Families’ Perceptions of the Motor Development and Quality of Life of Their Children Aged 0–3 Years during Home Confinement Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. A Descriptive Study

The child’s interaction with the natural environment allows different learning opportunities and favors their motor development, which may be affected after a period of environmental deprivation, a consequence of home confinement due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The main objective of the study was to analyze the different areas of motor development, as well as the quality of life of children aged 0 to 3 years old after home confinement by COVID-19 and the possible correlation between both variables, and the influence of parental stimulation on motor development during this time of exclusive interaction with the immediate environment (home and family). A descriptive study was performed. A simple and anonymous questionnaire was created for parents of children between 0 and 3 years old who lived in Spain during the period of home confinement due to COVID-19 (March to June 2020). The measurement instrument used was a questionnaire made in “Google Forms”, where the variables were collected: Motor development (measured through the Ages & Stages Questionnaire, ASQ3), Quality of life (assessed with the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory, PedsQL) and other variables, such as stimulation, performed during home confinement. Eighty-eight questionnaires were validated. The highest score in the motor development domains were obtained in children 2–3 years old. The motor domain of children aged 2–3 years old that obtained the highest score was communication (M = 54.69 ± 10.03) and the highest score in the quality of life was obtained in children aged 0–1 years old (M = 85.47 ± 12.39), also acquiring the lowest score in the emotional domain in all age groups (0–1, 1–2 and 2–3 years old). The assessment of motor development and quality of life after home confinement due to the COVID-19 pandemic did not determine low values, so it would not have been affected during this period of lack of interaction with the natural environment. Emphasizing that the emotional aspect within quality of life was the lowest score, this indicates that children from 0 to 3 years old need more emotional support in situations of variability of daily routines and of family stress.

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“QUALITY OF LIFE AMONG CANCER PATIENTS IN SELECTED HOSPITALS, GUWAHATI, ASSAM: A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY.”

10.36106/ijar/0103303 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 19-21

Author(s):

Bornali Gogoi ◽

Monika Kalita

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Head And Neck Cancer ◽

Head And Neck ◽

Cancer Patients ◽

Neck Cancer ◽

Age Groups ◽

Descriptive Study ◽

Care Providers ◽

Average Quality

According to Global Cancer Observatory (GLOBOCAN) (17 Dec. 2020)- there are 19.3 million new cancer cases and almost 10 million deaths. Worldwide according to Global cancer statistics; 2018 head and neck cancer accounts for more than 6, 50,000 cases and 3, 3,000 deaths annually. According to Indian Council of Medical Research, ICMR (2020) there were about 13.9 lakhs cancer cases, which is likely to increase to 15.7 lakhs by 2025, based on current trends. According to ICMR- National Centre for Disease Informatics and Research NCDIR (2020) the number of cancer cases in the northeast was 50,317 (27,503 in males and 22,814 in females) and is estimated set to increase to 57,131 by 2025 (13.5%). According to a report from National Cancer Registry Programme, India (2020); the majority of the patients for head and neck cancer patients were estimated to be 66.6%. Cancer is a one of the major public health problem both in developed and developing countries around the globe. Quality-Of-Life (QOL) of a cancer patient before and after the treatment is an important issue especially for the cancer survivors, their families, and the care providers. Aim:The aim of the study was to assess the quality of life among cancer patients in selected hospitals, Guwahati, Assam. Methods and materials: A quantitative descriptive study was conducted to identify the quality of life among cancer patients in selected hospitals, Guwahati, in order to accomplish the objectives of the study. Purposive sampling technique was used for obtaining the adequate sample for the study. The conceptual framework used in the study was based on ferrans and powers quality of life mode. Study was undertaken on 100 head and neck cancer patients in selected hospitals of Guwahati, Assam. Participants were selected on the basis of inclusion and exclusion criteria. Quality Of Life was assessed by distributing the structured tool to the respondent. Results: Data analysis was done by calculating mean, SD and chi-square test. It was found that out of 100 respondents majority 62 (62%) of the respondents were in the age groups above 50 years, 62 (62%) of the respondents were in the age groups above 50 years, 71 (71%) of the respondents were male, 64 (64%) of the respondents were married, 38 (38%) of the respondents had monthly income Rs 10,002- Rs 29,972, 65 (65%) of the respondents belongs to joint family, 56 (56%) of the respondents were Hindu, 60 (60%) of the respondents completed primary school, 39 (39%) of the respondents were diagnosed with Ca oral, 34 (34%) of the respondents were in stage 3, 53 (53%) of the respondents had a duration of >5 years, 48 (48%) of the respondents had undergone chemotherapy. In assessing the Quality Of Life it reveals that out of 100 respondents, majority i.e. 76 (76%) of respondents had average Quality Of Life .The demographic variables marital status, average monthly family income, staging of disease and duration of illness had shown statistically signicant association with level of Quality Of Life. The QOLDemographic Variables age, gender, type of family, religion, education, diagnosis and type of treatment had not shown statistically signicant association with level of quality of life among cancer patients. Conclusion:Through this study, the investigator concluded that majority of the head and neck cancer patients had average Quality Of Life.

