scholarly journals Migration, Quality of Life And Health of Brazilian Immigrants in Portugal

10.3823/2428 ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eliany Nazaré Oliveira ◽  
Francisco Rosemiro Guimarães Ximenes Neto ◽  
Paulo César De Almeida ◽  
Félix Neto
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Emigrants And Immigrants ◽  
Medical Outcomes ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Brazilian Immigrants ◽  
Number Of Individuals

Background: Immigrants face many challenges when settling in a foreign country, numerous factors influence this immigrant experience including the resources they bring with them and those they find in the host society. The literature has indicated that a significant number of individuals migrate in search of a better quality of life. In this context, the objective of the study was to analyze the quality of life and health of Brazilian immigrants living in Portugal, using the "Medical Outcomes Study: 36-Item Short Form Survey" (SF-36). Methods and Results: A cross-sectional study with a quantitative approach developed under the project titled: Health status and quality of life of Brazilian immigrants in Portugal conducted in the first half of 2016, with 682 Brazilian immigrant women over 18 living in Portugal. This study adopted as reference SF-36, a generic instrument for the evaluation of Quality of Life. It can be affirmed that the quality of life and health of Brazilian immigrants living in Portugal is good, since all dimensions presented values above 50%. It was evidenced that Brazilian immigrants who live alone have lower levels of quality of life and health than those who live with someone and, that Brazilian immigrants who are unemployed, have low levels of quality of life and health compared to those who are in another employment situation, and Brazilian immigrants entering the labor market with a workload of more than 40 hours per week present similar levels of quality of life and health compared to those who work fewer hours. Conclusion: In general, one can affirm that the quality of life and health of Brazilian immigrants living in Portugal is good, but due to the particularities of the migration process in the current political and international context, a systematic monitoring of living conditions and health of this population is necessary. Keywords: Emigrants and Immigrants; Quality of life; Women, Mental health  

scholarly journals Predictors of quality of life among patients on dialysis in southern Brazil

2008 ◽  
Vol 126 (5) ◽  
pp. 252-256 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maristela Bohlke ◽  
Diego Leite Nunes ◽  
Stela Scaglioni Marini ◽  
Cleison Kitamura ◽  
Marcia Andrade ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Peritoneal Dialysis ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Outcome Measurement ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Southern Brazil ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Dialysis Facilities

CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: Quality of life (QoL) is considered important as an outcome measurement, especially for long-term diseases such as chronic renal failure. The present study searched for predictors of QoL in a sample of patients undergoing dialysis in southern Brazil. DESIGN AND SETTING: This was a cross-sectional study developed in three southern Brazilian dialysis facilities. METHODS: Health-related QoL of patients on hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis was measured using the generic Short Form-36 (SF-36) health survey questionnaire. The results were correlated with sociodemographic, clinical and laboratory variables. The analysis was adjusted through multiple linear regression. RESULTS: A total of 140 patients were assessed: 94 on hemodialysis and 46 on peritoneal dialysis. The mean age was 54.2 ± 15.4 years, 48% were men and 76% were white. The predictors of higher (better) physical component summary in SF-36 were: younger age (β-0.16; 95% confidence interval, CI: -0.27 to -0.05), shorter time on dialysis (β-0.06; 95% CI: -0.09 to -0.02) and lower Khan comorbidity-age index (β 5.16; 95% CI: 1.7-8.6). The predictors of higher mental component summary were: being employed (β 8.4; 95% CI: 1.7-15.1), being married or having a marriage-like relationship (β 4.56; 95% CI: 0.9-8.2), being on peritoneal dialysis (β 4.9; 95% CI: 0.9-8.8) and not having high blood pressure (β 3.9; 95% CI: 0.3-7.6). CONCLUSIONS: Age, comorbidity and length of time on dialysis were the main predictors of physical QoL, whereas socioeconomic issues especially determined mental QoL.

scholarly journals Quality of Life among Patients with Glaucoma in Gaza Governorates

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Bodily Pain ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Medium Level ◽  
Ophthalmic Hospital

