scholarly journals THE INFLUENCE OF CHILDREN'S DENTAL CARIES ON THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN STUDENTS IN SUB URBAN AND URBAN ENVIRONMENT

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 303
Author(s):  
Ernie Thioritz ◽  
Asridiana Asridiana
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Urban Schools ◽  
Sleep Disturbances ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Adequate Diet ◽  
Regression Test ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

Dental caries is a major problem of dental and oral health which most often occurs in children. If neglected, dental caries can cause pain, infection, premature tooth loss, and chewing disorders which can interfere with the consumption of an adequate diet. Furthermore, this will affect the child's growth and overall contribution to the environment. This can lead to weight loss, sleep disturbances, changes in behavior, and poor school performance, which will have an impact on the quality of life of the child. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of dental caries in children on the quality of life of students in suburban and urban schools. This research is an analytic observational study with cross-sectional design and involved 257 samples with total sampling method. Dental caries was measured by the DMF-t index and children's quality of life was measured using the Child Perceptions Questionnaire (CPQ8-10). The results showed that in suburban schools, the number of respondents with "high" caries severity had the highest number, namely 47 people, while in urban schools, respondents with "moderate" caries severity level had the highest number, namely 42 people. Based on statistical tests using regression test, it was found that dental caries has a significant effect on the quality of life of students in both suburban and urban schools (p <0.05). It was concluded that dental caries has a significant effect on all quality of life domains. Key words: dental caries, quality of life, age 8-10 years.

Factors related to sleep disturbances for individuals with Parkinson’s disease: a regional perspective

2019 ◽  
Vol 32 (7) ◽  
pp. 827-838
Author(s):  
Rachael Wade ◽  
Nancy A. Pachana ◽  
George Mellick ◽  
Nadeeka Dissanayaka
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Parkinson’S Disease ◽  
Parkinson's Disease ◽  
Sleep Disturbances ◽  
Sleep Problems ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sleep Dysfunction ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Positive Correlations

ABSTRACTObjectives:Sleep disturbances negatively impact the quality of life of patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD). While persons living in regional areas are at higher risk of PD, PD is poorly managed in regional communities. This study examined factors associated with sleep problems in PD in a regional context.Design:A mixed-methods cross-sectional design was used.Participants:Patients with PD were recruited from the Queensland Parkinson’s Project database.Measurements:Those who agreed to participate were sent a questionnaire assessing aspects of sleep, depression, anxiety, quality of life, and PD severity. Qualitative information was also gathered. Correlations between variables were examined; thematic analyses were performed for qualitative data.Results:All participants (n = 49) reported sleep disturbances, with 73% (n = 36) reporting sleep disturbance to be problematic. Global sleep dysfunction positively correlated with daytime napping (r = .34, p = .01), watching the clock when unable to sleep (r = .38, p = <.01), staying in bed when unable to sleep (r = .43, p = <.01), and going to bed hungry (r = .31, p = .03) and negatively correlated with daytime exercise (r = -.32, p = .02). Positive correlations were observed between global sleep dysfunction and depression (r = .55, p = <.01), anxiety (r = .31, p = .04), and dysfunctional sleep beliefs (r = .39, p = <.01).Conclusion:There is a clear need for identifying factors related to sleep disturbances in PD for effective management.

scholarly journals Quality Of Life Male Prisoners Based on Age and Education: Preliminary Studies

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 195-200
Author(s):  
Prystia Riana Putri ◽  
Megah Andriany ◽  
Artika Nurrahima
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
High School Education ◽  
Sampling Techniques ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Central Java ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Male Prisoners ◽  
Central Java Province

Prisoners in the correctional area are faced with unexpected situations and conditions. Prisoners ability to solve problems will affect the level of quality of life (QOL). However, research that focused on QOL levels based on age and education is not yet available, so this research is essential. This study applied a cross-sectional design with systemic random sampling and purposive sampling techniques. QoL measurements were carried out at 120 male prisoners using WHOQOL BREF instruments that have been tested as valid and reliable. The study was conducted in one of the Prisons in Central Java Province in September 2019. Inclusion criteria were no family visits, occupation of prisons for less than 18 months, general crime, and no cognitive impairment. The results showed that male prisoners with late adulthood and high school education had higher QOL mean rates of 88.5 and 87.6. The conclusion is the level of QOL related to age and high education.

scholarly journals Impact of Sleep Disturbances on the Quality of Life Among Schizophrenic Out-patients of Jimma University Medical Center, Southwest Ethiopia: Hospital Based Cross-sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 684-691
Author(s):  
Aman Dule ◽  
Mustefa Mohammedhussein ◽  
Mohammedamin Hajure
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Sleep Disturbances ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Southwest Ethiopia ◽  
Schizophrenic Patients ◽  
Jimma University

