scholarly journals Anxiety effects on quality of life during the COVID-19 outbreak: A parallel-serial mediation model among nurses in Turkey

Work ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Nihan Potas ◽  
Nilüfer Koçtürk ◽  
Sükrü Anıl Toygar
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Isolation ◽  
Trait Anxiety ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
State Anxiety ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Close Contact ◽  
Mediation Model ◽  
Serial Mediation

BACKGROUND: Nurses experience loneliness, anxiety, fear, fatigue, sleep disorders, and other physical and mental health problems due to their close contact with patients in cases of epidemic diseases. Among nurses in Turkey, we want to explore how anxiety, psychological health, and social isolation affect nurses’ quality of life. OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to investigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the quality of life (COVID-19 EQLS), State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI-1 and STAI-2), psychological health, and social isolation among nurses. It also aimed to identify whether the influence of trait anxiety, psychological health, and social isolation are stronger than the direct influence of state anxiety on nurses’ quality of life during the pandemic. METHODS: A cross-sectional study design and STROBE guidelines were implemented. In this study, 638 nurses in Turkey were included using simple random sampling. The participants completed the STAI-1 and STAI-2 and COVID-19 EQLS online-form. The parallel-serial mediation model was used to examine the relationships between the determined variables. RESULTS: Psychological health, psychological effects of social isolation, and trait anxiety fully mediated the relationship between state anxiety and quality of life of nurses. The total indirect effect of the confidence interval of bootstrapping was statistically different from zero. CONCLUSIONS: Trait anxiety, psychological health, and social isolation were the main factors with statistically significant indirect effects on the quality of life of Turkish nurses in this study.

scholarly journals Anxiety- and Health-Related Quality of Life Among Patients With Breast Cancer: A Cross-Cultural Comparison of China and the United States

2018 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Jin You ◽  
Qian Lu ◽  
Michael J. Zvolensky ◽  
Zhiqiang Meng ◽  
Kay Garcia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
United States ◽  
Trait Anxiety ◽  
State Anxiety ◽  
Cultural Context ◽  
The United States ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Chinese Patients

Purpose Literature has documented the prevalence of anxiety and its adverse effect on quality of life among patients with breast cancer from Western countries, yet cross-cultural examinations with non-Western patients are rare. This cross-cultural study investigated differences in anxiety and its association with quality of life between US and Chinese patients with breast cancer. Methods Patients with breast cancer from the United States and China completed measures for anxiety (Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory) and quality of life (Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Breast). Results After controlling for demographic and medical characteristics, Chinese patients reported higher levels of trait and state anxiety than US patients. Although there was an association between anxiety and quality of life in both groups of patients, the association between state anxiety and quality of life was stronger among Chinese patients than among US patients, with the association between trait anxiety and quality of life the same between the two cultural samples. Conclusion These findings suggest that anxiety and its association with quality of life among patients with breast cancer varies depending on cultural context, which reveals greater anxiety and poorer quality of life among Chinese patients compared with US patients. This suggests greater unmet psychosocial needs among Chinese patients and highlights the need to build comprehensive cancer care systems for a better quality of life in Chinese populations.

scholarly journals Pilates and aerobic training improve levels of depression, anxiety and quality of life in overweight and obese individuals

2017 ◽  
Vol 75 (12) ◽  
pp. 850-857 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rodrigo Luiz Vancini ◽  
Angeles Bonal Rosell Rayes ◽  
Claudio Andre Barbosa de Lira ◽  
Karine Jacon Sarro ◽  
Marilia Santos Andrade
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Trait Anxiety ◽  
State Anxiety ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Pilates Method ◽  
State And Trait Anxiety ◽  
Anxiety Levels ◽  
Walking Group

ABSTRACT Objective: To compare the effects of Pilates and walking on quality of life, depression, and anxiety levels. Methods: Sixty-three overweight/obese participants were randomly divided into: control (n = 20), walking (n = 21), and Pilates (n = 22) groups. Pilates and walking groups attended eight weeks of 60-minute exercise sessions three times per week. Quality of life, depression, and state- and trait-anxiety levels were evaluated before and after eight weeks of training. Results: Scores of quality of life, depression, and trait-anxiety improved in the Pilates and walking groups. State-anxiety levels improved only in the walking group. Conclusion: Pilates and walking positively impact quality of life, depression and anxiety. The Pilates method could be used as an alternative to improve mood disorders in overweight/obese individuals.

