Risk factors and health related quality of life among adult patients of depression presenting at psychiatric OPD clinic of Aziz Fatima Medical College and Hospital Faisalabad.

Objectives: To determine the risk factors of depressive disorders and health related quality of life among adult patients of depression presenting at psychiatric OPD clinic of Aziz Fatima Hospital Faisalabad. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: Psychiatric OPD clinic of Aziz Fatima Hospital Faisalabad Pakistan. Period: 1st August 2019 to 31st December 2019. Material & Method: 150 patients for the screening of depression Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ) was used. For measuring health related quality of life World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL-Brief) was used. Results: It was found that out of 150 patients with depressive disorder 104(69.3%) were female and 46(30.7%) were male patients. Findings of the study assessed that depressive disorder not only impacts on the patients' mood but it also impairs the individuals overall perception of their general health, physical health, psychological wellbeing, social relationship and also distorted perception of their surrounding psychosocial environment. Conclusion: Depressive disorder is common in patients visiting psychiatric OPD clinic and findings of study suggested that age, education level, socio-economic status, death of parent at early age, unemployment, workplace issues, parental separation, loss of partner and family history of depression are important demographic variables which plays the role of significant risk factor for depression and impairs the quality of life among depressive patients.

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Sleep Quality Components as Predictors of Health-Related Quality of Life Domains among Primigravida in Ibadan, Nigeria

Journal of Sleep sciences ◽

10.18502/jss.v5i4.7807 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Funmilola Bosede Olutola ◽

Grace A. Adejuwon

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Sleep Quality ◽

Antenatal Care ◽

World Health ◽

Health Related Quality ◽

World Health Organization Quality ◽

Related Quality ◽

Health Related ◽

Ibadan Nigeria

Background and Objective: Pregnancy and childbirth are periods of great joy and delicate, interesting, and exciting aspects of women’s life. The study investigates whether sleep quality components will predict health-related quality of life (HRQOL) domains among primigravidas. Materials and Methods: The study employed descriptive research design. 768 primigravidas, attending antenatal care in nine purposively-selected government hospitals in Ibadan, Nigeria, which fulfilled the inclusion criteria participated in the study. A questionnaire consisting of demographic information of primigravidas, World Health Organization Quality of Life-BREF (WHOQOL-BREF), and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) with reliability coefficient of 0.89 and 0.85, respectively, were used to collect data. Six hypotheses were tested using multiple regression analysis (MRA) and analysis of variance (ANOVA). Results: Sleep quality components had a statistical, joint influence on HRQOL domains (physical health domain, F = 4.526, P < 0.01; psychological domain, F = 2.931, P < 0.05; and environment domain, F = 2.788, P < 0.05) of primigravidas in Ibadan. In addition, domains of HRQOL were significantly influenced by primigravidas’ marital status (F = 3.591, P < 0.05). Conclusion: Effective management of sleep quality components during pregnancy can improve HRQOL domains of primigravidas. Researchers recommended that antenatal care lectures for primigravidas should be reinforced with emphasis on the sleep quality and its influence on their HRQOL domains for better wellness of the primigravidas.

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Health-related quality of life of patients on antiretroviral treatment in Botswana: A cross-sectional study

Palliative & Supportive Care ◽

10.1017/s1478951516000638 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 15 (2) ◽

pp. 214-222 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Nnamdi O. Ndubuka ◽

Hyun J. Lim ◽

Valerie J. Ehlers ◽

Dirk M. van der Wal

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

World Health ◽

Human Immune Deficiency Virus ◽

Physical Domain ◽

Health Related Quality ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

World Health Organization Quality ◽

Related Quality ◽

Health Related

ABSTRACTObjective:Antiretroviral therapy (ART) affords longevity to patients infected with the human immune deficiency virus (HIV). Since little is known about the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of persons who have been on ART for at least five years, the present study investigated the HRQoL of these patients in Botswana.Method:Medical records, structured interviews, and the World Health Organization Quality of Life–BREF (WHOQoL–HIV–BREF) instrument were employed to obtain information from 456 respondents.Results:Univariate and multivariate regression analyses showed that respondents' highest scores were in the “physical” domain (mean = 15.8, SD = 3.5), while the lowest scores were in the “environment” domain (mean = 12.9, SD = 2.5). Thus, the physical domain had the greatest impact on patients' overall HRQoL. Self-education about HIV-related issues was significantly correlated with all domains of HRQoL scores: physical (ρ = –2.32, CI95% = –3.02, –1.61); psychological (ρ = –2.26, CI95% = –2.87, –1.65); independence (ρ = –1.81, CI95% = –2.54, –1.06); social relationships (ρ = –1.40, CI95% = –2.13, –0.67); environment (ρ = –1.58, CI95% = –2.13, –1.04); and spirituality (ρ = –1.70, CI95% = –82.27, –1.13).Significance of results:HRQoL assessments can identify and address patients' needs, and it is important that guidelines be developed that will yield improved care to ART patients in Botswana.

