scholarly journals Does Land Transfer Improve Farmers’ Quality of Life? Evidence from Rural China

Land ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 15
Author(s):  
Qiang He ◽  
Xin Deng ◽  
Chuan Li ◽  
Fangxia Kong ◽  
Yanbin Qi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Selection Bias ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Rural China ◽  
Correct Selection ◽  
Chinese Government ◽  
Switching Regression ◽  
Land Transfer ◽  
The Impact

The topic of quality of life has long been a focus of global research and the public. The land transfer policy implemented by the Chinese government affects farmers’ quality of life (FQOL); however, the extent of this effect remains unclear. As land transfer may be a self-selection behaviour, it may be subject to selection bias such that traditional measurement methods are unable to effectively estimate its quantitative impact. This study used data from a questionnaire given to 5668 rural households in 25 provinces of mainland China. It sought to quantify the impact of land transfer on FQOL by using endogenous switching regression (ESR) models to correct selection bias. The results show: (1) for farmers who choose to transfer land, if they choose not to transfer land, FQOL may decrease by 64.11%; (2) for farmers who choose not to transfer their land, if they go on to choose to transfer their land, FQOL may increase by 0.75%; (3) land transfer can improve the quality of life of the older generation of farmers but will reduce the quality of life of the newer generation. The results of this study provide research support for China and other countries seeking to effectively implement land policies and improve the FQOL, helping to provide practical strategies for the sustainable development of rural areas.

Impact of adenotonsillectomy on the quality of life of patients operated on at the Hospital de Clínicas, Paraguay

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Carlos Mena Canata ◽  
Rebeca Noemí Ruiz Vallejos
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Obstructive Sleep Apnea ◽  
Sleep Apnea ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Obstructive Sleep ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Impact

The objective of this study is to determine the impact of adenotonsillectomy on the quality of life of postoperative patients.The study is observational, cross-sectional, and retrospective. The files of all postoperative adenotonsillectomy patients in Otorhinolaryngology Service, Hospital de Clínicas, San Lorenzo Paraguay. The Obstructive sleep apnea – 18 questionnaire (OSA 18) was applied, asking patients about symptoms before and after surgery. An effective sample of 143 postoperative patients was obtained. The average age was 6.05 ± 2.08 years, 55.10% (81) were male and 44.89% (66) were female, 65.30% (96) were from urban areas and 34.69% (51) from the rural areas. The t test was performed for means of two paired samples, comparing the results of the Obstructive sleep apnea – 18 questionnaire surveys before and after surgery which presented a significant difference (p <0.05) with a tendency to improve the quality of life after surgery. It has been shown that there is a significant difference, a considerable improvement in the quality of life of patients after adenotonsillectomy.

scholarly journals The impact of social support on the quality of life of the elderly from rural areas

2019 ◽  
Vol 53 (3) ◽  
pp. 86-94
Author(s):  
Milena Despotović ◽  
Dragana Ristić-Ignjatović ◽  
Gorica Sbutega-Milošević ◽  
Mile Despotović ◽  
Ljiljana Antić
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals The Impact Of Health Card On Citizens’ Quality Of Life: Evidence In Bangladesh

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 369
Author(s):  
Md. Rakibul Hoque ◽  
Ramiz Uddin ◽  
Mohammad Mostafizur Rahman Khan ◽  
Farzana Rahman Shumi ◽  
Fahmida Sarwar
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Service System ◽  
Medical Services ◽  
Poor People ◽  
Rural Poor ◽  
Health Card ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Impact

People living in the rural areas in developing countries are deprived of the basic needs including health. In Bangladesh, the rural poor people are facing difficulties to be facilitated from the enhanced medical services, mostly because of the increased medical expenses, and the time required to complete the whole process. Henceforth, it is necessary for the government to enhance the medical facilities to its rural citizens for proper development. It has been argued that the health card service system in Bangladesh can enhance the medical services. However, no studies have been conducted to investigate the impact of health card on the quality of life of rural people in Bangladesh. This study attempts to investigate this issue from actual beneficiary perspective. The main objective of this study is to provide a synopsis of the roles of health card on rural citizen of Bangladesh. The data were collected through telephone and face to face interview from a purposive sample in rural community, Bangladesh. The findings show that by using health card service system, rural poor people can get the facilities to visit the doctor directly whereas previously they had to buy ticket and wait for a long time in front of the doctors’ room. The result of this study suggests that, by using health card the quality of medical service can be enhanced as well as the time, cost and number of visit can be minimized. The findings of this research will be very useful for policy maker in Bangladesh.

scholarly journals Oral Health-Related Quality of Life of Greek Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
William Papaioannou ◽  
Constantine J. Oulis ◽  
Demetra Latsou ◽  
John Yfantopoulos
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Functional Limitation ◽  
Greek Language ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Greek Adults

Purpose. The aim of the present study was to investigate the impact of oral health status on the quality of life of adults in different regions of Greece, using the Oral Health Impact Profile-short form (OHIP-14).Methods. A random sample consisting of a total of 504 Greek adults between the ages of 35–44 years (mean 39.1 ± 3.5) was selected from different urban and rural areas, and face-to-face interviews were conducted using the validated Greek language OHIP-14. Associations of the total OHIP-14 score and its 7 sub-scales along with the self-perceived quality of life were evaluated with Spearman's correlations.Results. The subjects had an overall weighted OHIP-14 score of 1.1 (sd 1.9). No significant differences were found for either rural or non-metropolitan areas when compared to urban or metropolitan regions. High scores of above 2 were determined for functional limitation, physical pain, handicap, and the psychological discomfort scales. The education level of the subjects had a significant positive impact on the quality of life of the subjects.Conclusions. Dental and oral health conditions are factors that do impact on the quality of life of individuals.