scholarly journals Association between Anxiety, Depressive Symptoms and Quality of Life in Patients Undergoing Diagnostic Flexible Video Bronchoscopy

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (19) ◽  
pp. 10374
Author(s):  
Beata Brajer-Luftmann ◽  
Marcin Mardas ◽  
Marta Stelmach-Mardas ◽  
Dorota Lojko ◽  
Halina Batura-Gabryel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Trait Anxiety ◽  
State Anxiety ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Anxiety Level ◽  
Patients At Risk ◽  
Anxiety Depression ◽  
Reduced State

Bronchoscopy is one of the basic invasive procedures in pulmonology accompanied by patients’ anxiety. This study aimed to find an association between predictors of state anxiety/depression and patient’s quality of life (QOL) with pulmonary symptoms undergoing diagnostic flexible video bronchoscopy (FVB). A total of 125 adult patients before FVB were included in a prospective observational study. The quality of life (QOL) was assessed by WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire, the depression possibility by the Beck’s Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II), and the anxiety level by Spielberger’s State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI-S; STAI-T). Results show that the older patients and patients with more comorbidities showed a significantly higher anxiety level. The previous FVB under deep sedation significantly reduced state anxiety. A significantly positive association was found between the STAI score and total BDI-II score. More severe symptoms of anxiety were especially related to lower QOL (physical health, psychological and environmental domains) in patients. Statistically higher trait anxiety in lower social QOL domain scores was observed. Our findings show that high state and trait anxiety were associated with higher depression scores and lower quality of life in the elderly. It seems that the elderly and patients at risk of depression development require more attention in the clinical setting to minimize the anxiety accompanying the bronchoscopy.

scholarly journals Social Isolation, Illness Anxiety, and Quality of Life in Corona Survivors

2021 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
pp. 515-528
Author(s):  
Shiza Shahid ◽  
Amina Shahid ◽  
Izza Mahfooz
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Isolation ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
World Health ◽  
Illness Anxiety ◽  
The Relationship

The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between social isolation, illness anxiety and quality of life in corona survivors. This paper focuses on moderating role of illness anxiety on the relationship between social isolation and quality of life of COVID-19 survivors who faced this disease in past 6 months. The sample comprised of 110 survivors of COVID-19. Purposive sampling was used to assess the participants with the help of Google forms. Social isolation was measured by using Lubben Social Network Scale (Lubben et al., 2006), quality of life was measured by WHOQOL-BREF (World Health Organization, 1996), and to measure illness anxiety Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (Hamilton, 1959) was used. Correlational analysis revealed that social isolation had positive relationship with illness anxiety. Illness anxiety had negative relationship with physical health, psychological health environment and overall quality of life. Moreover, moderation analysis revealed that illness anxiety significantly moderated the relationship between social isolation and quality of life. This research attempted to explore the social isolation during lock down and illness anxiety corporate in low quality of life in COVID-19 pandemic. This study has variety of clinical implications as this research gave us insight into the role of social isolation and illness anxiety on quality of life especially in this pandemic so it will help psychologists to take measurements accordingly.

Exploring correlates of quality of life in older family caregivers to cancer patients.

2016 ◽  
Vol 34 (3_suppl) ◽  
pp. 186-186 ◽  
Author(s):  
Colleen Ann Cuthbert ◽  
Kathryn King-Shier ◽  
Joseph D. Ruether ◽  
Dianne Tapp ◽  
S. Nicole Culos-Reed
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Trait Anxiety ◽  
State Anxiety ◽  
Patient Treatment ◽  
Treatment Status

