scholarly journals Quality of Life of Vegetarians during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Brazil

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 2651
Author(s):  
Shila Minari Hargreaves ◽  
Eduardo Yoshio Nakano ◽  
Heesup Han ◽  
António Raposo ◽  
Antonio Ariza-Montes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Family Member ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Published Data ◽  
Distinct Population ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Abrupt Changes ◽  
Almost All

Health emergencies such as the COVID-19 pandemic can negatively impact quality of life (QoL) due to higher levels of stress, social isolation, and uncertainties. In this scenario, distinct population groups might react differently. Vegetarians, who follow a non-conventional dietary pattern, could be more vulnerable to the abrupt changes in normal life routine and economic instability. Therefore, this study aimed at evaluating if the current pandemic situation somehow affected vegetarians’ QoL. A cross-sectional study was carried out in Brazil between 28 July and 14 September 2020 to evaluate the QoL in vegetarians during the pandemic period. Vegetarian adults replied to an online survey that included the VEGQOL and WHOQOL-BREF instruments to evaluate QoL and questions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 1282 individuals participated. Only 3.8% had tested positive for COVID-19, but 39.9% affirmed having a family member who tested positive for the disease. Almost half (46.3%) of the sample had an income drop due to the pandemic. Results of QoL scores in the different subcategories of vegetarians were similar to previously published data. Individuals who had already tested positive for COVID-19 had lower QoL scores than those who did not test positive, but only in the VEGQOL. QoL was lower for the participants who declared that Sars-Cov-2 had already infected a family member for almost all the parameters evaluated. On the other hand, an income drop affected QoL only partially. Studying how vegetarians are influenced by such conditions contributes to the generation of relevant data that can be used to support healthcare and public policies in the future.

scholarly journals Diabetes knowledge, risk perception, and quality of life among South Asian caregivers in young adulthood

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. e001268
Author(s):  
Angela Koipuram ◽  
Sandra Carroll ◽  
Zubin Punthakee ◽  
Diana Sherifali
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Risk Perception ◽  
South Asian ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Educational Interventions ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Design And Methods

IntroductionPersons of South Asian descent have a higher prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The management of T2DM in the South Asian community has required the support of adult children, potentially impacting the quality of life, diabetes-related knowledge, and risk perception among these caregivers.Research design and methodsTo investigate diabetes-related knowledge, quality of life, risk perception, and actual risk of developing diabetes among South Asian young adults whose parents are living with T2DM. A cross-sectional study was conducted (n=150). An online survey was administered. Data were analyzed with descriptive and inferential statistics.ResultsThere was a statistically significant difference in diabetes-related knowledge between males and females (p<0.001). Males (in comparison to females) had a lower risk perception of developing diabetes (p=0.06). Further, risk perception and diabetes-related knowledge were positively associated with caregiver’s physical health (p=0.002).ConclusionFindings highlight the importance of providing gender-specific and culturally tailored diabetes educational interventions.

scholarly journals Quality of life among newly admitted patients to cancer hospital in Vietnam and associated factors

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 205510292095304
Author(s):  
Bui Vinh Quang ◽  
Le Dai Minh ◽  
Le Thi Le Quyen ◽  
Duong Ngoc Le Mai ◽  
Nguyen Tien Dat ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Gastrointestinal Cancers ◽  
Financial Difficulty ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cancer Hospital ◽  
Global Quality ◽  
Global Quality Of Life ◽  
Almost All

A cross-sectional study was conducted among 262 newly admitted patients of a cancer hospital in Vietnam. The Vietnamese version EORTC-30 questionnaire 3.0 was used to interviews patients during the first week after their admission. Lower global quality of life and physical functioning scores were significantly associated with older age, lung and gastrointestinal cancers. Emotional functioning score was lower among female patients as compared to males. Financial difficulty was an important preditor for almost all functional scales. Management of early symptoms, providing early emotional supports and appropriate policies to reduce financial difficulty are important to improve cancer patients’ quality of life.

scholarly journals Health-related quality of life predictors during medical residency in a random, stratified sample of residents

