scholarly journals Factors Associated with Maladaptive Eating Behaviors, Social Anxiety, and Quality of Life in Adults with Celiac Disease

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (12) ◽  
pp. 4494
Author(s):  
Anne R. Lee ◽  
Benjamin Lebwohl ◽  
Jessica Lebovits ◽  
Randi L. Wolf ◽  
Edward J. Ciaccio ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Celiac Disease ◽  
Social Anxiety ◽  
Eating Behaviors ◽  
Eating Attitudes ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Attitudes And Behaviors ◽  
The Mean ◽  
And Behaviors

A gluten-free diet (GFD), which is the only treatment for celiac disease (CeD), is challenging and associated with higher levels of anxiety, disordered eating, and lower quality of life (QOL). We examined various demographic and health factors associated with social anxiety, eating attitudes and behaviors, and QOL. Demographics and health characteristics, QOL, eating attitudes and behaviors, and social anxiety of adults with CeD were acquired using validated measures. The mean scores for QOL, SAQ, and CDFAB were compared across various demographic groups using the Z statistical test. The mean QOL score was 57.8, which is in the moderate range. The social anxiety mean scores were high: 78.82, with 9% meeting the clinical cutoff for social anxiety disorder. Those on a GFD for a short duration had significantly higher SAQ scores (worse anxiety), higher CDFAB scores (worse eating attitudes and behavior), and lower QOL scores. Those aged 23–35 years had lower QOL scores (p < 0.003) and higher SAQ scores (p < 0.003). Being single (p < 0.001) and female (p = 0.026) were associated with higher SAQ scores. These findings suggest that the development of targeted interventions to maximize QOL and healthy eating behaviors as well as to minimize anxiety is imperative for some adults with CeD.

scholarly journals Fr229 THE ASSOCIATION BETWEEN MALADAPTIVE EATING BEHAVIORS, SOCIAL ANXIETY, AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN ADULTS WITH CELIAC DISEASE.

2021 ◽  
Vol 160 (6) ◽  
pp. S-268
Author(s):  
Anne R. Lee ◽  
Jessica Lebovits ◽  
Edward Ciaccio ◽  
Randi L. Wolf ◽  
Rebecca H. Davies ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Celiac Disease ◽  
Social Anxiety ◽  
Eating Behaviors ◽  
Maladaptive Eating

Fr235 THE ASSOCIATION BETWEEN QUALITY OF LIFE, FOOD AVOIDANCE, AND MALADAPTIVE EATING BEHAVIORS IN ADULTS WITH CELIAC DISEASE. PRELIMINARY RESULTS.

2021 ◽  
Vol 160 (6) ◽  
pp. S-272
Author(s):  
Anne R. Lee ◽  
Janet Schebendach ◽  
Yara Gholmie ◽  
Randi L. Wolf ◽  
Jessica Lebovits ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Celiac Disease ◽  
Eating Behaviors ◽  
Food Avoidance ◽  
Preliminary Results ◽  
Maladaptive Eating

scholarly journals The effect of group-based education on gastrointestinal symptoms and quality of life in patients with celiac disease: randomized controlled clinical trial

2022 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zahra Akbari Namvar ◽  
Reza Mahdavi ◽  
Masood Shirmohammadi ◽  
Zeinab Nikniaz
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Celiac Disease ◽  
Gastrointestinal Symptoms ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Gi Symptoms ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean

Abstract Background In this trial, we investigated the effect of a group-based education program on gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms and quality of life (QOL) in patients with celiac disease (CD). Method In the present study, 130 patients with CD who were on a GFD for at least 3 months, randomly assigned to receive group-based education (n = 66) or routine education in the celiac clinic (n = 64) for 3 months. We assessed gastrointestinal symptoms and quality of life using the gastrointestinal symptom rating scale (GSRS) questionnaire and SF-36 questionnaire at baseline and 3 months after interventions. Results The mean age of the participants was 37.57 ± 9.59 years. There were no significant differences between the two groups regarding the baseline values. Results showed that the mean score of total GSRS score in the intervention group was significantly lower compared with the control group 3 months post-intervention (p = 0.04). Also, there was a significant difference in the mean score of SF-36 between the two groups 3 months post-intervention (p = 0.02). Conclusion Results showed that group-based education was an effective intervention in patients with celiac disease to improve gastrointestinal symptoms and quality of life. Trial registration IRCT code: IRCT20080904001197N21; registration date: 5/23/2019.

scholarly journals Physical and mental health outcomes including behavior and attitudes in people having social contacts with COVID-19 patients

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. e0245945
Author(s):  
Zijun Xu ◽  
Dexing Zhang ◽  
Dong Xu ◽  
Xue Li ◽  
Yao Jie Xie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Physical Symptoms ◽  
Suspected Case ◽  
Social Contacts ◽  
Attitudes And Behaviors ◽  
And Behaviors

The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) infection has spread worldwide since late 2019. People who have social contacts with COVID-19 patients might be at higher risk of physical or mental health problems. This study investigated whether people who had social contacts with COVID-19 patients would have poorer physical or mental outcomes, and different attitudes and behaviors. Chinese adults were recruited to fill in an online survey using snowball sampling during 21st-26nd February 2020. Physical symptoms, psychological outcomes, quality of life, COVID-19 related attitudes, and behaviors were measured. The differences in the outcomes between participants who had COVID-19 social contacts and those who had not were analyzed. The survey included 1,447 non-infected eligible participants. Among those, 173 (12.0%) reported at least one confirmed/suspected case in their social contacts. In the multiple regression adjusted for demographic data, the presence of confirmed/suspected infection cases in one’s social contacts was significantly associated with poorer physical and mental outcomes, lower health-related quality of life, and different COVID-19 related attitudes and behaviors (p<0.05). In conclusion, people who had social contacts with COVID-19 patients were at risk of adverse health outcomes. Future studies are needed to understand the long-term impacts. Similarly, strategies to improve health outcomes for these people are needed.