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Psychological Implications of Cleft Lip and Palate (CLP) in Children

JMS SKIMS ◽

10.33883/jms.v15i2.147 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 15 (2) ◽

pp. 115-118

Author(s):

Asif Iqbal Khan ◽

Ashok K Utreja ◽

Roobal Behal

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Cleft Lip ◽

Cleft Lip And Palate ◽

Age Groups ◽

The Self ◽

Self Concept ◽

Life Score ◽

Quality Of Life Inventory ◽

Group 2

BACKGROUND: Although quality of life (QOL) is becoming an important outcome measure in research on children with CLP in Western countries, there is very little information available on this aspect in children with CLP in India. OBJECTIVE: To determine the self-concept and QOL of children with cleft lip and palate (CLP) patient and to compare it with age matched non CLP patients. METHODS: Self-concept and QOL were assessed using the Self Concept Scale (SCS) and Pediatric Quality of Life inventory. Total of 160 subjects were divided into 4 age groups of each containing 40 subjects i.e., group 1 (7-10 years), group 2 (11- 13years), group 3 (14-16years) and group 4 (16-24years). In each age group, 20 were CLP subjects and the other 20 were non CLP subjects RESULTS: The CLP subjects had lower self-concept scores than the non-CLP subjects. The self-concept scores showed a decreased trend in CLP subjects across the group from age 7-10 years to subjects > 16 years. The quality of life score in CLP subjects was lower than that in the non CLP subjects. A statistically significant lower quality of life score was seen in adult cleft group compared to non CLP group. CONCLUSION: The self-concept and quality of life scores were significantly lower in older age CLP subjects compared to non CLP subjects. JMS 2012;15(2):115-18

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Aspects of motor development and quality of life in the context of child obesity

Journal of Human Growth and Development ◽

10.36311/jhgd.v31.11071 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 31 (1) ◽

pp. 58-65

Author(s):

Maria Iara Socorro Martins ◽

Natália Aguiar Moraes Vitoriano ◽

Cristiany Azevedo Martins ◽

Elisete Mendes Carvalho ◽

Renata Viana Brígido de Moura Jucá ◽

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Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Motor Development ◽

Anxiety And Depression ◽

Pediatric Endocrinology ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Quality Of Life Inventory ◽

Severely Obese ◽

Life Inventory

Introduction: Child development is a period of progressive and complex transformations related to growth, maturation, learning, motor skills, and psychosocial issues. Objective: Analyze the influence of obesity on the aspects of motor development and quality of life of children aged three to eight years, and and their mothers’ levels of anxiety and depression. Methods: Cross-sectional descriptive and quantitative approach study with children enrolled and attended at a pediatric endocrinology in Fortaleza, CE, in the period between June and November 2017. The study sample consisted of 24 children from three to eight years of age. We used the anthropometric quantification, the Motor Development Scale, and the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL™) for children. We applied the Beck anxiety and depression questionnaires for mothers. Results: 16 were female, and 17 were severely obese. Most of the sample showed motor development changes 42,85% classified as “inferior” in the obesity category, and 41.17% in the severely obese category. Both groups revealed”complete right-handed” and “undefined” laterality in around 40% of the individuals. The quality of life had a low mean score. The majority of mothers from both groups presented minimal anxiety and depression. Conclusions: Obesity interferes negatively with the overall motor development, determination of laterality, and quality of life of children, perceiving more severe levels of anxiety and depression in mothers of children severely obesity.

