Research Report on Quality of Life of the Scattered Ethnic Minorities under the Background of Targeted Poverty Alleviation in Hainan Province

Becoming a challenge for every country and society, poverty is a problem that must be overcome. In Islam, it is also viewed as a disease that must be cured. One of the effective instruments of poverty alleviation is community empowerment. Community empowerment is methods used by individuals, groups and communities so they are able to manage the environment, achieve their own goals, work and help each other to maximize their quality of life. In the Qur'an there are many verses that speak about theme of community empowerment. This paper discusses community empowerment according to the Qur'anic perspective using thematic interpretation methods. The principles of community empowerment in the Qur'an are the principle of ukhuwwah, ta'awun principle, and the principle of equality. The steps of empowerment as mentioned in the Qur'an include continuous self-development, encouraging zakat and infaq programs, conducting training and skills education for the community, and avoiding economic behaviors prohibited by Islam such as hoarding and monopoly (ihtikar).***Kemiskinan merupakan masalah yang harus diatasi dan menjadi tantangan bagi setiap negara dan masyarakat. Islam juga memandang kemiskinan sebagai penyakit yang harus disembuhkan. Karena kemiskinan dekat dengan kekufuran. Salah satu instrumen pengentasan kemiskinan yang efektif adalah dengan melakukan pemberdayaan masyarakat. Yang dimaksud dengan pemberdayaan masyarakat adalah cara dan metode yang digunakan individu, kelompok dan komunitas sehingga mereka menjadi mampu mengelola lingkungan dan mencapai tujuan mereka sendiri, dan dengan demikian mampu bekerja dan membantu satu sama lain untuk memaksimalkan kualitas hidup mereka. Dalam Al Quran terdapat banyak ayat yang membicarakan tema pemberdayaan masyarakat. Tulisan ini membahas pemberdayaan masyarakat menurut perspektif Al Qur’an dengan menggunakan metode penafsiran tematik. Prinsip-prinsip pemberdayaan masyarakat dalam Al Quran yaitu prinsip ukhuwwah, prinsip ta’awun, dan prinsip persamaan derajat. Langkah-langkah pemberdayaan sebagaimana disebutkan Al Qur’an antara lain pengembangan diri yang kontinyu, mendorong program zakat dan infaq, melakukan pembinaan dan pendidikan ketrampilan bagi masyarakat, dan tidak melakukan perilaku ekonomi yang dilarang oleh agama seperti menimbun harta (hoarding) dan monopoli (ihtikar)

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Closing the Gap in Hospice Utilization for the Minority Medicare Population

Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine ◽

10.1177/2333721419855667 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 5 ◽

pp. 233372141985566 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

M. Courtney Hughes ◽

Erin Vernon

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Ethnic Minority ◽

Ethnic Minorities ◽

Cost Savings ◽

Community Outreach ◽

For Profit ◽

Medicare Population ◽

Closing The Gap ◽

Racial Ethnic

Background: Medicare spends about 20% more on the last year of life for Black and Hispanic people than White people. With lower hospice utilization rates, racial/ethnic minorities receive fewer hospice-related benefits such as lesser symptoms, lower costs, and improved quality of life. For-profit hospices have higher dropout rates than nonprofit hospices, yet target racial/ethnic minority communities more through community outreach. This analysis examined the relationship between hospice utilization and for-profit hospice status and conducted an economic analysis of racial/ethnic minority utilization. Method: Cross-sectional analysis of 2014 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), U.S. Census, and Hospice Analytics data. Measures included Medicare racial/ethnic minority hospice utilization, for-profit hospice status, estimated cost savings, and several demographic and socioeconomic variables. Results: The prevalence of for-profit hospices was associated with significantly increased hospice utilization among racial/ethnic minorities. With savings of about $2,105 per Medicare hospice enrollee, closing the gap between the White and racial/ethnic minority populations would result in nearly $270 million in annual cost savings. Discussion: Significant disparities in hospice use related to hospice for-profit status exist among the racial/ethnic minority Medicare population. CMS and state policymakers should consider lower racial/ethnic minority hospice utilization and foster better community outreach at all hospices to decrease patient costs and improve quality of life.

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The quality of life in women with cervical cancer and precancerous lesions of Han and ethnic minorities in Southwest China

BMC Cancer ◽

10.1186/s12885-021-08856-8 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Min Zhao ◽

Xin Pu ◽

Yi Jun Yan ◽

Shao Zhang ◽

Xue Long ◽

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Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Cervical Cancer ◽

Ethnic Minorities ◽

Screening Program ◽

Precancerous Lesions ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Related Quality ◽

