scholarly journals Impact of Socio-demographic factors on Quality of life in Medical Students of Eastern Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 250-257
Author(s):  
Mohammad Ayoob ◽  
Abdulrehman Alsultan ◽  
Nurjahan Begam ◽  
Saleh Al Sumaih ◽  
Hamad Waleed Albuali
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Family Type ◽  
Monthly Income ◽  
Undergraduate Medical Students ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors ◽  
Academic Year

Background: Quality of life of medical students may influenced by different socio-demographic components and disrupt their capability to study medicine. An in-depth exploration of these elements may encourage enhancement in learning and retention of medical students. Aim: This study was designed to identify the role of socio-demographic factors in quality of life in undergraduate medical students. Material and Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 223 undergraduate medical students (male = 125, females = 98) at King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia between February and September 2019. An Arabic version of WHOQOL-BREF was used to explore the QOL of medical students. Regression analysis were employed to evaluate association between QOL and socio-demographic factors including age, sex, academic year, family type, area of residence, monthly income, parental education and housing status. Result: The results showed a significant relationship between various socio-demographic variables and quality of life. The findings of the study revealed that gender, academic year, marital status, monthly income and family type were found significant predictors of quality of life among medical students. Conclusion: The present study has explored the impact of socio-demographic factors on the quality of life of medical students. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.20(2) 2021 p.250-257

scholarly journals Evaluation of the roles of HIV co-infection and socio-demographic factors as determinants of Quality of Life among Nigerians with Tuberculosis

2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-29
Author(s):  
Peter J Olagunju ◽  
Olukemi O Odukoya ◽  
Andrew T Olagunju ◽  
Mobolanle R Balogun
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
World Health ◽  
Physical Aspect ◽  
Global Public Health ◽  
World Health Organization Quality ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors

Background: Tuberculosis [TB] remains a major global public health problem, and particularly in resource-restricted settings with disproportionately high burden. This study is aimed at assessing quality of life [QoL] and the roles of HIV co-infection along with socio-demographic factors on QoL among subjects with TB.Methodology: This is a multi-center cross-sectional study among 440 participants recruited by multi-stage sampling technique across 40 Directly Observed Treatment Short-course [DOTS] centres. Interviews were done using designed questionnaire to collect information on socio-demographic and clinical details of respondents. Subsequently, the World Health Organization Quality of Life-BREF [WHOQOL-BREF] questionnaire was used to evaluate QoL.Results: Most (61.1%) of the participants was aged between 21 and 40 years, 61.6% were married and 74.5% had a paid job. Majority of the subjects reported fair QoL across all domains. Employment status and monthly income were significantly associated with participants overall QoL and their satisfaction with health (p<0.05). Also, age, gender, marital status, ethnicity and educational status were significantly associated with the social domain of QoL. The HIV co-infection was found to be significantly associated with the physical aspect of their QoL (p<0.05).Conclusion: Optimal treatment of HIV co-infection and incorporation of psychosocial medicine into TB management are indicated for improved QoL. Similarly, routine assessment of QoL is desirable.Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.17(1) 2018 p.21-29

scholarly journals Depresión, ansiedad y salud autopercibida en estudiantes de Medicina: un estudio transversal.

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 21-31
Author(s):  
Iván Gutiérrez Pastor ◽  
Jose Antonio Quesada Rico ◽  
Aarón Gutiérrez Pastor ◽  
Rauf Nouni García ◽  
María Concepción Carratalá Munuera
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Alcohol Use Disorders ◽  
Perceived Health ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Identification Test ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
De Medicina

