scholarly journals Relationship Between Social Capital and Life Quality of Female Patients with High Blood Pressure in Health Centers of Khalkhal in Iran

2020 ◽  
pp. 140-144
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Social Capital ◽  
High Blood Pressure ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Health Centers ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Statistical Population ◽  
Female Patients

Background: High blood pressure has become a major problem in developing countries. A method of controlling blood pressure is to improve the life quality of patients. Studies have emphasized the importance of examining the role of social capital in patients’ quality of life. The present study aimed to investigate the relationship between social capital and life quality of female patients with high blood pressure. Materials and Methods: The present correlative study was carried out using the survey method. The statistical population included all women referring to the health centers of Khalkhal in Iran with care reports within January 2018 to December 2019. The current study was carried out on a total of 3,684 individuals. The sample size consisted of 357 female patients with high blood pressure who were determined using Cochran’s formula and random sampling technique. In addition, to compare high blood pressure patients with other individuals, 357 subjects were selected from other referrals as the study subjects. The data collection tool was a researcher-designed questionnaire for social capital and 36-Item Short Form Survey (SF-36) for life quality. Moreover, the data were analyzed using Pearson’s correlation coefficient and t-test by SPSS software (version 22). Results: The obtained results of the current study showed that there was a significant relationship between social capital dimensions (i.e., social trust, social support, strong relationship, and associative membership) and life quality of patients with hypertension (P<0.05). It was also indicated that the average social capital of healthy individuals was higher than that reported for those with high blood pressure (P<0.05). Conclusion: By increasing social capital in patients with hypertension, their quality of life will improve.

scholarly journals Gender and Quality of Life After Cerebral Stroke

2010 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 94-99 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amra Zalihić ◽  
Vedran Markotić ◽  
Dino Zalihić ◽  
Mirela Mabić
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Cerebral Stroke ◽  
Female Patients ◽  
Negative Prognostic Factor ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Medium Range ◽  
Male Patients

The aim of this work is to investigate the influence of gender on recovery after cerebral stroke.It is believed that functional outcome of cerebral stroke (CS) depends on gender. Female gender is mildly negative prognostic factor in after stroke results. Two hundred and two patients who had first ischemic cerebral stroke were questioned with help of, HADS and WHOQOL-Bref questionnaires, looking for differences in recovery depending on gender. Average patients' age was 72+/-13 (ME+/-IR) years. The youngest patient had 40 years, and the oldest 92 years, and medium range was 52 years. There were 112 males and 90 females. Quality of life was equally graded by both male and female after CS (p=0.208). Male patients had significantly better results in physical (p=0.035) and psychological (p=0.020) domain of life quality. After CS, male patients had better results only in memory dimension (p=0.003). Anxiety was statistically more frequent among female patients (p=0.009). Gender did not influence frequency of metabolic syndrome in patients with CS. Quality of life after CS was better in male patients, and statistically significant difference has been shown in physical, psychological domain and memory dimension. Female patients were more anxious then male after CS.

PROFIL KUALITAS HIDUP DAN TEKANAN DARAH PASIEN HIPERTENSI RAWAT JALAN DI RSUD ULIN BANJARMASIN

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 106
Author(s):  
Riza Alfian ◽  
Nani Lisdawati ◽  
Aditya Maulana Perdana Putra ◽  
Ratih Pratiwi Sari ◽  
Fahma Lailani
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Term Treatment ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Long Term Treatment ◽  
Blood Pressure Data

