Logistic regression models for predicting physical and mental health-related quality of life in rheumatoid arthritis patients

This study aims to explore if objectively and subjectively measured sleep parameters are associated with physical and mental health-related quality of life in a multiethnic working population in Singapore. We performed a cross-sectional analysis with data from 329 full-time employees enrolled in a workplace cohort study in Singapore. The Short-Form 36v2 (SF-36v2) survey was used to assess health-related quality of life, in terms of physical and mental health. Subjective and objective sleep parameters were measured using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and wrist actigraphy, respectively. Generalized linear modeling was performed to examine the association between sleep parameters and health-related quality of life. After adjusting for confounders, subjectively measured sleep disturbances were associated with a lower physical health-related quality of life, whereas higher, objectively measured sleep efficiency was associated with greater physical health-related quality of life. Subjectively measured daytime dysfunction was associated with impaired mental health-related quality of life. Using both objective and subjective measurements of sleep, the current study suggests that there is an association between sleep and health-related quality of life. Workplace health-promotion planners in Singapore should consider programmes that educate workers on better sleep hygiene practices in an effort to improve sleep and health-related quality of life.

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Mastery is significantly associated with greater physical and mental health-related quality of life in two independently recruited international samples of people with multiple sclerosis

10.26226/morressier.5b719e445aff74008ae4caec ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

Dr Steve Simpson, Jr. ◽

George Jelinek ◽

Tracey Weiland ◽

Emily O'Kearney

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Mental Health ◽

Multiple Sclerosis ◽

Health Related Quality ◽

Physical And Mental Health ◽

Related Quality ◽

Health Related

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Health-related quality of life and co-morbidities among older adults in Bhutan

Bhutan Health Journal ◽

10.47811/bhj.63 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

pp. 15-24

Author(s):

Nidup Dorji ◽

Michael P. Dunne ◽

Charrlotte Seib ◽

Sibnath Dep

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Mental Health ◽

Older Adults ◽

Female Gender ◽

P Value ◽

Health Related Quality ◽

Physical And Mental Health ◽

Related Quality ◽

Health Related

Introduction: Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is a multi-dimensional construct that assesses an individual’s and group’s perceived physical and mental health over time. Measurement of HRQoL is an important medical outcome study and its study among older adults in Bhutan is limited. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study aimed to assess HRQoL and its sociodemographic and health correlates, among older adults in Bhutan. Data for this study was collected from the four major towns of Thimphu, Phuntsholing, Gelephu, and Samdrupjongkhar, Bhutan, from November 2014 - February 2015, using structured questionnaire with face-to-face interview. A total of 337 Bhutanese older adults participated in this study. Statistical analysis was performed using statistical package for social science version 21.0. Results: The overall mean score for the HRQoL among older adults in this study was 0.67 (SD: 0.13) significantly different between the gender (p-value<0.001). A significantly low scores inthe areas of role limitations (p<0.05), pain (p<0.01), mental health (p<0.001), and vitality (p<0.05) of the HRQoL was observed for the female gender. Frequent back pain (67.1%), memory decline (60.5%), depression (46.0%) mobility impairment (45.4%), insomnia (42.1%), and problem affecting breathing (31.8%) were common health problems and were significantly higher among the female gender. Better health conditions was positively related with better HRQoL (p-value<0.001). Conclusions: Low HRQoL was reported higher among female gender and was linked to multiple and cumulative health morbidities. Members of the family, community and healthcare providers could incorporate holistic approach to foster positive health outcomes and HRQoL of the older adults.

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Pathways from pain to physical and mental health‐related quality of life during the third trimester of pregnancy: an exploratory mediation analysis

Journal of Clinical Nursing ◽

10.1111/jocn.15686 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Julie Vignato ◽

Yelena Perkhounkova ◽

Seyedehtanaz Saeidzadeh ◽

Micayla Patsais ◽

Michaela Inman ◽

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Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Mental Health ◽

Mediation Analysis ◽

Health Related Quality ◽

Physical And Mental Health ◽

Third Trimester ◽

The Third ◽

Related Quality ◽

Health Related

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Health-Related Quality of Life and Risk Factors among Chinese Women in Japan Following the COVID-19 Outbreak

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18168745 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (16) ◽

pp. 8745

Author(s):

Yunjie Luo ◽

Yoko Sato

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Mental Health ◽

Risk Factors ◽

Chinese Women ◽

Demographic Factors ◽

Health Related Quality ◽

Physical And Mental Health ◽

Related Quality ◽

Health Related

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly affected individuals’ physical and mental health, including that of immigrant women. This study aimed to evaluate the health-related quality of life (HRQoL), identify the demographic factors and awareness of the COVID-19 pandemic contributing to physical and mental health, and examine the risk factors associated with poor physical and mental health of Chinese women in Japan following the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak. Using an electronic questionnaire survey, we collected data including items on HRQoL, awareness of the COVID-19 pandemic, and demographic factors. One hundred and ninety-three participants were analyzed. Approximately 98.9% of them thought that COVID-19 affected their daily lives, and 97.4% had COVID-19 concerns. Married status (OR = 2.88, 95%CI [1.07, 7.72], p = 0.036), high concerns (OR = 3.99, 95%CI [1.46, 10.94], p = 0.007), and no concerns (OR = 8.75, 95%CI [1.17, 65.52], p = 0.035) about the COVID-19 pandemic were significantly associated with poor physical health. Unmarried status (OR = 2.83, 95%CI [1.20, 6.70], p = 0.018) and high COVID-19 concerns (OR = 2.17, 95%CI [1.04, 4.56], p = 0.040) were significantly associated with poor mental health. It is necessary to provide effective social support for Chinese women in Japan to improve their well-being, especially in terms of mental health.

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