La salud mental de estudiantes universitarios es un motivo de investigación a nivel internacional. El objetivo de este estudio fue estimar la prevalencia de ansiedad, depresión y estado de salud autopercibida de los estudiantes de medicina de la Universidad Miguel Hernández y analizar su asociación con diferentes variables sociodemográficas y del estilo de vida. Para ello, se realizó un estudio descriptivo transversal de estudiantes de medicina de 1º a 6º curso de la Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche durante el curso 2019-20. Se utilizaron la Escala Visual Analógica (EVA) del European Quality of Life-5 Dimensions (EQ-5D), la Escala de Ansiedad y Depresión de Goldberg (EADG), el estudio Prevención con Dieta Mediterránea (PREDIMED), el Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT-C) y el Test de Fagerström. Todos los cuestionarios están validados en España. Para el análisis se ajustaron modelos logísticos multivariantes. Fueron encuestados 474 estudiantes. La tasa de respuesta global fue del 55.26%. Un 68.1% de la muestra eran mujeres. Se estimó una prevalencia de probable ansiedad del 54.9%, probable depresión del 60.9% y probable ansiedad o depresión del 73.3%. La salud autopercibida regular-mala-muy mala fue del 8.9%. Se detectó una asociación estadísticamente significativa con el sexo, la edad, el curso académico, el municipio de residencia, el tipo de alimentación, la actividad física y el consumo de tóxicos. Como conclusión, los estudiantes de medicina de la Universidad Miguel Hernández presentaron una prevalencia alta de probable ansiedad y depresión. Se observaron diferencias en función del sexo, curso académico, tipo de alimentación y consumo de tóxicos. The mental health of university students is a reason for international research. The objective of this study was to estimate the prevalence of anxiety, depression and self-perceived health status of medical students from the Miguel Hernandez University and analyze their association with different sociodemographic and lifestyle variables. We did a cross-sectional descriptive study of medical students from 1st to 6th year of the Miguel Hernandez University during the 2019-20 academic year. They were used the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) of the European Quality of Life-5 Dimensions (EQ-5D), the Goldberg Anxiety and Depression Scale (GADS), the Mediterranean Diet Prevention study (PREDIMED), the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT-C) and the Fagerström Test were used. All the questionnaires are validated in Spain. For the analysis, multivariate logistic models were adjusted. They were surveyed 474 students. The overall response rate was 55.26%. 68.1% of the sample were women. A prevalence of probable anxiety of 54.9%; probable depression of 60.9% and probable anxiety or depression of 73.3% was estimated. Regular-bad-very bad self-perceived health was only 8.9%. A statistically significant association was detected between the aforementioned variables and sex, age, academic year, municipality of residence, type of diet, physical activity and consumption of toxics. The medical students of the Miguel Hernandez University presented a high prevalence of probable anxiety and depression. Differences were observed based on sex, academic year, type of diet and consumption of toxic drugs.

scholarly journals Association of Depression and Resilience with Fertility Quality of Life among patients presenting to the infertility Centre for treatment in Karachi, Pakistan

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shireen Shehzad Bhamani ◽  
Nida Zahid ◽  
Wajeeha Zahid ◽  
Salima Farooq ◽  
Saima Sachwani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Sampling Strategy ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Monthly Income ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors

Abstract Background: In Pakistan there is a dire need to explore the quality of life in infertile males and females and its undesirable psychological outcomes. Thus, the aim of this study was: 1. To compare the QoL of males and females presenting at an infertility centre for treatment, 2. To assess the association of QoL with resilience, depression, and other socio-demographic factors in males and females presenting at an infertility clinic for treatment. Methods: An Analytical Cross-Sectional study was conducted and the study participants were recruited from the Australian Concept Infertility Medical Centre (ACIMC), Karachi, Pakistan. The non-probability (purposive) sampling strategy was used to recruit the participants. The sample size was 668. Data was analysed using STATA version 12. Results: After adjusting for the covariates we observed that the males who were less resilient their QoL was 8.47 units significantly lower and those who were depressed their QoL was 17.849 units significantly lower as compared to those who were more resilient and less depressed. Moreover, formal education, low monthly income, and friends were significantly associated with QoL among males . On the other hand, females who were less resilient their QoL was 8.606 units lower and those who were depressed their QoL was 19.387 units significantly lower as compared to those who were more resilient and less depressed. Additionally, formal education and low monthly income had a significant association with QoL among females. Conclusion: Fertility related QoL of men and women has a significant association with no formal education, number of friends, income, depression and resilience. Therefore, health care professionals in the field of infertility must be adequately trained to respond to the needs of individuals going through these psychological problems.