scholarly journals Perceived health in the Portuguese population aged ? 35

2014 ◽  
Vol 48 (3) ◽  
pp. 406-427
Author(s):  
João Paulo de Figueiredo ◽  
Salvador Massano Cardoso
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Health Attitudes ◽  
Attitudes And Behaviors ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
And Behaviors

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the exploratory relationship between determinants of health, life satisfaction, locus of control, attitudes and behaviors and health related quality of life in an adult population. METHODS Observational study (analytical and cross-sectional) with a quantitative methodological basis. The sample was composed oy 1,214 inhabitants aged ≥ 35 in 31 civil parishes in the County of Coimbra, Portugal, 2011-2012. An anonymous and voluntary health survey was conducted, which collected the following information: demographic, clinical record, health and lifestyle behaviors; health related quality of life (Medical Outcomes Study, Short Form-36); health locus of control; survey of health attitudes and behavior, and quality of life index. Pearson’s Linear Correlation, t-Student, Wilcoxon-Mann-Whitney; One-way ANOVA; Brown-Forsythe’s F; Kruskal-Wallis; Multiple Comparisons: Tukey (HSD), Games-Howell and Conover were used in the statistical analysis. RESULTS Health related quality of life was shown to be lower in females, in older age groups, in obese/overweight individuals, widows, unassisted, those living alone, living in rural/suburban areas, those who did not work and with a medium-low socioeconomic level. Respondents with poor/very poor self-perceived health (p < 0.0001), with chronic disease (p < 0.0001), who consumed < 3 meals per day (p ≤ 0.01), who were sedentary, who slept ≤ 6 h/day and had smoked for several years revealed the worst health results. Health related quality of life was positively related with a bigger internal locus, with better health attitudes and behaviors (physical exercise, health and nutritional care, length of dependence) and with different areas of life satisfaction. CONCLUSIONS Better health related quality of life was associated with certain social, psychological, family and health characteristics, a satisfactory lifestyle, better socioeconomic conditions and a good internal locus of control over health attitudes and behaviors.

scholarly journals Factors associated with beliefs about adherence to non-pharmacological treatment of patients with heart failure

2014 ◽  
Vol 48 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Izabel Cristina Ribeiro da Silva Saccomann ◽  
Fernanda Aparecida Cintra ◽  
Maria Cecília Bueno Jayme Gallani
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Heart Failure ◽  
Pharmacological Treatment ◽  
Perceived Barriers ◽  
Self Monitoring ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Patients With Heart Failure ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Main Factor

This study aimed at assessing beliefs about the benefits and barriers to adherence to daily self-monitoring of weight/edema in patients with heart failure, and the influence of demographic and clinical variables on those beliefs. 105 patients were interviewed. The mean of the subscales Benefits and Barriers were 20.2 (± 5.7) and 30.1 (±7.1), respectively. Patients perceived that adherence to daily self-monitoring of weight/edema could keep them healthy, improve their quality of life and decrease the chances of readmission. Approximately half of patients (46.7%) reported forgetting this measure. Those who controlled weight once a month were more likely to have barriers to adherence (OR= 6.6; IC 95% 1.9-13.8; p=0.01), showing this measure to be the main factor related to perceived barriers. Education in health can contribute with the development of strategies aimed at lowering barriers and increasing benefits of this control.

scholarly journals Profile of allergic rhinitis patients in a tertiary care centre in Central Kerala

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 842
Author(s):  
Ike Thomas ◽  
Geethu Mathew ◽  
Tina Thomas ◽  
Mahika Anilkumar ◽  
Kalyan George
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Allergic Rhinitis ◽  
Family History ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Effective Control ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Duration Of Disease ◽  
The Mean

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a major public health problem which has a significant impact on the quality of life. Around 20-30% of the Indian population suffers from AR. The objective was to study the clinical profile and find out the factors associated with severity.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> This retrospective record-based study was conducted among 182 patients with AR who visited Department of otorhinolaryngology in a tertiary care hospital in central Kerala. Variables collected included age, gender, family history of allergy, duration of disease and details of symptoms. The visual analogue scale (VAS) was used in identifying the severity of symptoms.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> The mean age of participants was 39±19 years. Nearly 50% of them had positive family history and 77.5% were found to have severe symptoms. The mean total VAS score was 25±5.1. Sneezing and nasal block were the common symptoms reported. Among the participants who had family history, 77 (87.5%) of them reported severe symptoms (χ<sup>2</sup>=9.81, p=0.002). Almost all participants belonged to higher age group reported high severity (χ<sup>2</sup>=48.130, p&lt;0.0001). More than 80% of the participants who reported a longer duration of disease had severe symptoms (χ<sup>2</sup>=7.28, p=0.007).</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> The study identified a significant proportion of sneezers and blockers among the study population. Older age group, family history and longer duration of disease were the factors associated with severity. Generating community awareness will help in early diagnosis, effective control with improvement in quality of life of these patients.</p>

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