186 Background: Family caregivers (FCs) have negative impacts to their physical and emotional health, and poorer quality of life (QoL) compared to non-caregivers. Most research on FCs has included heterogeneous samples, therefore little is known about specific groups such as older (age 60+) FCs. Older persons are at increased risk for health problems, may have co-morbidities, and be socially isolated. Understanding factors related to QoL may lead to interventions targeted to older FCs. The purpose of this study was to examine factors associated with QoL in older FCs to cancer patients. Methods: The data for this study are from a larger survey of FCs aged 60+, recruited from a hospital-based cancer facility. FCs were included if their care recipient had breast, prostate or colorectal cancer. QoL was measured using the MOSF-36. Analyses using descriptive statistics and Pearson’s correlations were conducted. Results: n = 168 participants consented, with n = 129 surveys returned. The majority of participants were female (60.5 %), 70 yrs old (sd 7.4), had at least a college diploma (65.2 %), were spouses of the patient 92.2%, and retired (60.5%). Mean caregiving hours per week was 24.2 (sd 26.3). Mean time as a caregiver was 31 months (45.9). The majority of patients were on treatment (75.2%) and were 71.3 yrs old (sd 7.5). The Physical Component Summary (PCS) of the MOSF-36 was significantly correlated with gender r = -.24, social support r = .25, sleep quality r = -.47, depression r = -.51, state anxiety r = -.40, and trait anxiety r = -.45 (all p’s < .01). There were significant correlations between the Mental Component Summary (MCS) and social support r = .40, sleep quality r = -.40, depression r = -.77, gender r = -.25, state anxiety r = -.72, and trait anxiety r = -.71 (all p’s < .01). The MCS was correlated with caregiving hours, r = -.197 (p < .05), however, not with patient treatment status. The PCS was not correlated with caregiving hours or patient treatment status. Conclusions: Consistent with previous FC research across different diseases, QoL was associated with gender, caregiving hours per week, social support, sleep quality, depression, and anxiety. Interventions for older FCs of cancer patients could be targeted to specific factors of overall QoL.

scholarly journals P14.20 Anxiety level in a prospective cohort of newly diagnosed glioblastoma patients: preliminary results from the IMAGE study

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (Supplement_3) ◽  
pp. iii70-iii71
Author(s):  
D Maillet ◽  
P Narme ◽  
V Menard ◽  
M Larrieu ◽  
K Sahel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Trait Anxiety ◽  
State Anxiety ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Anxiety Level ◽  
Preliminary Results ◽  
Current State

Abstract BACKGROUND Quality of life (QoL) is an important area of clinical neuro-oncology, especially in glioblastoma patients. Although previous studies showed an association between QoL and anxiety, few studies have focused on the anxiety level throughout the disease progression (Bunevicius et al., 2017; Kilbride et al., 2007). Underestimating anxiety may have several consequences: a low treatment compliance, exacerbation of somatic symptoms or side effects of treatment, difficulties with understanding medical information and lower cooperation with the medical staff (Spencer, 2010). In the present study, we aimed assessing the current state of anxiety in a prospective cohort of patients treated for glioblastoma. We also investigated potential correlations with other clinical and psychological variables to better understand determinants of anxiety in this population. MATERIAL AND METHODS At the beginning of their cycle of temozolomide cure and after radio-chemotherapy, 30 patients with glioblastoma were included. Inclusion criteria were: Karnofsky index (IK) ≥ 70% and absence of cognitive disorder that could interfere with the completion of questionnaires. The characteristics of patients were as follows: mean age of 56.6 years ± 12.5 (70% were more than 50 years old); 20% were women; 50% had a university degree and IK of 87% ± 5. Anxiety level was assessed using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory. This scale consists of 40 items on a self-report basis measuring how patients feel right now (“state”) and how they generally feel (“trait”). We also assessed (i) QoL using the Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire 30 and the Brain Cancer Module-20; (ii) the presence of depressive symptoms using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale; (iii) the self-esteem using the Rosenberg self-esteem scale and (iv) memory complains using the Prospective and Retrospective Memory Questionnaire. RESULTS The preliminary results showed that - at baseline - 21% of our sample reported high levels of anxiety. Correlation analyses showed that state anxiety was correlated with trait anxiety (rho=0.799, p< .001), QoL (rho=0.678, p< .001), level of self-esteem (rho=-0.514, p=0.004) and memory complains (rho=0.618, p< .001). Any correlation was found with age, education level, lesional lateralization or depressive symptoms. Women had higher state anxiety scores than men (t(27)=-2.4, p=0.02). CONCLUSION These preliminary results suggest that higher current state of anxiety is associated with lower QoL and lower self-esteem, regardless the presence of depressive symptoms, age, education level or lesional lateralization. Anxiety level at the follow-up (4 and 6 months after the baseline) and determinants of its progression will also be presented and might help health professionals to understand patients’ experience and better meet their needs.