The importance of socio-demographic factors for the quality of life of adults with congenital heart disease

2010 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 169-177 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthäus Vigl ◽  
Eva Niggemeyer ◽  
Alfred Hager ◽  
Gerda Schwedler ◽  
Siegfried Kropf ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Congenital Heart Disease ◽  
Heart Disease ◽  
Congenital Heart ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors

scholarly journals Association of Depression and Resilience with Fertility Quality of Life among patients presenting to the infertility Centre for treatment in Karachi, Pakistan

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shireen Shehzad Bhamani ◽  
Nida Zahid ◽  
Wajeeha Zahid ◽  
Salima Farooq ◽  
Saima Sachwani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Sampling Strategy ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Monthly Income ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors

Abstract Background: In Pakistan there is a dire need to explore the quality of life in infertile males and females and its undesirable psychological outcomes. Thus, the aim of this study was: 1. To compare the QoL of males and females presenting at an infertility centre for treatment, 2. To assess the association of QoL with resilience, depression, and other socio-demographic factors in males and females presenting at an infertility clinic for treatment. Methods: An Analytical Cross-Sectional study was conducted and the study participants were recruited from the Australian Concept Infertility Medical Centre (ACIMC), Karachi, Pakistan. The non-probability (purposive) sampling strategy was used to recruit the participants. The sample size was 668. Data was analysed using STATA version 12. Results : After adjusting for the covariates we observed that the males who were less resilient their QoL was 8.47 units significantly lower and those who were depressed their QoL was 17.849 units significantly lower as compared to those who were more resilient and less depressed. Moreover, formal education, low monthly income, and friends were significantly associated with QoL among males . On the other hand, females who were less resilient their QoL was 8.606 units lower and those who were depressed their QoL was 19.387 units significantly lower as compared to those who were more resilient and less depressed. Additionally, formal education and low monthly income had a significant association with QoL among females. Conclusion: Fertility related QoL of men and women has a significant association with no formal education, number of friends, income, depression and resilience. Therefore, health care professionals in the field of infertility must be adequately trained to respond to the needs of individuals going through these psychological problems.

P–507 In It together: A Dyadic approach to assessing the health-related Quality of Life and Depression among infertile couples

2021 ◽  
Vol 36 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
N K Ghuman
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Severe Depression ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Perceived Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Perceived Quality Of Life ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression ◽  
Infertile Couples ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors

Abstract Study question Is there a difference in perceived quality of life (QOL) and prevalence of depression between partners with infertility and to determine whether socio-demographic factors influence the same? Summary answer Among infertile couples, there was high degree of congruence in perceived quality of life and prevalence of depression was similar among partners What is known already Impairment of Quality of life and psychological ramifications of infertility are often not easy to recognize and are frequently overlooked by couples and clinicians alike. The focus of available studies is largely women’s reaction to infertility and couple-based studies are limited at best especially in developing countries. Impact of socio-demographic factors on QOL and depression prevalence have not been studied in depth in couple-based studies. Study design, size, duration A prospective, cross-sectional study of infertile couples in setting of western India over a period of one year. In total, 130 couples (260 participants) attending the fertility clinic at a tertiary level teaching hospital were interviewed cross-sectionally, following due approval from the institutional ethical committee. Participants/materials, setting, methods Couples’ socio-demographic and clinical details were recorded. Couples were requested to complete the WHOQOL-BREF instrument and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). Analysis was performed using the statistical package SPSS, version 21, (International Business Machines Corp., Released 2012, Version 21.0.) and p-value of &lt; 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Data was analyzed using paired t-test, one-way multivariate linear variance analysis and regression and correlation models. Main results and the role of chance Out of 130 couples (260 participants), data 214 participants (107 couples) was included in Quality of Life score assessment and from 228 participants (114 couples) were included in the final depression analysis. Mean Quality of life (QOL) scores between men and women showed a strong agreement within psychological, social, environmental domains (r = 0.70, 0.67 and 0.69 likewise) and moderate association for physical domain (r = 0.59). Presence of depressive symptoms was associated with significantly impaired QOL scores through all domains. Depression was present in 30.6% of female partners with 18.4% having mild, 9.6% having moderate and 2.6% having severe depression. Corresponding figures in male partners were 27.2%, 20.2%, 6.1% with 0.9% case of severe depression. Pearson correlation between female partner BDI scores and male partner scores was highly statistically significant with a correlation coefficient of 0.745, significant at 0.01 level (99% confidence interval). Presence of depression was not found to be significantly associated with couples’ age, education status, income status, presence of previous living child in the family and the duration of infertility using multinomial logistic regression model. Limitations, reasons for caution Being a questionnaire based study, there is predisposition to certain degree of inaccuracy of responses. The Cross-sectional design of the study allows estimation of variance and association but not causation. Wider implications of the findings: Screening and psychoeducation should be couple based considering the couple as one unit which is likely to improve the mental wellbeing of the couple as a whole. All infertile couples should be screened and offered counselling irrespective of their socio-demographic background. Trial registration number AIIMS/IEC/2018/677

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