Aim: Current study was aimed to assess the impacts of sleep disturbances on patient’s quality of life. Background: Schizophrenia is a syndrome, which affects sleep. Up to 80% of schizophrenic patients complain of sleep disturbances which affect the quality of life Objectives: To assess the association of sleep disturbances and quality of life and other contributing factors among schizophrenic patients on follow-up treatment at Jimma University Southwest Ethiopia. Methods: A cross-sectional study with a consecutive sampling of 411 out-patients at Jimma University medical center was employed from April 21-June 20, 2019. Sleep disturbances and the quality of life were assessed by Pittsburgh sleep quality index and WHOQOL-BREF, respectively. Epi data version 3.1 and SPSS version 23.0 software was used. Chi-square and independent samples t-test were used for association and P-value < 0.05 was considered for statistical significance. Results: Most participants had sleep disturbances and the mean score of positive scale on PANSS was higher for patients with sleep disturbances. About one-fourth of the patients had very good subjective sleep quality and > 85% of sleep efficiency was reported by 139 participants. More than half (51.1%) of the subjects had used sleep medication and the majority (64.7%) of them were reported daytime dysfunctions in the past month. The social domain (M±SD=3.92±2.51, t=8.46, p= <0.001, eta2=0.15) and overall WHOQOL (M±SD=57.60±16.87, t=9.24, p= < 0.001, eta2= 0.17) score had a large difference of means and about 15% and 17% of the variance in sleep disturbance have been explained. Conclusion: Generally, the finding of the current study was in agreement with most of the previous studies and sleep disturbances respectively moderate to significant effects on the patient’s quality of life.

scholarly journals Impact of dental caries on quality of life of adolescents according to access to oral health services: a cross sectional study

2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Angela Xavier ◽  
Érica Silva de Carvalho ◽  
Roosevelt da Silva Bastos ◽  
Magali de Lourdes Caldana ◽  
Patrícia Ribeiro Mattar Damiance ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Public Schools ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Oral Health Services

Aim: This study presents the prevalence of dental caries and its relation to the quality of life of adolescents according to the access to dental health services. Methods: Two hundred and fifty-six adolescents between 15 and 19 years of age participated in the study; they were all enrolled in public schools in a countryside municipality of the São Paulo State. Data related to dental caries were evaluated by the DMFT Index, and OHIP-14 was used for evaluating the quality of life. Mann Whitney and Spearmann correlation tests were also used (p<0.05). Results: A DMFT of 3.09 (±3.30) was found with a higher prevalence among the adolescents who used public dental services (3.43±3.34) compared with those who used private services (2.94±3.28). A statistically significant relationship between the decay component of DMFT with physical pain (0.020), physical disability (0.002) and quality of life (0.017) was verified. Conclusions: A low prevalence of dental caries was observed, and it was higher in adolescents who used public oral health services rather than private ones, evidencing the low influence of oral health on the quality of life of the participants.

scholarly journals Quality of Life in OCD: Differential Impact of Obsessions, Compulsions, and Depression Comorbidity

2003 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
pp. 72-77 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mario Masellis ◽  
Neil A Rector ◽  
Margaret A Richter
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
Depression Severity ◽  
Differential Impact ◽  
Obsessive Compulsive ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Compulsive Disorder ◽  
Clinically Significant ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

Objective: An anxiety disorder severely affects the sufferer's quality of life (QOL), and this may be particularly true of those with obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD). This study examines the differential impact of obsessions, compulsions, and depression comorbidity on the QOL of individuals with OCD. Method: Forty-three individuals diagnosed with OCD according to DSM-IV criteria and experiencing clinically significant obsessions and compulsions completed measures of QOL, obsessive–compulsive symptom severity, and depression severity. Results: Obsession severity was found to significantly predict patient QOL, whereas the severity of compulsive rituals did not impact on QOL ratings. Comorbid depression severity was the single greatest predictor of poor QOL, accounting for 54% of the variance. Conclusions: Given the importance of these symptoms, treatments that directly target obsessions and secondary depression symptoms in OCD are warranted. However, replication of these findings in a prospective cohort study is required, because although the the current study's cross-sectional design allows for the examination of the associations among obsessions, depression, and QOL, it cannot establish their temporal framework (that is, causal relations).

scholarly journals Influence of Sleep Disturbances on Quality of Life of Iranian Menopausal Women

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zohreh Yazdi ◽  
Khosro Sadeghniiat-Haghighi ◽  
Amir Ziaee ◽  
Khadijeh Elmizadeh ◽  
Masomeh Ziaeeha
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Daytime Sleepiness ◽  
Sleep Disturbances ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Berlin Questionnaire ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Obstructive Sleep ◽  
Menopausal Women

Background. Subjective sleep disturbances increase during menopause. Some problems commonly encountered during menopause, such as hot flushes and sweating at night, can cause women to have difficulty in sleeping. These complaints can influence quality of life of menopausal women.Methods. This cross-sectional study was performed on menopausal women attending health centers in Qazvin for periodic assessments. We measured excessive daytime sleepiness by Epworth sleepiness scale (ESS), obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) by the Berlin questionnaire, and insomnia by the insomnia severity index (ISI). We evaluate quality of life by the Menopause specific quality of life questionnaire (MENQOL).Results. A total of 380 menopausal women entered the study. Mean age of participated women was 57.6 ± 6.02. Mean duration of menopause was 6.3 ± 4.6. The frequency of severe and moderate insomnia was 8.4% (32) and 11.8% (45). Severe daytime sleepiness (ESS ≥ 10) was present in 27.9% (80) of the participants. Multivariate analytic results show that insomnia and daytime sleepiness have independent negative impact on each domain and total score of MENQOL questionnaire.Conclusion. According to our findings, EDS and insomnia are frequent in menopausal women. Both EDS and insomnia have significant quality of life impairment.