2009 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 119-124 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paula Costa Mosca Macedo ◽  
Vanessa de Albuquerque Cítero ◽  
Simone Schenkman ◽  
Maria Cezira Fantini Nogueira-Martins ◽  
Mauro Batista Morais ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
First Year ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Critical Patients ◽  
Almost All

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the quality of life during the first three years of training and identify its association with sociodemographicoccupational characteristics, leisure time and health habits. METHOD: A cross-sectional study with a random sample of 128 residents stratified by year of training was conducted. The Medical Outcome Study -short form 36 was administered. Mann-Whitney tests were carried out to compare percentile distributions of the eight quality of life domains, according to sociodemographic variables, and a multiple linear regression analysis was performed, followed by a validity checking for the resulting models. RESULTS: The physical component presented higher quality of life medians than the mental component. Comparisons between the three years showed that in almost all domains the quality of life scores of the second year residents were higher than the first year residents (p < 0.01). The mental component scores remained high for third year residents (p < 0.01). Predictors of higher quality of life were: second or third year of residency, satisfaction with the training program, sufficient time for leisure, and care of critical patients for less than 30 hours per week. CONCLUSION: The mental component of quality of life was the most impaired component, indicating the importance of caring for residents' mental health, especially during their first year and when they are overloaded with critical patients.

Quality of life and associated factors in parents of children with late diagnosed phenylketonuria. A cross sectional study in a developing country (Tunisia)

2020 ◽  
Vol 33 (7) ◽  
pp. 901-913
Author(s):  
Rim Ben Abdelaziz ◽  
Amel Ben Chehida ◽  
Henda Kachouri ◽  
Sana Ben Messaoud ◽  
Maherzia Ferchichi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
At Risk ◽  
General Population ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Published Data ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sf 36

AbstractObjectivesWe investigated the quality of life (QOL) in parents of children with late treated phenylketonuria (PKU) and its associated factors.MethodsWe conducted a cross sectional study in the reference center of inherited metabolic disease in Tunisia. We used the Tunisian version of the 36-item short-form health survey questionnaire (SF-36). We compared variables in the groups with and without impaired QOL and the SF-36 scores between subgroups of parents and children and between our sample and the Tunisian general population based on published data. We looked for associations between SF-36 scores and quantitative variables. Linear regression and logistic binary regression were used for multivariate analysis.ResultsSixty-five parents from 42 families participated. QOL was impaired in 61% of them. The mean SF-36 score was 55.3 ± 25.07. The physical component sub-score was higher than that reported in the Tunisian general population (63.66 ± 27.77 vs. 50.11 ± 8.53; p<0.001). The mental component sub-score was comparable to that reported in the Tunisian general population (46.99 ± 25.94 vs. 47.96 ± 9.82; p=0.830). Gender (mothers) (p=0.008), low monthly income (p = 0.027), low education (p=0.011), and autism in PKU children (p = 0.001) were associated with impaired QOL.ConclusionsWe identified at risk parents for altered quality of life among parents of PKU children. Our findings were used to develop a psychological and social support strategy for at-risk parents and to promote the implementation of newborn screening of this treatable disease in our low-income country.

scholarly journals Burnout, Mental Health, and Quality of Life Among Employees of a Malaysian Hospital: A Cross-sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 64 (9) ◽  
pp. 1007-1019
Author(s):  
Luke Sy-Cherng Woon ◽  
Chea Ping Tiong
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Multivariate Regression Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Financial Problem ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Burnout