Hypertension is one of the main factors of coronary heart disease and stroke. The prevalence of hypertension in South Kalimantan Province occupied a second prevalence of 30,8%. Hypertension is a chronic disease that requires long-term treatment. Furthermore, long-term treatment of anti-hypertension patients also have the possibility of side effects that also affect the quality of life of patients. Uncontrolled blood pressure can aggravate the incidence of hypertension and develop into a more dangerous disease that affects the quality of life of patients. The purpose of this study was to determine the description of blood pressure and quality of life of outpatient hypertensive patients at RSUD Ulin Banjarmasin. This research was conducted by using survey method. Sampling was done by consecutive sampling method. Samples meeting the inclusion criteria were 61 patients. The sample inclusion criteria were outpatients ages 18-65 with hypertension diagnoses, and were willing to follow the study. Exclusion criteria were patients with uncooperative, illiterate and deaf conditions. Data collection was done by interviewing and filling out the EQ-5D questionnaire. Blood pressure data were taken from medical records. The data of the research are presented in descriptive form. Based on this research can be concluded that the value of systolic blood pressure and diastolic mean of research sample is 153,82 ± 17,62 and 86,16 ± 10,52 mmHg. The study sample was dominated by patients with level II hypertension (52,5%). Furthermore the quality of life of the average sample was dominated by the category of poor quality of life (73,8%).

scholarly journals Role of adherence in prevention of hypertension

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (30) ◽  
pp. 28-32
Author(s):  
Yu. N. Fedulaev ◽  
N. D. Karseladze ◽  
F. A. Evdokimov ◽  
A. Yu. Chuprakova ◽  
S. A. Sapozhnikov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Patient Adherence ◽  
Health Centers ◽  
Adherence To Treatment ◽  
Multicenter Studies ◽  
Prevention Of Hypertension ◽  
Significant Disease

Arterial hypertension remains a socially significant disease. Multicenter studies indicate low patient adherence to treatment. This article discusses the factors that influence commitment. Using the potentials of health centers and prevention departments can increase patient commitment. The study on the regular use of antihypertensive therapy indicates an improvement in cognitive functions and the quality of life of patients against the background of achieving target blood pressure.

scholarly journals Dermatology life quality index in patients with persisting and recurrent dermatophytoses

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 139
Author(s):  
T. S. Rajashekar ◽  
Shruti Nandigonnanavar ◽  
Suresh Kumar Kuppuswamy ◽  
G. Shruthi Madhavi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Dermatology Life Quality Index ◽  
Quality Index ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Topical Steroid ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Life Quality Index ◽  
The Impact

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Dermatophytosis is the most common fungal infection, which has recurrent and persisting course because of topical steroid abuse, irregular treatment and poor hygiene. Dermatology life quality index (DLQI) is a questionnaire based survey method to assess the impact and severity of many dermatology specific diseases and infections. There is paucity in the literature on the impact of dermatophytosis on the quality of life (Qol). The aim of the study was to assess the impact of dermatophytosis and its sequelae on quality of life.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> A total of 186 patients with recurrent and persistent dermatophytosis were selected for Qol questionnaire for a period of six months and statistical analysis was performed using t test to determine the impact of dermatophytosis on Qol.<strong></strong></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> Male to female ratio was 2.7:1, most cases were between 25 to 45 years age group. Thigh fold and gluteal region were the most common sites involved. Mean DLQI score was 12.7. The DLQI scores were statistically influenced by age of the patient, duration of the infection and site of involvement.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> This study revealed significant impairment of Qol in dermatophytosis patients. Assurance and counselling along with early and prompt treatment plays a significant role in reducing disease related psychosocial sequelae and increase the efficacy of treatment.</p>

scholarly journals Analysis of Sasang Constitutional Medicine as an Optimal Preventive Care Strategy for Hemophilia Patients

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Mi Kyung Lee ◽  
Minwoo Hwang ◽  
Hyunjoo Oh ◽  
Kyoung Soo Kim
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Life Expectancy ◽  
High Blood Pressure ◽  
Preventive Care ◽  
Population Analysis ◽  
Disease Symptoms ◽  
Sasang Constitutional Medicine ◽  
Constitutional Medicine