scholarly journals The lived experience of family members of older people who have committed suicide in rural China

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mengyun Chen ◽  
Xiubin Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Lived Experience ◽  
Rural Area ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Rural China ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Shaanxi Province ◽  
The World ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background: China has the largest older population in the world. With the increasing trend of ageing, the problem of suicide among old people is increasing rapidly, especially in rural areas. The pressures and challenges faced by family members of loved ones who have committed suicide has been studied closely around the world. However, the impact of suicide on the lives of family members have not received enough attention in China. Therefore, it is very important to understand the lived experience of the family members of older people who have committed suicide. The study aims to understand the lived experiences of family members who have experienced their older family member’s suicide in a rural area based in Shaanxi Province, China.Methods: Interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) was used for this study. Semi-structured individual interviews with five family members of older people who have committed suicide recruited from a rural area of Shaanxi Province, China.Results: Three main themes emerged from the study: (a) Initial reactions; (b) Continual effects; (c) Social attitudes.Conclusions: With the development of China’s economic, social and cultural changes, the suicide of the older people in rural China poses a challenge to the future living quality of their family members. It shows that it is necessary to pay attention to families of older people who have committed suicide. It also shows that more support is required to improve the quality of life of families of older people who have committed suicide in rural China.

scholarly journals Assessment of quality of life among HIV infected people on antiretroviral therapy in a tertiary hospital, Karnataka

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anjan Sreeranga ◽  
P. Pavithra ◽  
Anand D. Meundi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Antiretroviral Therapy ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
World Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Infected People ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
The Impact

Background: With the availability of highly effective antiretroviral treatment, HIV is transforming into a chronic condition, whose management is now experiencing problems of other chronic diseases, where quality of life (QOL) has become an important component of overall assessment of health care and management. This study was conducted with the objective of assessing the QOL and factors influencing it in HIV infected people on antiretroviral therapy (ART).Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at district ART center, Hassan. Purposive sampling was used to identify 148 HIV infected people on antiretroviral therapy, who were interviewed using a pretested questionnaire, assessing QOL with the World Health Organization (WHOQOL) HIV‑BREF.Results: The average age of the study population was 37.69 years. Majority of them were males 54.7% compared to 45.3% of females. Most of them resided in rural areas (87.8%). The educational status of the subjects was poor with 33.8% of them being illiterates. The mean score was highest for spirituality and social relationships domain and least for psychological domain. Age, education and socioeconomic status did not have any influence on the QOL. There was significant difference between QOL scores and clinical stages. Individuals in stage I and II had better scores compared to stage 3 and 4. QOL scores decreased with decreasing CD4 count.Conclusions: Our findings suggest that patient-reported measures of health status and related concepts may help provide a feasible, reliable and valid method to assess the impact of HIV/AIDS improve patient outcomes. 

scholarly journals Income Inequality in Quality of Life among Rural Communities in Malaysia: A Case for Immediate Policy Consideration

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (23) ◽  
pp. 8731
Author(s):  
Govindamal Thangiah ◽  
Mas Ayu Said ◽  
Hazreen Abdul Majid ◽  
Daniel Reidpath ◽  
Tin Tin Su
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Emerging Economies ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Rural Residents ◽  
Income Groups ◽  
The Impact

Quality of life (QOL) is a proxy of health and social well-being. Hence, it is vital to assess QOL as it informs the strategies of policymakers to enhance the living conditions in communities. Rural areas in emerging economies are underserved in terms of modern facilities and technologies, which impact QOL. To address this, this study investigated whether income played a role in the QOL of rural residents within emerging economies using a large survey of Malaysian adults above 18 years old. The study extracted data from a sample of 18,607 respondents of a health and demographic surveillance system survey. A generalized linear model was used to estimate the impact of three income groups, the bottom 40%, middle 40% and top 20%, on perceived QOL, controlling for sociodemographic, chronic disease co-morbidities and mental health status. Results of the study showed a statistically significant association between income and the physical, psychological, social and environmental QOL domains. Using the bottom 40% as a reference category, the middle 40% and top 20% income groups showed a significant and positive association across the four domains of QOL. Hence, intervention programs are necessary to escalate the income levels of rural communities, especially the bottom 40%, to uplift perceived QOL among rural residents.

scholarly journals Comfortable living environment as the basis for rural development in the mining region

2020 ◽  
Vol 174 ◽  
pp. 04009
Author(s):  
Piotr Kosinskiy ◽  
Aleksey Kharitonov ◽  
Eduard Wolfson ◽  
Rimma Takhtayeva
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Mining Industry ◽  
Coal Industry ◽  
Living Environment ◽  
Mining Region ◽  
Carcinogenic Substances ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Intensive Development

The article is devoted to the study of the problems of mining industry development and its impact on the development of rural areas in the region. It is revealed that the intensive development of the mining industry is accompanied by negative environmental consequences associated with the impact on socio – economic development and the formation of a comfortable living environment and, as a result, the quality of life of the population of rural areas. The Kemerovo region characterized by a pronounced intensive development of the coal industry accompanied by air pollution, rejection of land with high fertile potential, and degradation of renewable natural resources. The activities of mining companies accompanied by the release of highly toxic and carcinogenic substances into the air. As a result, there is an increased morbidity and mortality of able-bodied residents of the region, a low life expectancy, and a decrease in the total rural population, which is faster than the urban population. To solve the identified problems, the author’s model of creating a comfortable living environment in the mining region proposed. The model makes it possible to assess the attractiveness of the territory when deciding on the future place of residence, and, also allows you to make informed management decisions aimed at improving the quality of life of people.

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