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Quality of life of Malaysian children with CHD

Cardiology in the Young ◽

10.1017/s1047951117000166 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 27 (7) ◽

pp. 1306-1313 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Lai C. Ong ◽

Ching S. Teh ◽

Joyce Darshinee ◽

Asma Omar ◽

Hak L. Ang

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Age Groups ◽

Correlation Coefficients ◽

Psychosocial Health ◽

Quality Of Life Inventory ◽

Age Related ◽

Perception Of Quality ◽

Life Inventory ◽

Level Of Agreement

AbstractObjectivesThe objectives of this study were to compare the quality-of-life scores of Malaysian children with CHD and their healthy siblings, to determine the level of agreement between proxy-reports and child self-reports, and to examine variables that have an impact on quality of life in those with CHD.MethodsParental-proxy scores of the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory 4.0 core scales were obtained for 179 children with CHD and 172 siblings. Intra-class coefficients were derived to determine the levels of proxy–child agreement in 66 children aged 8–18 years. Multiple regression analysis was used to determine factors that impacted Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory scores.ResultsProxy scores were lower in children with CHD than siblings for all scales except physical health. Maximum differences were noted in children aged 5–7 years, whereas there were no significant differences in the 2–4 and 13–18 years age groups. Good levels of proxy–child agreement were found in children aged 8–12 years for total, psychosocial health, social, and school functioning scales (correlation coefficients 0.7–0.8). In children aged 13–18 years, the level of agreement was poor to fair for emotional and social functioning. The need for future surgery and severity of symptoms were associated with lower scores.ConclusionDifferences in proxy perception of quality of life appear to be age related. The level of proxy–child agreement was higher compared with other reported studies, with lower levels of agreement in teenagers. Facilitating access to surgery and optimising control of symptoms may improve quality of life in this group of children.

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LIFE QUALITY OF PATIENTS WITH RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS ACCORDING TO THE LEVEL OF PAIN

Proceedings of CBU in Medicine and Pharmacy ◽

10.12955/pmp.v2.189 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2 ◽

pp. 152-157

Author(s):

Zamira Shabani ◽

Donika Shkoza ◽

Edona Haxhija

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽

Age Groups ◽

Life Quality ◽

Descriptive Study ◽

Poor Quality ◽

Daily Activities ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Gender And Age

This is a transversal (cross-sectional) descriptive study. The aim of the study is to evaluate the quality of life of patients with rheumatoid arthritis Objectives: To identify the level of pain related to daily activities in patients with RA according to gender and age groups. Conclusions: 77% of these patients have poor quality of life because of pain associated with RA. The FSI for pain resulted in 0.25, 0.39 for addiction and 0.26 for difficulty.

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Moving to paradise for the children’s sake

MIGRATION LETTERS ◽

10.33182/ml.v15i1.340 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 15 (1) ◽

pp. 55-65 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Mari Korpela

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Natural Environment ◽

Moral Panic ◽

Careful Attention ◽

Lifestyle Choice ◽

Transnational Mobility ◽

Children’S Views

Increasing numbers of “Western” families spend several months a year in Goa, India, and the rest of the time in the parents’ passport countries or elsewhere. These “lifestyle migrants” are motivated by a search for “a better quality of life”, and the parents often claim that an important reason for their lifestyle choice is that it is better for the children to be in Goa, where they have enriching experiences and enjoy playing freely outdoors, in a natural environment. This article discusses parents’ and children’s views of this lifestyle. It argues that although the lifestyle sometimes causes moral panic among outsider adults who see regular transnational mobility as a sign of instability, a closer look reveals that there are various aspects of stability in the children’s lives. Paying careful attention to the parents’ and children’s own accounts, and the empirical realities of their lives, enables us to reach beyond normative judgements.

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Kualitas Hidup Pasien Tuberkulosis Paru yang Mengalami Stigma Diri (Quality of Life Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients With Self Stigma))

Jurnal Kesehatan Holistic ◽

10.33377/jkh.v3i2.50 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. 17-27

Author(s):

Yunita Sari

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Pulmonary Tuberculosis ◽

Descriptive Study ◽

Negative Influence ◽

Questionnaire Data ◽

Average Quality ◽

Tuberculosis Patients ◽

Pulmonary Tb ◽

Life Score

Pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) is a chronic disease that can bring about the sufferer's self-stigma and also affect his quality of life. A number of studies report that living with TB has a negative influence on the quality of life of sufferers even with or without self-stigma. The purpose of this study was to identify the quality of life of TB patients who experienced self-stigma. This research is a descriptive study, sample were 31 pulmonary TB patients. Data was collected using a questionnaire. Data analyzed by using frequency distribution and percentage. The researcher first screened TB patients who experienced self-stigma. The results showed that 25 people (80.64%) respondents experienced mild self-stigma. A total of 9 respondents (36%) had a quality of life score in the good category and as many as 16 respondents (64%) had enough category with an average quality of life score is 56.57. While respondents who had moderate self-stigma were 6 people (19.36%) with a good quality of life score was 1 person (16.67%) and enough category quality of life score were 5 people (83.33%) with an average quality of life score is 49.92.

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