Introduction. Medical improvements have allowed hemophilia patients to anticipate an increased quality of life and life expectancy similar to that of the general population. Analysis of the potential disease symptoms of hemophilia patients based on a survey of Sasang Constitutional Medicine (SCM) is important for optimal preventive care and adjunctive therapy to avoid life-threating complications. Aim. To predict potential disease symptoms from the viewpoint of SCM as a preventive care strategy for hemophilia patients. Methods. Sixty-one hemophilia patients responded to a survey on Sasang constitutional classification, hemophilia disease pattern, and original symptoms. Results. In terms of SCM type, the 61 of hemophilia patients included 37 Tae-Eum (60.7%), 18 So-Yang (29.5%), and 6 So-Eum (12.5%). Hemophilia was found to be higher in Tae-Eum type and lower in So-Yang and So-Eum types, while considering the distributional rate of Korean Sasang types. Most of the patients with Tae-Eum type had Joyeol or Ganyeol. Furthermore, the incidences of diabetes and high blood pressure were greater in Tae-Eum type than in those of other types. Conclusion. In order to increase the quality of life and overall life expectancy, hemophilia patients with Tae-Eum type should be treated through management according to SCM along with medicine against hemophilia as long-term preventive care. Diabetes and high blood pressure should be regularly monitored in patients with Tae-Eum type.

scholarly journals Social Capital and Its Predictive Role in Quality of Life among the Elderly Referring to Health Centers in Tabriz, Iran: A Community- Based Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 212-219
Author(s):  
Shirin Barzanjeh-Atri ◽  
Vahid Pakpour ◽  
Azizeh Farshbaf-Khalili ◽  
Mohammad Asghari-Jafarabadi ◽  
Zahra Nosrati-Kharajo
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Capital ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Health Centers ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Predictive Role ◽  
The Mean

Introduction: Paying attention to the quality of life (QOL) in the elderly life is an important issue, given the criticality of this period. The Objective of the present study is to determine social capital and its predictive role on QOL among elderly people living in Tabriz, East- Azerbaijan province, Iran. Methods: The present cross-sectional study was accomplished in 2018 on 522 elderly people referred to the health centers in city of Tabriz. A multi-stage random cluster sampling was implemented. The data were collected, using a demographical questionnaire, Onyx-Bullen social capital, and WHOQOL-BREF QOL questionnaires. Then, they were analyzed by SPSS software version 15 and descriptive (frequency, percentage, mean (SD) and inferential statistics (Pearson, and Multivariate linear regression) were provided. Results: The mean age of the participants was 65.7 years, 58% were women, 85.5% were married, and 37.5% were illiterate. The mean )SD (of social capital score was 71.87 (10.51) (in the range of 36-144) and for QOL, it was 64.64 (10.81) (in the range of 0-100). Social capital had positive and direct relation with QOL. Out of all the variables studied; marital status, education, economic status, health status, the absence of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), and joint pains had significant relation with QOL. By some modifications in context factors, social capital was considered to be a predictive factor for QOL [β (95%CI): 0.28 to 0.36)]. Conclusion: For the promotion of QOL among the elderly, certain strategies must be implemented by health policy makers to enhance social capital among elderly people.

scholarly journals The Effectiveness of Music Therapy on the Quality of Life and Improvement of Syndrome in Women Suffering from Dysthymia

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zahra Rahimi ◽  
Ali Reza Bakhshayesh ◽  
Maryam Salehzadeh
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Music Therapy ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Statistical Population ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group

Background: Music therapy as a scientific approach plays an important role in the treatment of some psychopaths. Therefore, the present study aims at investigating the effectiveness of music therapy on the quality of life and improvement of syndrome in women suffering from dysthymia. Methods: The research project was quasi-experimental study with pre-test, post-test and control group. All the women suffering from dysthymia who approached to psychological clinics of Yazd in 2018 contained the statistical population of the study. 30 of them were selected by purposive sampling method and were randomly categorized into experimental and control groups (15 persons). Quality of Life Questionnaire (WHOQOL-BREF) and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II) were filled before and after intervention by people. Music therapy has been experimented on experimental group for 4 weeks and during 1 month. The findings were analyzed by SPSS-21 and covariance analysis. Results: Findings showed that the scores of subjects in the variables of life quality were significantly different from those in the variables of syndrome development and music therapy had a significant effect on quality of life and the improvement of syndrome among women in experimental group. Conclusion: As a result, participating in music therapy sessions could increase the level of life quality and syndrome improvement among women suffering from dysthymia.

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