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Long-Term Outcomes and Health-Related Quality of Life in a Swiss Patient Group with Esophageal Atresia

European Journal of Pediatric Surgery ◽

10.1055/s-0041-1731391 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Anthony di Natale ◽

Jessica Brestel ◽

Andrea Alexis Mauracher ◽

Sasha Job Tharakan ◽

Martin Meuli ◽

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Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Esophageal Atresia ◽

Well Being ◽

Adult Patients ◽

World Health ◽

Health Related Quality ◽

Related Quality ◽

Health Related

Abstract Introduction Surgical treatment of esophageal atresia (EA) has markedly improved, allowing the focus to shift from short-term complications and mortality to long-term complications and quality of life. Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is variable and reported to range from reduced to unimpaired in patients with repaired EA. We assessed the HRQoL, determined the prevalence of long-term complications and their possible impact on the HRQoL in patients who had correction of EA in Switzerland. Further, we also investigated in the general well-being of their parents. Materials and Methods Patients with EA repair in Switzerland between 1985 and 2011 were enrolled. Long-term complications were assessed by enquiring disease-related symptoms, standardized clinical examinations, and analysis of radiographs. HRQoL was inquired using different validated questionnaires (KIDSCREEN-27, World Health Organization [WHO]-5, and Gastrointestinal Quality of Life Index [GIQLI]). Patients were grouped according to their age. In underage patients, general well-being of the parents was assessed using the WHO-5 questionnaire. Results Thirty patients were included with a mean age of 11.3 ± 5.7 years. Long-term complications were present in 63% of all patients. HRQoL in underage patients was comparable to the provided reference values and rated as good, while adult patients reported a reduced HRQoL. The presence of gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms was associated with reduced HRQoL in underage patients. Parents of underage patients stated a good general well-being. Conclusion Long-term complications among patients with repair of EA in Switzerland are common. HRQoL in underage patients is good and general well-being of their parents is unimpaired. Adult patients reported a reduced HRQoL, consistent with other reports. As long-term complications may manifest only later in life, a structured follow-up of patients with an EA repair during childhood and adolescence is needed.

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Relationship between the Number of Noncommunicable Diseases and Health-Related Quality of Life in Chinese Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Survey

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph17145150 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (14) ◽

pp. 5150

Author(s):

Jianjian Liu ◽

Wei Yu ◽

Jiayi Zhou ◽

Yifan Yang ◽

Shuoni Chen ◽

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Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Older Adults ◽

World Health ◽

Noncommunicable Diseases ◽

Health Related Quality ◽

World Health Organization Quality ◽

Related Quality ◽

Health Related ◽

Negative Impacts

China has the largest population of older adults, most of whom suffer from one or more noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). The harm of the number of NCDs on the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of older adults should be taken seriously. A sample of 5166 adults, aged 60 years and older, was included in this study. The Chinese version of the World Health Organization Quality of Life-Old (WHOQOL-OLD) instrument was used to assess the HRQOL. Multiple linear regression models were established to determine the relationship between the number of NCDs and the total score and scores of each dimension of the WHOQOL-OLD scale. After adjusting for confounding factors, suffering from one NCD (B = −0.87, 95% CI = −1.67 to −0.08, p < 0.05), two NCDs (B = −2.89, 95% CI = −3.87 to −1.90, p < 0.001), and three or more NCDs (B = −4.20, 95% CI = −5.36 to −3.05, p < 0.001), all had negative impacts on the HRQOL of older adults. NCDs had significant negative impacts on the HRQOL of older adults, and as the number of NCDs increased, the HRQOL of older adults deteriorated. Therefore, we should pay attention to the prevention and management of NCDs of older adults to prevent the occurrence of multiple NCDs.