Quality of Life Among Lifetime Victimized Men

2007 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 189-204 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joaquim J.F. Soares ◽  
Eija Viitasara ◽  
Gloria Macassa
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
White Collar ◽  
Blue Collar ◽  
Financial Strain ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Secondary School Education ◽  
Upper Secondary ◽  
White Collar Workers ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

Quality of life was compared for lifetime victimized (n = 353) and nonvictimized men (n = 167) for demographic and quality of life variables by a cross-sectional design. The univariate analyses showed that victims compared to nonvictims had a lower quality of life, were younger, more often had upper secondary school education, and were more often blue-collar/low white-collar workers, on student allowances, on unemployment, financially strained, and smokers. The regressions revealed that unemployment, financial strain, smoking, depression, and home/public abuse were associated with reduced quality of life among victimized men. Being a blue-collar/low/intermediate white-collar worker and social support were related to increased quality of life. This study may have provided new insights into the experiences of quality of life of victimized men.

scholarly journals Factors associated with low quality of life in schizophrenia

2005 ◽  
Vol 21 (5) ◽  
pp. 1338-1340 ◽  
Author(s):  
Clareci Silva Cardoso ◽  
Waleska Teixeira Caiaffa ◽  
Marina Bandeira ◽  
Arminda Lucia Siqueira ◽  
Mery Natali Silva Abreu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Mental Health Center ◽  
Psychiatric Patients ◽  
Patient Treatment ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

Interest in quality of life in mental health care has been stimulated by the deinstitutionalization of psychiatric patients as well as a parallel interest in understanding the scope of their daily lives. This study aims to investigate the socio-demographic and clinical variables related to low quality of life, using a cross-sectional design to evaluate quality of life by means of the QLS-BR scale. We interviewed a sample of 123 outpatients from a reference mental health center in Divinópolis, Minas Gerais State, Brazil, clinically diagnosed with schizophrenia. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were carried out. The results showed that low quality of life is associated with one or more of the following: male gender, single marital status, low income plus low schooling, use of three or more prescribed psychoactive drugs, psychomotor agitation during the interview, and current follow-up care. The study identifies plausible indicators for the attention and care needed to improve psychiatric patient treatment.

scholarly journals The Role of Nurse in the Form of Palliative Care on the Quality of Life of Patients with Cervical Cancer

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 29
Author(s):  
Rita Kirana ◽  
Tut Barkinah ◽  
Vonny Khresna Dewi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Palliative Care ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Nurse Role ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Question Form

The diagnosis of cervical cancer has become a big burden for both patients and families. Most patients with advanced stage cancer have a low quality of life score which indicates they have a problem. while the family may not be ready to carry out its role in the quality of life of patients with cervical cancer. The objective of this research was to identify the correlation of nurse support in the form of palliative care on the quality of life of patients with cervical cancer. This research employed cross-sectional design. Population in this research was all patients with cervical cancer in gynecology ward in Banjarmasin. Participant for this research were patients with cervical cancer and nurses. Data were taken by structured interview and task question form. Linear regression analysis was applied with level of significance ≤0.05. The results shown that most nurses ha good level of their role in the form of palliative care while most patients also have moderate level of quality of life. Also there are significance correlations of nurse role in the form of palliative care on the quality of life of patients with cervical cancer. Keywords: cervical cancer; quality of life; palliative care; nurse; role

scholarly journals Fungsi Kognitif dengan Kualitas Hidup Pada Lansia

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 34
Author(s):  
Maria Manungkalit ◽  
Ni Putu Wulan Purnama Sari ◽  
Ninda Ayu Prabasari
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Brain Function ◽  
Selection Criteria ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Normal Cognitive Function ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
The Brain ◽  
Elderly Living

As age increases, various body deteriorioration will follow, one of them is cognitive function. The brain function of memory recall or remembering something is part of cognitive function. If this function weaken, daily activities will be disturbed and may have impacts on quality of life. This study aimed to analyze the correlation between cognitive function and quality of life in elderly. This was a cross-sectional design. Population was all elderly living in a private nursing home in Surabaya (N=150). Based on sample's selection criteria, there were 145 elderly participated as respondents. Instruments used were Mini Mental State Exam (MMSE) for measuring cognitive function, and Older People Quality of Life (OPQOL) for measuring quality of life in elderly. Most respondents had normal cognitive function, but their quality of life was mostly sufficient. Statistical analysis by Spearman's Rho correlation test showed that cognitive function was significantly correlated with quality of life in elderly (p=0.008). The aging process has impact on cognitive function deterioration which resulted in a decrease in elderly's quality of life.  Keywords: cognitive function, elderly, quality of life

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