as mild [21% of patients], moderate [60%] or severe [19%], and was strongly associated with age. After adjusting for age, only lack of exercise, alcohol consumption and drug addiction were significantly associated with severity; hypertension, cardiac diseases and smoking were not. About two-thirds of the patients had poor quality of life; severe ED was the only significant predictor of this. Severe ED was not an indicator for co-morbidities.

scholarly journals The prevalence and associated factors of depression among patients with schizophrenia in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tolesa Fanta ◽  
Desalegn Bekele ◽  
Getinet Ayano
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Substance Use ◽  
Suicide Attempt ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Comorbid Depression ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Background Depression is common among people with schizophrenia and associated with severe positive and negative symptoms, higher rates of disability, treatment resistance and mortality related to suicide, physical and drug-related causes. However, to our knowledge, no study has been conducted to report the magnitude of depression among people with schizophrenia in Ethiopia. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the prevalence and associated factors of depression among people with schizophrenia. Method A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 418 patients with schizophrenia selected by systematic sampling technique. Patient Health Questionnaire 9 (PHQ-9) was used to measure depression among the study participants. To identify the potential contributing factors, we performed binary and multivariable logistic regression analysis adjusting the model for the potential confounding factors. Odds ratios (OR) with the corresponding 95% confidence interval (95%CI)) was determined to evaluate the strength of association. Result The prevalence estimate of depression among people with schizophrenia was found to be 18.0% [95% confidence interval: 14.50–22.30]. Our multivariable analysis revealed that current substance use (AOR 2.28, 95%CI (1.27, 4.09), suicide attempt (AOR 5.24, 95%CI (2.56, 10.72), duration of illness between 6 and 10 years (AOR 2.09, 95%CI (1.08, 4.04) and poor quality of life (AOR 3.13, 95%CI (1.79, 5.76) were found to be the factors associated with depression among people with schizophrenia. Conclusion The current study revealed that comorbid depression was high among people with schizophrenia and associated with current substance use, suicide attempt, and long duration of the illness as well as poor quality of life. Attention needs to be given to address comorbid depression among people with schizophrenia.

scholarly journals Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use and Quality of Life among Filipino Adult Psoriasis Vulgaris Patients Seen in a Tertiary Center: A Cross-sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 55 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marie Len A. Camaclang-Balmores ◽  
Ma. Lorna F. Frez ◽  
Patricia A. Nacianceno ◽  
Jay-V James G. Barit
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Psoriasis Vulgaris ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cam Use

Objective. To determine the prevalence of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use and its association with quality of life (QOL) among Filipino adult psoriasis vulgaris patients. Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted in an outpatient dermatology department of a tertiary hospital, using a semi-structured, interview-guided questionnaire, and a self-administered QOL questionnaire, the dermatology life quality index (DLQI). Results. A total of 135 Filipino adult patients with psoriasis vulgaris were included. The prevalence of CAM use was 47%, with most CAM users being female and single. Completion of tertiary education was found significantly associated with CAM use (p < 0.05). A greater body surface area involvement and longer disease duration were more common among CAM users but these were not statistically significant. Special diet (56.3%) was the most commonly used type of CAM, followed by herbal medicine (46.9%), bath therapy (18.9%) and faith healing (12.5%). Major sources of CAM information were families (43.8%), internet/social media (28.1%) and health professionals (25%). Around 40% of the participants used CAM out of curiosity. The mean DLQI score of the respondents was 11.3 (±7.3) corresponding to poor quality of life. CAM use was significantly associated with negative impact on physical symptoms and feelings, daily activities, and work and school (P = 0.044; P = 0.019; P = 0.047). After adjusting for confounding variables, patients with poor QOL were twice more likely to use CAM but this was not statistically significant (odds ratio [OR], 1.76; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.78-3.95; P = 0.17). Conclusions. The use of CAM is prevalent among Filipino adult patients with psoriasis vulgaris. The significant association between CAM use and a poor quality of life may reflect the unmet physical and psychosocial needs of patients. A patient-perspective approach should acknowledge the reasons for CAM use, which could guide the physicians in imparting available scientific evidence, or the lack thereof, for the use of CAM to these patients.

scholarly journals Poor quality of life is associated with obesity and sedentary life style in atherosclerotic disease: a cross-sectional study / A má qualidade de vida está associada à obesidade e ao estilo de vida sedentário na doença aterosclerótica: um estudo transversal

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (5) ◽  
pp. 20118-20131
Author(s):  
Elisa Maia Dos Santos ◽  
Grazielle Vilas Bôas Huguenin ◽  
Paulo Rogério Melo Rodrigues ◽  
Bernardete Weber ◽  
Annie Seixas Bello De Moreira
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Atherosclerotic Disease ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sf 36

The Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is an important measure of the health status of a population. It can be related to nutritional status and risk factors of cardiovascular disease.This study aimed to assess the quality of life and the association with nutritional status and other modifiable risk factors in patients with atherosclerotic disease.This is a cross-sectional study carried out in two public health centers in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A total of 273 participants with a documented history of atherosclerotic disease in the last ten years from their entry to the study. Quality of life (SF-36 questionnaire); physical activity; food intake (food frequency questionnaire), blood pressure; anthropometric and biochemical measures were assessed. Poor quality of life scores were identified, women had lower scores (p0.05) for all SF-36 domains. Obesity was associated with a decreased score of SF-36 physical and mental health domains. Sedentary lifestyle was associated with poorer quality of life in almost all domains assessed. The adoption of healthy weight and appropriate physical activity was associated with better quality of life in patients with atherosclerotic disease.