Abstract Burnout and mental health issues are common among healthcare workers. Burnout and mental ill-health may also adversely affect quality of life (QOL). This study aimed to determine the prevalence of burnout, mental ill-health, and QOL among employees of Hospital Bentong in Pahang state, Malaysia. This was a 2-week, cross-sectional online survey for Hospital Bentong employees. It consisted of (i) sociodemographic data, (ii) respondents’ perceptions, (iii) Malay-version Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (CBI), (iv) 21-item Depression, Anxiety and Stress scale (DASS-21), and (v) WHO Quality of Life-BREF (WHOQOL-BREF) instrument. In total, 52.4% of hospital employees (N = 251) participated in the study. The burnout rates were 17.5% (personal burnout), 13.9% (work burnout), and 6.0% (client burnout). The prevalence rates of depression, anxiety, and stress were 18.7, 38.6, and 12.0%, respectively. In multivariate regression analysis, personal burnout was associated with Malay ethnicity [odds ratio (OR) = 4.54, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 1.41–18.17], management and professional position (OR = 3.89, 95% CI = 1.34–11.29), and having financial problem (OR = 3.29, 95% CI = 1.53–7.06). Work burnout was associated with management and professional position (OR = 7.26, 95% CI = 1.84–28.59), having problem with colleagues (OR = 2.85, 95% CI = 1.08–7.50), and having financial problem (OR = 4.41, 95% CI = 1.82–10.72), while age (OR = 1.12, 95% CI = 1.00–1.25) and male gender (OR = 7.14, 95% CI = 2.00–25.55) were significant factors for client burnout. There were moderate-to-strong correlations between CBI, DASS-21, and WHOQOL-BREF scores (P values &lt;0.01). In mediation analysis, mental ill-health was shown to have significant mediating effect in the relationship between burnout and poor QOL. Such findings need to be replicated across different hospital settings. Studies on effectiveness strategies to manage identified issues will be required.

scholarly journals Leisure attitude, stress-related growth, and quality of life during COVID-19-related

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jee Hoon Han ◽  
Hye Ji Sa
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Leisure Activities ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Social Distancing ◽  
Life Education

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and related restrictive measures have impacted on leisure activities globally; South Korea is no exception. In this cross-sectional study we identified the need to increase leisure opportunities during social distancing and respond to changes in leisure activities post-COVID-19. The leisure attitude, stress-related growth, and quality of life of 260 participants were examined via an online survey. Data were analyzed through structural equation modeling. Results show that during social distancing, leisure attitude was positively associated with stress-related growth, leisure attitude was not significantly associated with quality of life, and stress-related growth was positively associated with quality of life. From a long-term perspective, as leisure activities can improve stress-related growth and quality of life, education and related discussions must continue to ensure that people hold a positive attitude toward leisure participation.

scholarly journals Repercussion of COVID-19 Pandemic on Brazilians’ Quality of Life: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (22) ◽  
pp. 8554
Author(s):  
Isabella Teotônio ◽  
Mariana Hecht ◽  
Luiz Claudio Castro ◽  
Lenora Gandolfi ◽  
Riccardo Pratesi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
National Level ◽  
Virus Transmission ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Social Distancing ◽  
Health Authorities

The COVID-19 outbreak, caused by Sars-Cov-2, was officially declared a global pandemic in February 2020, after an unexpected increase in hospitalization and mortality. When faced with this new disease, social and physical distancing and quarantine emerged as solutions to reduce virus transmission. This article examines the quality of life (QoL) of the Brazilian population’s during this period of isolation, due to the COVID-19 pandemic by analyzing; physical, psychological, social, and economic aspects. An online survey was distributed from 27 May to 14 August of 2020. A total of 1859 surveys were completed. Our results indicate that Brazilians were more affected by economic and social aspects than psychological and physical. Unemployed participants and individuals who tested positive for COVID-19 presented the lowest QoL. Females showed worst QoL scores than males, but having children did not influence the score. Higher educational level was associated with a better perception of QoL. Not following social distancing guidelines presented better scores in the psychological domain than the ones following restrict or partial social distancing rules. This study is the first to evaluate adults’ QoL related to the Sars-Cov-2 pandemic in Brazil at a national level. Our data may help health authorities identify the main factors affecting the QoL of the Brazilian population, thereby orientating them to recover after the pandemic.

scholarly journals Working from home, quality of life, and perceived productivity during the first 50-day COVID-19 mitigation measures in Austria: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jakob Weitzer ◽  
Kyriaki Papantoniou ◽  
Stefan Seidel ◽  
Gerhard Klösch ◽  
Guido Caniglia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Mitigation Measures ◽  
Working Population ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Working From Home