Background: Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide. Quality of Life (QOL) has emerged as an important parameter for assessing the quality of health care of patients with Glaucoma disease. This study assessed QOL among Glaucoma patients in Gaza Governorates and the factors influencing their life conditions. Methods: This is a descriptive, analytical, cross-sectional study included 265 eligible glaucoma patients from Al Nasser Ophthalmic Hospital and European Gaza Hospital. Socio-demographic and disease-related characteristics in addition to QOL data were collected using the Glaucoma Quality of Life-15 (GQL-15) and Short-Form 36 Health Survey (SF-36) questionnaires. Results: Study participants had a medium level of QOL scores. The mean score for GQL-15 was 59.2 ± 17.6. The greatest difficulty was in activities involving glare and dark adaptation (48.5±18.0), while least difficulty for outdoor mobility (66.6±25.4). The overall mean percentage of SF-36 domain scores was 61.7±13.5. The bodily pain domain got the highest score (79.4); the social function domain was (72.22); and the lowest domain was General Health (48.58). Findings also showed that participants without ocular diseases and comorbidities had better QOL. Moreover, patients with higher educational level, higher income and disease duration less than 5 years had better QOL scores. Conclusion: Glaucoma has moderately negative effects on people’s ability to function independently in every field of their lives. Glaucoma patients should be educated to understand the prognosis of the disease and importance of the adherence to the daily treatment to improve their QOL.

scholarly journals Cross-sectional study of the quality of life and functional disability report in young basketball athletes – a pilot study

2010 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 206-211
Author(s):  
Guilherme Manna Cesar
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Functional Disability ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Medical Outcomes ◽  
Young Athletes ◽  
Cross Sectional

Introduction: With the increasing number of young athletes within a competitive scenario the onset of traumatic and non-traumatic injuries also increases, causing pain, dysfunction, and changes in the quality of life of these young competitors. Objective: The goal of this pilot study was to identify the domains (components) of the quality of life questionnaire of these athletes and also to evaluate whether a degree of functional disability was present. Volunteers: Twelve 16-year-old male volunteers participated in this research. Material and Method: Data collection occurred during the pre-season practices, through the application of the Brazilian Portuguese translated version of Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36), and the Oswestry Functional Disability questionnaire. This procedure was redone after 8 weeks, where the young athletes were already engaged into competition. Results: There was no statistically significant alterations (p≤0,05) considering the overall quality of life observed for the entire team, though the scores altered in most of the domains of the questionnaire. Also, the functional disability degree remained minimal throughout the competition for the sample selected.

scholarly journals Comparing the SF-36 and SF-12 in Psychometric Properties as Measuring Quality of Life among Adolescent in China: a Large Sample Cross-sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yanwei Lin ◽  
Yulan Yu ◽  
Jiayong Zeng ◽  
Xudong Zhao ◽  
Chonghua Wan
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Item Difficulty ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Load Factor ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sf 36

Abstract Objective: By comparing psychometric properties of the SF-36 and the SF-12, supplied evidence for the election of instruments of the quality of life (QOL) and decision-making processes to promote the Quality of Life of adolescent. Methods: Stratified cluster random sampling was adopted. The Short-Form 36 (SF-36) was used to assess QOL. Pearson Correlation Coefficient was used to show correlation. Cronbach’s Alpha and Construct Reliability (CR) were used to evaluate reliability of SF-36 and the Short-Form 12 (SF-12), Criterion Validity and Average Variance Extracted (AVE, Convergence Validity) for validity. Confirmatory factor analysis was used to calculate load factor for each item, then obtained CR and AVE. The Semejima grade response model (Logistic two-parameter module) in the item response theory was used to estimate the Item Discrimination, Item Difficulty and Item Average Information of each item. Results: 19,428 samples were included in the study. The mean age was 14.78 years (SD=1.77). High correlations between corresponding domains and components of both scales were found. Reliability of sf-36 each domain was better than that corresponding domain of sf-12. Domains of PF, RP, BP, and GH in SF-36 had good construct reliability (CR,>0.6). The Criterion Validities of SF-36 were little higher in some corresponding dimensions except PCS. Convergence validities of SF-12 were higher than SF-36 in PF, RP, BP and PCS. The items of BP, SF, RP and VT in SF-12 had acceptable discriminations of items and higher than in SF-36. The items Average Amounts of Information of BP, VT, SF, RE and MH in SF-36 and SF-12 were poor. Conclusion: Two components (PCS and MCS) measurements of SF-12 appeared to perform at least as well as the SF-36 in cross-sectional settings in adolescence. Some domains, for instance SF and BP, were suitable for adolescents or not need study further.