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Health-Related Quality of Life and Death Anxiety Among Hemodialysis Patients

Zahedan Journal of Research in Medical Sciences ◽

10.5812/zjrms.98400 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 23 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Zahra Ghiasi ◽

Ali Alidadi ◽

Abolfazl Payandeh ◽

Afshin Emami ◽

Shahab Lotfinia

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Death Anxiety ◽

World Health ◽

Health Related Quality ◽

World Health Organization Quality ◽

Life And Death ◽

Related Quality ◽

Health Related ◽

Health Organization

Background: Hemodialysis improves renal function and increases lifetime. However, it causes a fundamental change in the whole life of patients. Many of these patients express their fears of an unacceptable life. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the quality of life and death anxiety among patients on hemodialysis and determine their personality and demographic predictors. Methods: A total of 154 participants were recruited from the hemodialysis units of hospitals in Zahedan, the southeast of Iran. The participants completed the World Health Organization Quality of Life Brief Scale, Revised NEO Personality Inventory, and Templar's Death Anxiety Scale. Results: In this study, 60.4% of the patients had high levels of death anxiety. About 70% of the patients had low or moderate levels of quality of life. Conclusions: Personality is an essential factor in predicting health-related quality of life and death anxiety. This result provides a better understanding of the determinants of death anxiety and HQOL.

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HEALTH-RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE (HR-QOL) IN DIABETIC PATIENTS OF TYPE 2 IN GAZA, PALESTINE

Global Journal of Public Health Medicine ◽

10.37557/gjphm.v1i2.17 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

pp. 63-69

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Psychological Health ◽

World Health ◽

Diabetic Patients ◽

Life Questionnaire ◽

Health Related Quality ◽

World Health Organization Quality ◽

Related Quality ◽

Health Related

Introduction: Diabetes mellitus is a multifactorial disease caused by deficiency in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both. Poor quality of life contributes to decreased personal care, which in turn contributes to worsening glycemia control, enhanced risk of diabetic complications. This study aimed to determine the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) for diabetics as compared to gender-age matched control living in southern Gaza, Palestine. Methods: This study was a case-control. About 100 DM patients and age-sex matched 100 controls were randomly selected from the department of internal medicine at the Nasser Medical Complex in Khanyunis Governorate and the community. The World Health Organization Quality of Life Questionnaire – short version (WHOQOL-BREF) was used to evaluate the quality of life among the study population. Results: Those with diabetics, the HRQOL was significantly lesser than for controls in all domains with the largest differences in the environmental domains (difference of 5 points) and tinier differences in physical health, psychological health & social relationships (2, 3 and 3 points difference) (<0.001 for all). Low ratings in the field of social relations in both groups with tiny differences between them have been registered (3 points). Furthermore, there were no differences in mean of scores for all domains according to gender. Conclusion: The study population's total HRQOL (diabetics and controls) was poor. Health program must be developed to encourage improve dietary habits, healthier lifestyle, promote exercise, discourage smoking, avoid complications of diabetes and appropriately handle chronic diseases.

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Health-related quality of life of antiretroviral treatment defaulters in Botswana

Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine ◽

10.4102/sajhivmed.v17i1.475 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 17 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Nnamdi O. Ndubuka ◽

Hyun J. Lim ◽

Dirk M. Van der Wal ◽

Valerie J. Ehlers

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Short Form ◽

World Health ◽

People Living With Hiv ◽

Life Questionnaire ◽

Health Related Quality ◽

World Health Organization Quality ◽

Related Quality ◽

Health Related

Background: Antiretroviral therapy (ART) improves patients’ health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Defaulting from ART has detrimental consequences, including the development of viral resistance, treatment failure and increased risks of disease progression. Little is known about the quality of life of ART defaulters and reasons for discontinuing their ART.Objectives: This study sought to measure the HRQoL of ART patients in Botswana who were on ART for up to 5 years but had discontinued treatment for at least 3 months, and to identify factors associated with ART defaulting.Method: We conducted a cross-sectional study with 104 eligible respondents in four ART clinics in south eastern Botswana. We assessed respondents’ HRQoL using the World Health Organization Quality of Life Questionnaire for HIV short form. Clinical information was obtained from respondents’ medical records. Data were analysed using SAS version 9.2.Results: Reasons for discontinuing ART were inaccessible clinics (22.4%), feeling better (21.4%), running out of pills (11.2%), depression (8.2%), lack of care and/or support (8.2%), failure to understand instructions (7.7%), medications’ side effects (6.1%) and alcohol abuse (3.1%). In multivariate analyses, respondents aged 36–45 years had a 0.03 lower independence HRQoL score compared to those aged 35 and younger (β = -0.03; 95% confidence interval: -1.72, -1.66). Despite defaulting from their ART, respondents’ calculated HRQoL scores wereConclusion: This study highlights the need to enhance ART adherence in order to improve the HRQoL of people living with HIV and/or AIDS.

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