scholarly journals Socio-demographic and intestinal elimination profile in women treated at a health service

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rhaylla Maria Pio Leal Jaques ◽  
Elaine Carininy Lopes da Costa ◽  
Gisela Maria de Assis ◽  
Aline Costa de Oliveira ◽  
laudia Daniella Avelino Vasconcelos Benício ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Health Service ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sociodemographic Data ◽  
Intestinal Elimination ◽  
Rome Iv

Objective: To investigate the profile of intestinal eliminations in women. Method: Cross-sectional study conducted with 41 women seen at a women’s health center in the state of Piauí in Brazil. For data collection, a form was used containing the sociodemographic data and questionnaires that assessed the data on the intestinal elimination pattern with questions based on the Rome IV criteria and the Bristol scale. Results: Of the 41 participants, 56.1% reported consuming one to two servings of fruits or vegetables per day and 51.2% consumed more than two liters of water per day. Regarding the patterns of intestinal elimination, 39% had feces in the Bristol 3 category. As for the Rome IV criteria, 21 (51.2%) women were considered constipated and the frequency of evacuation was statistically significant with the presence of constipation. Conclusion: There was a significant number of women with constipation. There was a need to develop actions that help to cope with the problem and improve the quality of life of this population.

scholarly journals Quality of life, loneliness and health-related characteristics among older people in Liaoning province, China: a cross-sectional study

BMJ Open ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. e021822 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yaxin Zhu ◽  
Jie Liu ◽  
Bo Qu ◽  
Zhe Yi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Service ◽  
Older People ◽  
Chronic Diseases ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Liaoning Province ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Related

ObjectivesThe aim of the study was to examine the relations among quality of life (QOL), loneliness and health-related characteristics in a sample of Chinese older people.DesignCross-sectional study.SettingCommunities in Dandong city, Liaoning province, China.ParticipantsSample of 732 older people aged 60 and older who were living in Dandong, Liaoning province, China.MethodsA questionnaire was administered to the participants face-to-face. The questionnaire contained four sections: demographic characteristics, health-related characteristics, the EQ-5D Scale and the UCLA Loneliness Scale. The t-test, F-test and multivariable linear regression analyses were performed to individually test associations between the demographic data, health-related characteristics, loneliness and QOL.ResultsChronic diseases, loneliness, age and smoking status were negatively associated with QOL (p<0.05). Satisfaction with health services, income and physical activity were positively associated with QOL (p<0.05).ConclusionsLoneliness, chronic diseases and health service satisfaction were important factors related to low QOL among older people in China. The findings indicate that reducing loneliness, managing chronic diseases and improving the health service may help to improve the QOL for older people.

scholarly journals Evaluating the Quality of Life in Oral Sub Mucous Fibrosis Patients by WHOQLF-Brief Questionnaire: A Study Protocol

2021 ◽  
pp. 171-175
Author(s):  
Dhiran Talatule ◽  
Ramhari Sathawane ◽  
Romita Gaikwad ◽  
Rakhi Chandak ◽  
Ayesha Sayyad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Oral Submucous Fibrosis ◽  
Mouth Opening ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Submucous Fibrosis

Background: - Oral Submucous fibrosis (OSMF) is a chronic insidious inflammatory disease which presents with the clinical presentation of burning sensation, fibrosis which ultimately leads to reduced mouth opening. The quality of life is the perception of an individual on their oral health as well as their well-being. The assessment of quality of life in the patients with OSMF plays an important role in the cessation of the habit. Aim: - To analyse the quality of life in patients diagnosed with Oral Submucous Fibrosis (OSMF). Study Design: - Cross-Sectional Study Methodology: This is a cross-sectional study will be conducted on 300 diagnosed patients of OSMF. Selection of patients will be done as per the inclusion criteria. The nature and Purpose of the study will be explained to the patients before the data collection. Results: The results will be evaluated by the statistician after the data collection and the results will be published in the peer reviewed journals. Improvement in the quality of life in OSMF patients. Knowledge and awareness regarding the consequences of betelnut in the population of Central India.

PHYSICAL, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE ELDERLY LIVING IN TRUONG AN WARD, HUE CITY IN 2016

2019 ◽  
pp. 55-62
Author(s):  
Vuong Diem Khanh Doan ◽  
Ngoc Minh Chau Ho ◽  
Thi Van Ngo ◽  
Thi Bao Nga Phan ◽  
Thi Hong Phan Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Social Activities ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Elderly Living

Background: Vietnam is entering the stage of aging population; as a result, the quality of life (QOL) of the elderly is really a matter of concern. There is a great deal of research on the quality of life of the elderly while Vietnam witnesses a lack of research on this topic, especially on how physical and social activities have impact on QOL of the elderly. Objectives: (1) To describe the situation of participation in physical, social activities and QOL of the elderly residing in Truong An Ward, Hue city. (2) To examine the association between physical, social activities and QOL among participants. Methodology: This study used cross-sectional study design. A total sample of 420 people aged 60 and above in Truong An Ward, Hue city were interviewd. The SF36 was used to measure the QOL of participants. Results: Percentage of the elderly taking part in physical activity were 66%. 49% reported having the habit of taking part in social activities. The majority of the elderly get their QOL level in three health fields, namely physical, mental and general health at above average. (56.0, 60.7 and 60.8 respectively). There were significant associations between physical activities, social activities and QOL among participants. Conclusion: The percentage of the elderly taking part in physical and social activities were still low. Besides, QOL of the elderly at the research location was not really high. It’s important to encourage the elderly taking part in physical and social activities to improve their quality of life. Key words: Physical activities, social activities, QOL, the elderly

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