scholarly journals Quality of Life Prior and in the Course of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study with Brazilian Dietitians

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (5) ◽  
pp. 2712
Author(s):  
Raquel Adjafre da Costa Matos ◽  
Rita de Cassia Coelho de Almeida Akutsu ◽  
Renata Puppin Zandonadi ◽  
Raquel Braz Assunção Botelho
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Social Relationship ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Squared

Dietitians as healthcare professionals could decrease their quality of life during the SARS-COV-2 pandemic period; therefore, this study aimed to compare Brazilian dietitians’ perceptions of quality of life before and during the pandemic. This nationwide cross-sectional research aimed to evaluate Brazilian dietitians’ quality of life before and in the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, using a previously validated self-administered instrument WHO-QOL-BREF in Brazilian-Portuguese. The questionnaire was composed of 26 items (four domains) to evaluate life quality (physical, psychological, social relationship, and environment). The questionnaire also presented some sociodemographic variables and three questions about the COVID-19 pandemic. It was applied using GoogleForms® platform (Google LLC, Mountain View, CA, USA). For the statistical analysis of data, Paired T-test, Chi-squared test, and Analysis of Variance were used. A total of 1290 Brazilian dietitians replied to the instrument. Comparing quality of life (QoL) before SARS-COV-2 (3.83 ± 0.59) and during the pandemic (3.36 ± 0.66), data was statistically different. Comparing prior and in the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, all variables and domains presented statistical differences (better before the pandemic period). Among Brazilian dietitians, the psychological health domain was the most affected. The Sars-Cov-2 pandemic negatively impacted the QoL of Brazilian dietitians since health professionals face changes in their lives because of work.

scholarly journals Quality of Life in Cohabitants of Patients with Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Cross-sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (16) ◽  
pp. 6000 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carmen Ramos-Alejos-Pita ◽  
Salvador Arias-Santiago ◽  
Alejandro Molina-Leyva
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Dermatology Life Quality Index ◽  
Quality Index ◽  
Hidradenitis Suppurativa ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Type D

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory disease that impairs patients’ physical and mental health. However, few studies have considered the consequences of HS on cohabitants. The aims of this study were to explore the impact of HS on the quality of life (QOL) of cohabitants and to assess potentially associated factors. A cross-sectional study was conducted and patients with HS and their cohabitants were invited to participate. Validated questionnaires were used to measure QOL, anxiety and depression, type D personality and sexual dysfunction. The clinical variables of patients and the demographic characteristics of cohabitants were also collected. Twenty-seven patients and 27 cohabitants were included for analysis. Patients and cohabitants presented significant QOL impairment. A direct association was found between the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) and the Familiar Dermatology Life Quality Index (FDLQI). DLQI scores were associated with the presence of negative affectivity, a trait typical of type D personality, as well as with cohabitants’ anxiety. FDLQI scores were associated with cohabitant anxiety and patient depression. Hidradenitis suppurativa damages quality of life in patients and cohabitants. Identifying potential psychological factors could help us to recognize at-risk patients and apply personalized treatments for them and their environment.

scholarly journals Caregivers’ quality of life and psychological health in response to functional, cognitive, neuropsychiatric and social deficits of patients with brain tumour: protocol for a cross-sectional study

BMJ Open ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (10) ◽  
pp. e016308 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carole Ramirez ◽  
Véronique Christophe ◽  
Charlotte Dassonneville ◽  
Delphine Grynberg
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Social Impact ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Poor Mental Health ◽  
Healthy Controls ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