Health and quality of life in patients with primary and secondary lymphedema of the lower extremity

VASA ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 44 (2) ◽  
pp. 129-137 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kai Huggenberger ◽  
Stephan Wagner ◽  
Susanne Lehmann ◽  
André Aeschlimann ◽  
Beatrice Amann-Vesti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Normative Values ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Secondary Lymphedema ◽  
Sf 36

Background: Little is known about comprehensively measured health and quality of life of lower limb lymphedema (LLL). The aim of this study was to determine health and quality of life of LLL patients stratified by primary and secondary lymphedema compared to a normative population-based data stratified by age, sex and comorbidity. Patients and methods: A cross-sectional study of patients after treatment at the department of angiology of a rehabilitation clinic was conducted. Self-assessment was performed by the Short Form 36 (SF-36) and two condition-specific measures. Results: Primary LLL (n = 52) 75 % female, mean age 47.1 years) reported health comparable to normative values, e. g. SF-36 physical functioning 80.4 (norm 84.1, p = 0.512) and SF-36 vitality 62.7 (59.7, p = 0.117) (mean scores, 100 = best). Secondary LLL (n = 60, 68 % female, mean age 60.6 years) scored 68.1 (73.9, p = 0.049) and 55.2 (56.2, p = 0.800) on the corresponding scales. Mean symptoms and function scores on the specific measures ranged from 70.0 to 83.1 for primary LLL (100 = best) and from 63.3 to 80.6 for secondary LLL. Function, vitality and both SF-36 role dimensions were higher in primary LLL than in secondary LLL, (mean SF-36 vitality 62.7 versus 55.2, p = 0.035). Conclusions: Overall health and quality of life was high and comparable to the general population norms in primary LLL. The same was true for most psycho-social scales in secondary LLL whereas functionally some deficits were recorded. Cancer as the most frequent cause for secondary LLL may affect health in these dimensions. Reported negative effects of LLL seem to be well compensated, especially in primary LLL and under optimal treatment.

scholarly journals Factors associated with quality of life of adult patients with acute leukemia and their family caregivers in China: a cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chunfeng Wang ◽  
Jie Yan ◽  
Jingyi Chen ◽  
Ying Wang ◽  
Ying Chun Lin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Acute Leukemia ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Sf 36

Abstract Background Acute leukemia (AL) not only impairs the quality of life (QOL) of patients, but also affects that of their family caregivers (FCs). Studies on QOL of AL patients and their FCs are limited. This study aimed to evaluate the QOL of AL patients and their FCs, and to explore the factors associated with QOL of patients and of FCs. Methods A multicenter cross-sectional study was conducted. The QOL of 196 patient–FC dyads was assessed. The Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Leukemia (FACT-Leu) was used for patients, and the 36-item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) was used for FCs. Independent-samples t-tests or one-way analysis of variance were used to compare QOL subscale scores between groups with different sociodemographic/clinical characteristics. Multiple regression analysis was conducted to identify the factors associated with QOL of AL patients and their FCs. Results The total FACT-Leu score for AL patients was 76.80 ± 16.44, and the physical component summary (PCS) and mental component summary (MCS) scores for FCs were 64.67 ± 15.44 and 52.50 ± 13.49, respectively. All QOL subscales for patients (t = 12.96–34.73, p < 0.001) and FCs (t = 2.55–14.36, p < 0.05), except role emotional (t = − 0.01, p = 0.993), were lower than those reported in previous studies. Sex, employment, and chemotherapy were significantly associated with total FACT-Leu score in AL patients (p < 0.05). Age, sex, marital status, education, employment, and relationship to patients were significantly associated with SF-36 PCS or MCS (p < 0.05). Conclusions AL patients and their FCs both have lower QOL than the population in previous studies. These findings suggest that not only AL patients’ physical and mental health but also overall family QOL should be assessed. Interventions supporting patient–FC dyads should be developed to improve their QOL.

Epidemiological, clinical and endoscopic features of epistaxis severity and quality of life in Hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
pp. 0-0
Author(s):  
F. Pagella ◽  
E. Maiorano ◽  
S. Ugolini ◽  
R. Lizzio ◽  
F. Sovardi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Hereditary Haemorrhagic Telangiectasia ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Clinical Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sf 36