Health Related

Abstract Background As patients with cervical cancer and precancerous lesions can be diagnosed at early stage and live longer, it is imperative to understand their health-related quality of life so that better cancer-related policies could be promoted and reasonable distribution of limited resources could be implemented. We conducted a cross-sectional study in the Third Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University to assess the health-related quality of life in our targeted population. Due to the characteristics of Yunnan nationality, our study population includes both Han people and ethnic minorities. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted from January 2019 to December 2020, and 300 patients were selected, who were initially diagnosed with cervical cancer and cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) pathologically. EQ-5D questionnaire was used to evaluate their quality of life. Results Patients in Han and ethnic minorities showed good comparability. EQ-5D VAS score was statistically significant between Han and ethnic minorities (mean, 85.42 vs. 81.01; P<0.05). EQ-5D utility score was slightly different but without statistical significance between the two groups (mean, 0.959 vs. 0.932; P>0.05). Nationality, economic trouble, menopause status and participation of China National Cervical Cancer Screening Program (CNCCSP) are influencing factors of HRQoL among women with cervical cancer and precancerous lesions. Besides, we also found low awareness in the CNCCSP and human papilloma virus vaccine, as well as low participation in the national screening program. Conclusion The results of our study imply that the difference of HRQoL does exist between Han people and ethnic minorities with cervical cancer and precancerous lesions. Health providers and health-related departments need to invest more health and financial resources to expand the awareness and participation of the screening project. More efforts should be made in underdeveloped minority areas to assure the accessibility of health resources and interventions. To mitigate economic trouble caused by the diseases, more equal insurance reimbursement should be suggested and implemented in people with or without employee insurance.

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Periodontal Status and Quality of Life in Adult Patients Attending a Tertiary Care Centre in Kathmandu Valley

Journal of Nepalese Society of Periodontology and Oral Implantology ◽

10.3126/jnspoi.v3i2.30887 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. 70-74

Author(s):

Sonika Shakya ◽

Priti Shrestha ◽

Sabina Poudel

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Oral Health ◽

Tertiary Care ◽

Research Report ◽

Periodontal Health ◽

Periodontal Status ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Bad Breath ◽

The Impact

Introduction: Symptoms of periodontal disease like redness, bleeding on brushing, loosening of affected teeth, and persistent bad breath are not usually documented in a research report. Such symptoms are highly relevant from the patient’s point of view and often have a considerable adverse impact on their daily quality of life. Objective: The objective of this study was to assess the periodontal health status and its impact on quality of life. Methods: Clinical attachment loss of total 100 participants were measured at six sites of all teeth and patients divided into severity groups according to loss of attachment. The Nepalese version of the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14) was used to assess impact of periodontal status on patient’s quality of life. In addition, participants were also asked to complete a simple ‘yes/no’ checklist of symptoms relating to their periodontal health in the past year which included swollen gums, sore gums, receding gums, loose teeth, drifting teeth, bad breath, or toothache. Results: Overall OHIP-14 score significantly differed between patient groups. The impact of oral health on quality of life was greater in patients with high/severe periodontitis and the result was statistically significant (p=0.001). Conclusion: There is significant difference between oral health related quality of life in healthy and periodontally involved patients as assessed by using OHIP-14. Treatment strategies should focus on improving the quality of life of periodontal patients.

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Application Potential of Solar-Shading in Tropical Island Cities

Applied Mechanics and Materials ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.361-363.312 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 361-363 ◽

pp. 312-317

Author(s):

Xiao Ping Li ◽

Bo Yin ◽

Cai Xia Yang ◽

Hai Zhu Zhou

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Hainan Province ◽

Primary Reason ◽

Radiation Heat ◽

The West ◽

Tropical Island ◽

Solar Shading ◽

Increasing Trend ◽

Application Potential

The electricity demands of the buildings in tropical island cities for cooling present an increasing trend with the augment of the ratio of widow to wall and improvement in the quality of life. The shortage of shading is considered to be one primary reason for the higher energy consumption in buildings. This paper investigated the application potential of shading in several cities of Hainan province using DOE-2 software. It is found that the radiation heat gains of the west window may be slightly higher than other orientations, while the energy conserved by shading will be twice of others. Meanwhile, flexible shading is suggested for cities where sun-shine is favorable in the winter.

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Quality of Life Questionnaires for all respiratory diseases, every language and ethnic minorities. Are alternatives available?

Respiratory Medicine ◽

10.1053/rmed.1999.0739 ◽

2000 ◽

Vol 94 (3) ◽

pp. 187-189 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

F. MADSEN

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Ethnic Minorities ◽

Respiratory Diseases ◽

Quality Of Life Questionnaires

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International Society for Quality of Life Research: Report of the first meeting

Quality of Life Research ◽

10.1007/bf00435260 ◽

1994 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. 165-165

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

International Society ◽

Research Report ◽

Quality Of Life Research

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Efektivitas Program Membangun Keluarga Utama sebagai Program Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Islami (Studi Kasus di KSPPS BMT Tumang)

Jurnal Studi Agama dan Masyarakat ◽

10.23971/jsam.v15i1.1148 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 15 (1) ◽

pp. 11-21

Author(s):

M. Qoshid Al Hadi

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Sustainable Development ◽

Poverty Alleviation ◽

Monitoring Program ◽

Quantitative Approach ◽

Improve Quality ◽

The World ◽

Family Building ◽

Main Family

Poverty alleviation is a development general agenda all over the world, including Indonesia. Quality and sustainable development is the development capabling of empowering people to alleviate poverty and improve quality of life. The Program of Main Family Building (MKU) initiated by the Indonesian BMT Association (PBMTI) is a new idea as an effort of Baitul Maal wa Tamwil (BMT) to be involved in empowerment programs, especially family. The MKU program launched since 2014 needs to be evaluated to find out how effective the program is. This research focuses on program identification through four indicators of effectiveness, namely the accuracy of targets, socialization, objectives and monitoring program. This study uses a quantitative approach by distributing questionnaires to 32 respondents consisting of all MKU program members. The finding revealed that the MKU program implemented by the KSPPS Tumang BMT showed sufficient effectiveness or 72.7% effective.

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