IntroductionPatients with gliomas generally present cognitive, neuropsychiatric and functional deficits. Although previous research has shown that their caregivers present a poor quality of life and poor mental health, only a few studies have tested in a comprehensive way which deficits/preserved abilities of patients predominantly impact their caregivers. Furthermore, only a few studies have focused on the social impact of gliomas, which may also damage the caregivers’ quality of life. Therefore, this cross-sectional study aims to investigate which patients’ impairments are particularly deleterious for the caregivers and whether the histological characteristics of the gliomas also affect their quality of life.Methods and analysisIn order to examine these research questions, this study intends to include 180 patients (60 patients with grade II gliomas, 60 patients with grade III gliomas and 60 patients with grade IV gliomas), their caregivers and 60 healthy controls. While patients will complete a full battery of cognitive, neuropsychiatric, functional and social tests, caregivers will complete questionnaires about their quality of life, depression, anxiety and burden. Patients’ performances and caregivers’ reports of depression and anxiety will be compared with the scores of healthy controls. Eventually, our aim will be to provide specific care support both to reduce patients’ deficits and alleviate caregivers’ difficulties.Ethics and disseminationThe study has obtained the approval of the local faculty ethics committee (‘Comité d’éthique en sciences comportementales’; 2016–5 S41 and 2015–3 S37). On completion of the study, data will be kept by Lille University for 5 years before they are destroyed. Study findings will be disseminated through peer-reviewed journal publications and conference presentations with no reference to a specific individual.

scholarly journals Quality of Life and HIV Adherence Self-efficacy of Adolescents and Young Adults Living With Perinatal HIV in Chiang Mai, Thailand: A Cross-sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda Aurpibul ◽  
Chanidapa Pradsarakee ◽  
Kamolrawee Sintupat ◽  
Nongyow Wongnum ◽  
Tawalchaya Chotecharoentanan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Chiang Mai ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Perinatal Hiv

Abstract Background:Currently there are many children with perinatal HIV infection (PHIV) in Thailand who have survived on effective treatment, and grown up into adolescents and young adults (AYA). We determined their quality of life and HIV adherence self-efficacy.Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at Research Institute for Health Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Thailand in 2018. Inclusion criteria were: 1) aged between 15-25 years, 2) living with perinatal HIV infection, and 3) receiving ART. Those with mental, physical, or communication problems and could not provide responses independently were excluded. The WHO-quality of life-BREF questionnaire and the HIV Treatment Adherence Self-Efficacy Scale (HIV-ASES) were usedin collecting data by self-administered questionnaires on mobile device.Results: A hundred and eleven AYA-PHIV were included; 52 (47%) were female. Their median age, and duration on ART were 20.2 (IQR 18.2-22.6), and 14.1 (IQR 10.4-14.8) years, respectively. Approximately half (59.4%) of AYA-PHIV rated their overall QOL as favorable (41.4% good,and 18.0% very good), whereas 35.1%rated as neither poor nor good. The mean ± SD domain-wise scores were 54.71 ± 10.80, 59.79 ± 13.17, 63.19 ± 20.56, and 65.32 ± 16.74inthe physical health, psychological health,social relationship, and environmental health, respectively. The overall mean HIV–ASES score was 7.79 ±1.95, with a trend towards higher scores in female than male AYA-PHIV. A positive correlation between HIV-ASES and QOL was observed (r=0.268, p=0.005).Conclusion: Most of AYA-PHIVin Thailand had a favorable QOL and optimal HIV-adherence self-efficacy.Attention should be paid on strengthen their physical and psychological health, with continuous social support. Intervention to boost their HIV-adherence self-efficacy when entering adult life is warranted.

scholarly journals Assessment of Quality of Life and Pain Severity in Older Men with Osteoporosis: Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (21) ◽  
pp. 11276
Author(s):  
Agnieszka Nawrat-Szołtysik ◽  
Zuzanna Miodońska ◽  
Laura Piejko ◽  
Bogna Szołtys ◽  
Monika Błaszczyszyn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
General Health ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Older Men ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Perception ◽  
General Health Perception ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background: The quality of life in osteoporosis is studied for men rather than for women. Aim of the study was to determine how bone mass density (BMD) relates to life quality components and the severity of pain felt by men affected by osteoporosis. Methods: Presented research is a cross-sectional study. The cohort of 62 men aged 65 to 85 years was divided into a group with osteoporosis (N = 27) and a group without osteoporosis (N = 35). The participants’ quality of life was measured with the Qualeffo41 Questionnaire, BMD was quantified by densitometry, and pain intensity was assessed on the Visual Analogue Scale. Results: We found that lower BMD was strongly correlated to participants’ quality of life (r = −0.72), especially the quality of leisure and social activities (r = −0.66), general health perception (r = −0.59), and mobility (r = −0.57). Pain significantly affected general health perception in older men with osteoporosis. General health assessment and pain were highly correlated with each other (r = 0.888). Conclusion: BMD and the overall quality of life of the study participants were related to each other. The strongest relationship occurred between reduced BMD and leisure and social activities component. The pain significantly affected participants’ general health perception. The results may be employed to create new prophylactic strategies to improve life quality in men with osteoporosis.

