Quality of Life in Light of Some Demographic Variables Among a Sample of Renal Failure Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis

The study aims to try to identify the nature of the quality of life of kidney failure patients undergoing dialysis in the light of some demographic variables (gender, age, educational level, marital status, and starting date of hemodialysis). The research sample consisted of 70 dialysis patients (32 males - 38 females) who frequently go to the dialysis unit department (attia al-Kaseh Hospital in Kufra city). The WHO quality of life scale was used (the short picture). The study results revealled that the quality of life for patients with renal failure who are subject to dialysis is low. The results also showed that the physical field is considered one of the lowest fields, and a statistically significant effect was found for each age, gender, and educational level on patients' quality of physical life.

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The Level of Optimism and Pessimism and its Relationship to the Quality of Life in Patients with Renal Failure in the Government and Private Hospitals in Irbid

International Journal of Psychological Studies ◽

10.5539/ijps.v11n2p9 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 11 (2) ◽

pp. 9 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Fatima N. Al Jarrah ◽

Falastine R. Hamdan ◽

Munther R. Hamdan ◽

Alaa Fraihat ◽

Abed Alnaser A. Alazzam

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Renal Failure ◽

Family Income ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Private Hospitals ◽

Quality Of Life Scale ◽

Life Scale ◽

The Government ◽

Level Of Significance

The aim of this study was to detect the level of optimism and pessimism and its relation to the quality of life in patients with renal failure in the government and private hospitals in Irbid in light of the variables: gender, age, duration of disease and educational level of patients, the sample of the study consisted of (93) patients with kidney failure, who were randomly selected from the study population. The researchers used optimism and pessimism scale and the quality of life scales, their validity and reliability were verified. Results of the study showed that the means for optimism scale ranged between (3.602-3.075) with a medium degree, and the means for pessimism scale ranged between (4.086-3.118) with a high and medium degree, while the means for quality of life scale ranged between (4.054-2.957) with a high and medium degree. Results also showed the existence of a correlation between the level of optimism and the level of quality of life and this relationship is a moderate relationship, and a lack of correlation between level of optimism and level of pessimism and level of pessimism and quality of life. There are no statistically significant differences at the level of significance (0.05) in the patients' responses on the optimism, pessimism scales according to (gender, family income, medical insurance and origin).

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Quality of life of patients undergoing hemodialysis

Health & Research Journal ◽

10.12681/healthresj.20434 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

pp. 61

Author(s):

Georgia Garofyllou ◽

Martha Kelesi ◽

Georgia Gerogianni ◽

Konstantinos Tsaras ◽

Georgia Fasoi ◽

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Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Renal Failure ◽

Chronic Renal Failure ◽

Chronic Hemodialysis ◽

World Health ◽

Dialysis Unit ◽

Holistic Treatment ◽

Study Results ◽

The Impact

Introduction: Chronic Renal Failure (CRF) is a chronic disease, which has a negative impact on the quality of patients’ life. The study of factors affecting the quality of life of these patients is necessary to investigate the impact of the disease in a biological, psychological and social level.Aim: The purpose of this research study was to investigate the satisfaction of patients undergoing chronic hemodialysis and their perceptions of their quality of life.Material and Method: The study sample consisted of patients undergoing chronic hemodialysis at a Dialysis Unit in Athens. The study lasted from January 2016 to March 2016. To measure the health related quality of patients’ life, the Greek version of the questionnaire WHOQOL-BREF of the World Health Organization was used. The completion of the questionnaires was made by the method of the structured interview. A total of 70 questionnaires were completed.Results: According to the study results, most of the patients considered the quality of their life as good (48.6%), while the 8.5% described it as bad or very bad. The lowest satisfaction rates associated with issues of physical health and independence with mean (12.89 ± 2.23) and the highest with social relations (14.68 ± 1.50).Conclusion: The effect of Chronic Renal Failure on the physical, psychological and social background of patients on dialysis is an essential factor in creating a tailor-made holistic treatment program, adjusted to the specific needs of each patient.

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Assess the Quality of Life amongst Antenatal Mothers with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in a Selected Districts, Tamil Nadu, India

Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International ◽

10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i55b33854 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 116-121

Author(s):

D. Joanie Priya ◽

A. Agusta ◽

M. Jasmine ◽

M. Rakesh ◽

Praveen Nirmala

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Diabetes Mellitus ◽

Gestational Diabetes ◽

Gestational Diabetes Mellitus ◽

Tamil Nadu ◽

Well Being ◽

Demographic Variables ◽

Quality Of Life Scale ◽

Life Scale

Background: Gestational diabetes Mellitus is defined as the diabetes diagnosed within the second or third trimester of pregnancy. Gestational Diabete Mellitus is one of the most frequent metabolic diseases during pregnancy. It approximately affects 7% (range:2-18%) of all pregnancies. This clinical condition potentially affects not only negative medical outcomes but also the mental state status with additional adverse consequences on psychological well-being and Quality of Life. Objectives: Were to assess the quality of life amongest antenatal mothers with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus and to associate the quality of life amongest antenatal mothers with the selected demographic variable. Methods: The descriptive research design was used in this study. The convenient Sample (N=30) was used to assess the Quality of Life Scale among antenatal mothers with the Gestational Mothers. The data regarding demographic variables like Age, Income, Occupation, Education and Obstetric Variables like past obstetrical complications, Gravid, Week of Gestation. The result showed that 30 Antenatal Mothers with Gestational Diabetes was participated in this study and they were assessed by Modified Quality of Life Scale (WHOQOL – BREF) which includes physical, psychological and social relationships domains are rated on 5points Likert Scale to determine Score. Conclusion: The result shows that the level of Quality of Life Scale of Antenatal Mothers with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (N=30) 12 of them have Moderate Quality of Life, 11 of them have Adequate Quality of Life and 07 of them have Inadequate Quality of Life. And there is Significant Association of demographic variables of age, except age other demographic and Obstetrical variables are Not Significant and (X2 – 56.16, P = >0.05).

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