scholarly journals Anxiety Profile of PWD and Caregiver During COVID-19 Pandemic in ALZI Surabaya Community, Indonesia

2022 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 01-08
Author(s):  
Putu Astiswari Permata Kurniawan ◽  
Erikavitri Yulianti ◽  
Novira Widajanti
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Quality Of Care ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Sleep Disturbance ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Vulnerable Groups ◽  
Beck Anxiety Inventory ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

The consequence of COVID-19 pandemic conditions in vulnerable groups such as Patients with Dementia (PWD) and their caregivers are required to be urgently addressed. This study was conducted to collect data on PWD and caregiver characteristics, also concluding the profile of anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic in Alzi Surabaya Community. This research is an observational descriptive cross-sectional study using the Beck Anxiety Inventory and Rating Anxiety in Dementia questionnaire to apprehend the profile of anxiety in PWD and caregivers in the Alzi Surabaya Community during the COVID-19 pandemic. PWD in this community experience significant anxiety (82.35%) with symptoms such as sleep disturbance (100%) worry over trifles (92.85%), complaints of headache and body aches or pains (92.85%) also sweating, flushes or chills, tingling or numbness of extremities (42.85%) and insignificant anxiety (17.65%) with symptoms such as fatigue and tiredness (100%), worry about physical health (66.57%), irritability (66.57%), heart racing or thumping (33.33%). Caregivers of PWD in this community all experience low anxiety with symptoms such as fear of something worst happening (80%), unable to relax (65%), indigestion and dizziness or lightheadedness (55%). Intervention, in order to reduce anxiety in PWD and caregiver during and post-pandemic, is substantial as establishing a good quality of life is important for PWD to increase fulfilment in life and also important for caregivers in order to maintain quality of care.

scholarly journals Quality of Life Among Malaysian University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 11-18
Author(s):  
Patricia Pawa Pitil ◽  
Norshella Syakila Binti Kadir ◽  
Wan Juliana Emeih Wahed
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
University Students ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Student Athletes ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Domain

Quality of life reflects the health of individuals, physically and mentally. The aim of this study is to evaluate the quality of life among university students. A total sample of N=377 full-time students from various faculties of a single university were recruited following a cross-sectional study design. The World Health Organization QOL-BREF questionnaire was administered to measure the quality of life in four domains: physical quality, psychological quality, social relationship quality and environment quality. The total quality of life score obtained was 64.33 ± 8.02, which is in the fair category. For demographic comparisons, all domains were similar in distribution, except for age groups in the psychological health domain and sports involvement in the physical health domain. Older students reported a significantly higher mean scores for psychological health compared to the younger age group, while student-athletes scored higher in physical health than the non-athletes. Environment was scored lowest at (13.25 ± 1.78), while social relation was rated highest at (15.10 ± 3.07) among the participants. The overall quality of life and general health, and physical domains exhibited significant positive relationships, but some nonsignificant relationships were observed among student-athletes. Understanding the quality of life among university students would provide a beneficial information on their well-being. This study should become a benchmark to conduct other studies on similar topic especially among young adults. University counsellors and student’s affair departments should acknowledge this study as a reference for organizing students development programs and planning for intervention in improving students’ productivity if needed.

scholarly journals Effect of Resilience on Health-Related Quality of Life during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (21) ◽  
pp. 11394
Author(s):  
Monira I. Aldhahi ◽  
Shahnaz Akil ◽  
Uzma Zaidi ◽  
Eman Mortada ◽  
Salwa Awad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Gender Based ◽  
Physical Health Domain

The unprecedented outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has caused a huge global health and economic crisis. The aim of the study was to examine the extent to which the resilience of a person is associated with the quality of life (QoL) of adults amongst Saudi Arabia. A cross-sectional study was conducted among a sample of adults in Saudi Arabia. A total of 385 adults voluntarily participated in and completed the survey. The quality of life was measured using the “World Health Organization QoL”. The “Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale” instrument was also used to assess resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic. Amongst the 385 participants, 179 (46%) showed a good QoL, and 205 (54%) reported a relatively poor QoL. The resilience was found to be significantly associated with QoL. The study further revealed that gender-based differences were dominant in the QoL; the men respondents reported a significantly higher QoL in all the domains in comparison to the women respondents. The gender, income, and psychological health and interaction effect of resilience and age explained 40% of the variance in the total score of QoL. In reference to the predictors of the physical health domain of QoL, resilience, gender, and psychological health were significantly associated with the physical health domain of the QoL (R2 = 0.26, p = 0.001). It was also noted that gender was not associated with the social relationships and environmental domains of QoL (p > 0.05). Findings showed a statistically significant association between the score of QoL and resilience, age, gender, income, and psychological health. These findings highlight the significant contribution of gender-based differences, psychological health, and resilience on the domains of QoL.