Quality of life and academic resilience of Filipino nursing students during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Joseph E. Berdida ◽  
Rizal Angelo N. Grande
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Nursing Education ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Academic Resilience ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Squared

Abstract Objectives Studies on quality of life (QoL) and academic resilience among nursing students during the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic remain underreported. This study investigated the relationship between nursing students’ QoL and academic resilience and their predictors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods A descriptive survey, cross-sectional study that used two self-reported questionnaire scales to evaluate the QoL and academic resilience of Filipino nursing students (n=924). Chi-squared test and multiple regression were used to analyze the data. Results There was no significant association between the QoL and academic resilience to participants’ profile variables. Gender and year level of nursing students were significant predictors of QoL and academic resilience. Conclusions Our study concludes that a better understanding of the QoL and academic resilience, which are two distinct concepts critical in developing a student’s mental well-being, will help stakeholders in nursing education establish effective psychoeducation programs for nursing students.

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 Influence of dermatophytosis on quality of life: a cross sectional study from Kashmir Valley in North India

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 1711
Author(s):  
Shahnawaz Bashir ◽  
Iffat Hassan ◽  
Rabbanie T. Wani
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
North India ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Impairment ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Impact

Background: Over the past few years, dermatophytosis tends to be prolonged and persistent which negatively affects quality of life and relationship of patients with other people. There is limited literature available on the impact of dermatophytosis on the quality of life (QoL). The aim of the study is to investigate the influence of dermatophytosis on QoL in affected patients and identifying the risk factors associated therein.Methods: This was a cross-sectional study (descriptive study) in which 425 patients aged ≥18 years with dermatophytosis were included and evaluated for impact on QoL using dermatology life quality index (DLQI) questionnaire. Modified Kuppuswamy scale was also used for assessing the socioeconomic status of the study subjects. Independent t-test and ANOVA were used to find statistical associations between mean DLQI scores and various variables, wherever applicable.Results: The mean DLQI score in our study was 13.93±6.26. Dermatophytosis was found to have a very large effect on the QoL in majority (55.5%) of our subjects followed by moderate effect in 29.5% cases. Mean DLQI was higher in patients with longer duration of disease, involvement of unexposed sites (groins, gluteal region, axillae), greater number of sites involved, more body surface area involved, pruritus, redness and burning sensation (p<0.05). Regarding socio-demographic related variables, Mean DLQI score was higher in females, rural people, in (20-39) years age group, and in patients belonging to upper middle class (p<0.05).Conclusions: This study revealed significant impairment of QoL patients with dermatophytosis.

scholarly journals Quality of life of patients who undergone myocardial revascularization surgery

2017 ◽  
Vol 70 (2) ◽  
pp. 257-264 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hirla Vanessa Soares de Araújo ◽  
Thaisa Remigio Figueirêdo ◽  
Christefany Régia Braz Costa ◽  
Maria Mariana Barros Melo da Silveira ◽  
Rebeka Maria de Oliveira Belo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Behavioral Change ◽  
Social Relationship ◽  
Myocardial Revascularization ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Revascularization Surgery

ABSTRACT Objective: to evaluate the quality of life of patients who underwent revascularization surgery. Method: a descriptive, cross sectional study, with quantitative approach carried out with 75 patients. The questionnaire WHOQOL-Bref was used to evaluate the quality of life (QOL). Results: patients' QOL evaluation presented a moderate result, with need of improvement of all domains. Low income patients had the worst evaluation of QOL in the domain environment (p=0,021), and the ones from Recife/metropolitan area, in the domain social relationship (p=0,021). Smoker (p=0,047), diabetic (p=0,002) and alcohol consumption (p=0,035) patients presented the worst evaluation of the physical domain. Renal patients presented the worst evaluation of QOL in the physical (P=0,037), psychological (p=0,008), social relationship (p=0,006) domains and total score (p=0,009). Conclusion: the improvement of QOL depends on the individual's process of behavioral change and the participation of health professionals is essential to formulate strategies to approach these patients, especially concerning health education.

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