scholarly journals Caregivers’ quality of life and psychological health in response to functional, cognitive, neuropsychiatric and social deficits of patients with brain tumour: protocol for a cross-sectional study

BMJ Open ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (10) ◽  
pp. e016308 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carole Ramirez ◽  
Véronique Christophe ◽  
Charlotte Dassonneville ◽  
Delphine Grynberg
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Social Impact ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Poor Mental Health ◽  
Healthy Controls ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

IntroductionPatients with gliomas generally present cognitive, neuropsychiatric and functional deficits. Although previous research has shown that their caregivers present a poor quality of life and poor mental health, only a few studies have tested in a comprehensive way which deficits/preserved abilities of patients predominantly impact their caregivers. Furthermore, only a few studies have focused on the social impact of gliomas, which may also damage the caregivers’ quality of life. Therefore, this cross-sectional study aims to investigate which patients’ impairments are particularly deleterious for the caregivers and whether the histological characteristics of the gliomas also affect their quality of life.Methods and analysisIn order to examine these research questions, this study intends to include 180 patients (60 patients with grade II gliomas, 60 patients with grade III gliomas and 60 patients with grade IV gliomas), their caregivers and 60 healthy controls. While patients will complete a full battery of cognitive, neuropsychiatric, functional and social tests, caregivers will complete questionnaires about their quality of life, depression, anxiety and burden. Patients’ performances and caregivers’ reports of depression and anxiety will be compared with the scores of healthy controls. Eventually, our aim will be to provide specific care support both to reduce patients’ deficits and alleviate caregivers’ difficulties.Ethics and disseminationThe study has obtained the approval of the local faculty ethics committee (‘Comité d’éthique en sciences comportementales’; 2016–5 S41 and 2015–3 S37). On completion of the study, data will be kept by Lille University for 5 years before they are destroyed. Study findings will be disseminated through peer-reviewed journal publications and conference presentations with no reference to a specific individual.

scholarly journals Seizure severity is associated with poor quality of life in people living with epilepsy (PLWE) in Uganda: A cross-sectional study

2019 ◽  
Vol 96 ◽  
pp. 104-108 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark Kaddumukasa ◽  
Levicatus Mugenyi ◽  
Samden Lhatoo ◽  
Nelson Sewankambo ◽  
Carol Blixen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Seizure Severity

scholarly journals Tingkat Depresi dan Kualitas Hidup Penderita HIV/AIDS di Kelompok Dukungan Sebaya Gajah Mungkur Wonogiri

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 402
Author(s):  
Marni Marni ◽  
Nita Yunianti Ratnasari ◽  
Domingos Soares ◽  
Putri Halimu Husna
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Support Group ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Peer Support Group ◽  
Hiv Aids

HIV / AIDS sufferers overcome various problems both physical, social, and emotional. If emotional problems such as decreased arousal succeed, stress, confusion, depression, are not immediately addressed then it can reduce the quality of life of people with HIV / AIDS. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship of depression levels with the quality of life of people with HIV / AIDS in the Gajah Mungkur Wonogiri Peer Support Group. The study used descriptive correlative with a cross sectional study design. The sample took with a consecutive sampling, with the sample size of 116 respondents. There were 14 respondents did not arrive when the data was taken. The instruments in this study used the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and WHOQOLHIV-BREF questionnaire. Data were analyzed using Chi-Square test. This study result showed that depression level of respondent were 25 respondents did not experience depression, 21 respondents (18.1%) had good perception quality, the remaining 4 respondents had poor quality of life, while 36 respondents experienced an increase in poor quality of life as many as 19 respondents (16.4%). Respondents who experience severe depression as many as 33 respondents (28.4%) more have a poor quality of life as many as 20 respondents (17.2%). The result showed that p-value = 0.001, which means there was a relationship between the level of depression with the quality of life of people with HIV / AIDS in the Gajah Mungkur Peer Support Group. Keywords: depression; HIV / AIDS; quality of life ABSTRAK Penderita HIV/AIDS mengalami berbagai masalah baik fisik, sosial, maupun emosional. Apabila masalah emosional seperti penurunan gairah bekerja, stress, bingung, malu, depresi tidak segera diatasi maka bisa menurunkan kualitas hidup penderita HIV/AIDS. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui hubungan tingkat depresi dengan kualitas hidup penderita HIV/AIDS di Kelompok Dukungan Sebaya Gajah Mungkur Wonogiri. Jenis penelitian ini adalah deskriptif korelatif dengan desain cross sectional study melalui kuesioner, Teknik pengambilan sampling dengan consecutive sampling dengan ukuran sampel sebanyak 116 responden. Instrumen pada penelitian ini adalah kuesioner Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) dan WHOQOLHIV-BREF. Analisis data dilakukan menggunakan uji Chi-square. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa 25 responden tidak mengalami depresi, 21 responden (18,1%) memiliki persepsi kualitas hidupnya baik, sisanya 4 responden memiliki kualitas hidup yang buruk; sedangkan 36 responden mengalami depresi sedang memiliki kualitas hidup yang buruk sebanyak 19 responden (16,4%). Responden yang mengalami depresi berat sebanyak 33 responden (28,4%) lebih banyak memiliki kualitas hidup yang buruk sejumlah 20 responden (17,2%). Nilai p adalah 0,001, yang berarti ada hubungan antara tingkat depresi dengan kualitas hidup penderita HIV/AIDS di Kelompok Dukungan Sebaya Gajah Mungkur Wonogiri. Kata kunci: depresi; HIV/AIDS; kualitas hidup

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