scholarly journals PSYCHOLOGICAL BENEFITS OF EXERCISE AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN OLDER ADULTS

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 121-134
Author(s):  
Petra Dolenc ◽  
Mojca Petrič
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Active Lifestyle

While regular physical activity has been shown to positively impact health and physical functioning across all age groups an active lifestyle may in particular have beneficial effects in advanced age. The objective of this article is to provide a brief overview of a contemporary research on the benefits of physical activity for psychological health and quality of life in the elderly. Older adults are more vulnerable than other age groups regarding mental health problems, such as depression and anxiety. Many cross-sectional and experimental studies discussed in the article confirm the importance of a physically active lifestyle for preventing or reducing mental health problems and improving the quality of life among elderly people.

scholarly journals The Impact of the Covid-19 Social Isolation Measures on the Resilience and Quality of Life of Working Mothers

2020 ◽  
pp. 41-51
Author(s):  
Demetris Hadjicharalambous ◽  
Despoina Athanasiadi-Charchanti ◽  
Loucia Demetriou
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Isolation ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Working Mothers ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
The State ◽  
World Health ◽  
World Health Organization Quality ◽  
The Impact

The Covid-19 pandemic has caused feelings of desperation, fear, terror, anxiety while it has also brought radical changes in the quality of life and psychological health of people worldwide. The lockdown and social isolation measures due to the pandemic seem to have affected the working mothers' resilience, health, and quality of life. The purpose of this study is to examine how working mothers reacted during the Covid-19 pandemic and how the state-imposed quarantine affected their quality of life, their health, and their resilience. We designed and carried out a web-based survey in Cyprus with 208 participants, all working mothers. We administered two questionnaires, namely the World Health Organization Quality Of Life (WHOQOL)-BREF (WHO, 1998), which examines the quality of life, and the Self-evaluation Resilience Questionnaire (Resilience-Project EU, 2019), which assesses working mothers' resilience. The participants answered the questionnaires on the Internet platform Enklikanketa, from May 20 to May 30, 2020. The results showed that the state-imposed measures of social isolation in the form of quarantine had a negative impact on the psychological resilience and the quality of life of younger working mothers, of single working mothers, and of those working mothers who were residing in rural areas at the time. Working mothers who belonged to older age groups, those who continued to pursue activities and hobbies during the quarantine, and mothers who maintained a higher quality of life were affected less by social isolation measures. In conclusion, important protective and supportive factors to working mothers were family support, cooperation between their family members, the right working conditions, and job satisfaction.

scholarly journals The Effect of Mental Health Status on the Quality of Life of Faculty of Medicine Students during the Pandemic Coronavirus Disease 2019 Period

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (E) ◽  
pp. 645-652
Author(s):  
Agustina Arundina Triharja Tejoyuwono ◽  
Rangga Putra Nugraha ◽  
Faisal Kholid Fahdi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Social Relationships ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Mental Health Status ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey

BACKGROUND: The spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) disease which has not been balanced with effective protocols can create mental health problems which could affect the quality of life; as of today, there is not any research that examines the influence of both factors. AIM: This study purpose was to analyze the mental health status on the quality of life amongst medicine students during COVID-19 period. METHODS: This is a cross-sectional survey on 361 students from Faculty of Medicine Tanjungpura University. This study was conducted from June 2019 to November 2020 by spreading Depression Anxiety Stress Scale questionnaire and a WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire through online. The data analysis was administered using Kruskal–Wallis statistics. RESULT: The students’ mental health status was dominantly on the normal category with depression domain by 323 students (89.5%), anxiety domain by 311 students (86.1%), and stress domain by 343 students (95%). The quality of life measurement was in category medium in all domains which are physical health (88.6%), psychological health (92.5%), social relationships (50.7%), and environment (78.7%). There was significant effect of mental health status of depression and anxiety toward the aspect of physical health, psychological health, and social relationships (p < 0.05). Stress significantly influenced all domains of quality of life, and there was no significant effect of mental health status domain depression (p = 0.051) and anxiety (p = 0.881) toward the environment aspect. CONCLUSION: Students’ mental health status in this research belongs to the category normal with moderate level in quality of life. To compare, there was a significant effect of mental health status toward the quality of life domains. The good application of self-coping mechanisms and the social encouragement from the environment is suitable intervention strategies during the pandemic COVID-19 period.

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