scholarly journals Impact of hemophilia on quality of life of affected children and their parents, a hospital based cross sectional study

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (5) ◽  
pp. 1620
Author(s):  
V. Manikandasamy ◽  
Shanmugam Arumugasamy ◽  
G. Mathevan
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Perceived Impact

Background: Hemophilia can have a huge negative impact not only on the physical health but also on the psychological, economic and social well-being of the affected children and their family. Documentation of this negative impact on quality of life is vital in drawing the attention of relevant stakeholders to design and implement appropriate interventions.Methods: This was a cross sectional study, Children with hemophilia aged 4 to 12 years, and their parents who were attending the Pediatric Hematology Clinic of the Advanced Pediatric Centre, PGIMER, Chandigarh, between July 2009 and June 2010 were included in the study. The Hemo-QoL questionnaire was used to assess the quality of life after translation into local language and validation.Results: The study included 51 children with 10 children in 4-7 years age group and 41 children in 8-12 years age group and their parents. Perceived impact on family (77.3±14.7), poor physical health (62.9±29.8), sports and school (53.8±22.8) had the highest negative impact on QoL. Support from friends, family, and other persons seemed to have contributed positively towards the quality of life. Parents of older children had higher mean subscale scores in View of yourself subscale as compared to parents of younger children (40.8±14.2 vs 23.7±33.0, p value 0.018). Under Sports and school subscale also similar pattern was observed (48.2±20.7 Vs 34.1±13.8, P value 0.045).Conclusions: The Quality of life was poor both among children affected with hemophilia and their parents. Perceived impact on family, poor physical health and inability to participate in school/sports activities are the major contributors to poor QoL. Support from family, friends, and others is vital in maintaining QoL. The QOL worsens with increasing age of the child in both children and their parents.

scholarly journals Quality of care and quality of life of people with dementia living at green care farms: a cross-sectional study

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bram de Boer ◽  
Jan P.H. Hamers ◽  
Sandra M.G. Zwakhalen ◽  
Frans E.S. Tan ◽  
Hilde Verbeek
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Quality Of Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Green Care Farms

PHYSICAL, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE ELDERLY LIVING IN TRUONG AN WARD, HUE CITY IN 2016

2019 ◽  
pp. 55-62
Author(s):  
Vuong Diem Khanh Doan ◽  
Ngoc Minh Chau Ho ◽  
Thi Van Ngo ◽  
Thi Bao Nga Phan ◽  
Thi Hong Phan Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Social Activities ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Elderly Living

Background: Vietnam is entering the stage of aging population; as a result, the quality of life (QOL) of the elderly is really a matter of concern. There is a great deal of research on the quality of life of the elderly while Vietnam witnesses a lack of research on this topic, especially on how physical and social activities have impact on QOL of the elderly. Objectives: (1) To describe the situation of participation in physical, social activities and QOL of the elderly residing in Truong An Ward, Hue city. (2) To examine the association between physical, social activities and QOL among participants. Methodology: This study used cross-sectional study design. A total sample of 420 people aged 60 and above in Truong An Ward, Hue city were interviewd. The SF36 was used to measure the QOL of participants. Results: Percentage of the elderly taking part in physical activity were 66%. 49% reported having the habit of taking part in social activities. The majority of the elderly get their QOL level in three health fields, namely physical, mental and general health at above average. (56.0, 60.7 and 60.8 respectively). There were significant associations between physical activities, social activities and QOL among participants. Conclusion: The percentage of the elderly taking part in physical and social activities were still low. Besides, QOL of the elderly at the research location was not really high. It’s important to encourage the elderly taking part in physical and social activities to improve their quality of life. Key words: Physical activities, social activities, QOL, the elderly

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