Abstract Objectives To explore changes in quality of life and perceived productivity, focusing on the effects of working from home during the first COVID-19 50-day mitigation period in Austria. Methods We conducted an Austrian-representative online survey (N = 1010) of self-reported life- and work-related changes during the first COVID-19 50-day mitigation period (March 16 through May 1 2020) compared to the situation before. We used multinominal logistic regression models to identify correlates of improved/decreased quality of life in the entire sample, and of improved/decreased productivity in a subsample of the working population (N = 686). We also calculated age- and multivariable-adjusted ORs and 95% CIs of an improved/decreased quality of life and an improved/decreased productivity by work from home status. Results During the COVID-19 mitigation period, quality of life improved in 17.5%, but decreased in 20.7% of the general Austrian population; perceived productivity at work increased in 12.7%, but decreased in 30.2% of the working population. Working from home during the mitigation period was associated with an increased quality of life (vs. none, partially: OR 2.07, 95% CI 1.09–3.91; all the time: 3.69, 1.86–7.29). In contrast, perceived productivity seemed to decrease when people worked from home (vs. none, partially: 1.42, 0.86–2.35; all the time: 1.48, 0.85–2.58). Working from home and related benefits were not equally distributed among gender, age, and educational attainment. Conclusions A transition to more flexibility of workplace and working hours for employees could have important positive consequences for family and professional life, for stakeholders, for public health, and ultimately for the environment.

Perceived caregiving preparedness and quality of life among Indonesian family caregivers of patients with life-limiting illness

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (6) ◽  
pp. 293-301
Author(s):  
Erna Rochmawati ◽  
Yuli Prawitasari
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Palliative Care ◽  
Family Member ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
World Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
World Health Organization Quality

Background: Family caregivers play an important role in palliative care. However, family caregivers often report that they felt insufficiently prepared to become a caregiver. This lack of preparedness may lead to a decline in the caregiver's quality of life (QoL), and they may not be able to provide sufficient palliative care to their family member. Aims: To investigate the preparedness of family members to become caregivers alongside their QoL. Method: A correlational cross-sectional study design was used. A sample of 104 family caregivers completed a World Health Organization Quality of Life Brief to assess the QoL of participants. The Caregiving Inventory (CGI) was used to assess how prepared family members felt to become care-givers, and the CGI also included questions related to the patient's socio-demographic status and illness. Correlation analysis was used to address the research questions. Caregivers were caring for a family member with a life-limiting illness in a suburban district of Indonesia. Findings: The 104 family caregivers had a relatively low score for both QoL and caregiving preparedness. A caregiver feeling more prepared was associated with a higher QoL. The study also found a positive correlation (r value, between 0.236–0.481) between perceived caregiving preparedness, including its factors, and domains of QoL. Conclusion: A person's preparedness to become a caregiver is significantly associated with all QoL domains: physical, psychological, social and environmental. Family members can be better prepared to become a caregiver with training and information about personal care and symptom management.

scholarly journals Shorter Women Are More Dissatisfied with Their Height: An Exploration of Height Dissatisfaction in Australian Women

Obesities ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 189-199
Author(s):  
Thomas Perkins ◽  
Samantha Hayes ◽  
Daniel Talbot
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Body Dissatisfaction ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Drive For Thinness ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Actual Height

Height dissatisfaction has recently been found to be an important contributor to body dissatisfaction in males, however, there is currently limited research examining this relationship in women. The present cross-sectional study aimed to examine the link between height and height dissatisfaction in Australian women, and the extent to which height and height dissatisfaction relate to body dissatisfaction and quality of life. Additionally, it explored the height preferences of oneself and romantic partners in Australian women. A final sample of 172 Australian women was recruited to complete an online survey relating to height preference, height dissatisfaction, muscularity, drive for thinness, and quality of life. Results showed that there was a significant difference between the reported actual height of participants and their ideal height. We also found that shorter women tended to be more dissatisfied with their height and were more likely to believe that they were treated poorly due to their height. Our study also identified that the vast majority (84%) preferred a romantic partner taller than them. Results were comparable to men aspiring to be taller than they were. Future studies should consider height dissatisfaction as a potential contributing factor to poor quality of life and negative affect.

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