Background: Epistaxis is the main complaint in patients with Hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT). Even though the role of epistaxis in affecting the quality of life (QoL) is well-known, little is known about epidemiological and clinical factors contributing to epistaxis severity and QoL. Methodology: This is a cross-sectional study, including adult patients with HHT with epistaxis. All patients underwent an otolaryngological evaluation with nasal endoscopy. Epistaxis severity was graded using the FID score, and QoL was evaluated with the Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36). Descriptive statistics were produced for demographic characteristics; the Shapiro-Wilk test was used to test the normal distribution of quantitative variables. Correlation between the quantitative variables was evaluated with Pearson’s correlation coefficient. Both univariate and multivariate linear regression models were fitted to find associations between demographic or clinical factors and the FID score or SF-36. Results: A total of 234 patients with HHT were included in the study. The univariate analysis highlighted the association between high blood pressure, septal perforation, nocturnal epistaxis, surgery, blood transfusion, hormonal therapy and both FID score and QoL. Sex, allergic rhinitis and nasal polyposis were neither related to epistaxis severity nor perceived health. Conclusions: Epistaxis severity and QoL in patients with HHT are influenced by several clinical factors both dependent and independent from HHT. Some of the results are consistent with those already published, but for the first time, we extended the analysis to different clinical parameters, such as endoscopic findings, never assessed before.

scholarly journals QUALITY OF LIFE AFTER PRIMARY PCI IN PAKISTANI POPULATION – DOES IT REALLY CHANGE?

2021 ◽  
Vol 54 (3) ◽  
pp. 224-229
Author(s):  
Rajesh Kumar ◽  
Ali Ammar ◽  
Jehangir Ali Shah ◽  
Tahir Saghir ◽  
Ashok Kumar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Bodily Pain ◽  
Coronary Intervention ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sf 36

Objectives: To evaluate the quality of life (QOL) after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) using short-form health survey (SF-36) questionnaire at a tertiary care hospital in Pakistan. Methodology: It was a cross-sectional study conducted at a tertiary care cardiac center in Pakistan. A total of 433 adult patients who undergone PCI at least six months before were included. The QOL was assessed using Urdu translated version of SF-36 questionnaire. QOL scores were computed on eight domains role physical (RP), role emotional (RE), bodily pain (BP), physical function (PF), mental health (MH), vitality, general health perception (GHP), and social function (SF) along with two summary scores for mental (MCS) and physical component (PPS). Results: The highest mean score was reported for BP (73.8±19.7) followed by PF (61.7±24.3). In comparison to a year before, 52.9% and 24.7% rated their QOL somewhat better and much better respectively. Score for PF, RE, and RF were significantly higher in male, while, vitality was higher for female. Score of PPS was significantly higher for male whereas MCS score was higher for female. An increasing trend, with respect to patients’ perception of QOL compared to an year ago, was observed on five out of eight domains namely GHP, PF, RP, RE, and BP. Conclusion: Improved QOL, compared to a year ago, is reported by most of the patients. An acceptable (>50) mean score was observed on most of the QOL domains of SF-36 and it was found to be positively related to the patient stated degrees of QOL.

scholarly journals Effect of parental mutuality on the quality of life of mothers of children with special health needs

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paula Rossi Baldini ◽  
Bruna Josiane de Lima ◽  
Beatriz Helena Naddaf Camilo ◽  
Juliana Coelho Pina ◽  
Aline Cristiane Cavicchioli Okido
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Multivariate Regression Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Needs ◽  
Family Management ◽  
Medical Outcomes ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Special Health

Objective: to analyze the effect of parental mutuality on the quality of life related to the health of mothers who care for children with special health needs. Method: an observational, analytical and cross-sectional study with a quantitative approach. The following instruments were applied to 181 caregiving mothers: The Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short Form and Family Management Measure (Parental Mutuality subscale). In the statistical analysis, Spearman’s correlation and univariate and multivariate linear regression were used. Results: the total score of parental mutuality was 30.8, indicating a satisfactory perception of the caregiving mother about the way the couple shares decisions regarding the care of the child. In the multivariate regression analysis, parental mutuality maintained a statistically significant association with the domains of pain, social aspects and emotional limitations of quality of life related to health (p=<0.001, 0.003, 0.002), respectively. Conclusion: parental mutuality has a positive effect on some domains of quality of life related to health. It is recommended to plan actions aimed at strengthening the complicity and connection between the couple, especially in matters related to the care of the child with special health needs.

scholarly journals Quality of life in patients with venous ulcers

2011 ◽  
Vol 139 (11-12) ◽  
pp. 743-748
Author(s):  
Ivana Dunic ◽  
Ljiljana Medenica ◽  
Zivan Maksimovic ◽  
Olgica Djurkovic-Djakovic
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Chronic Venous Disease ◽  
Venous Disease ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Venous Ulcers ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
The Impact

Introduction. Chronic venous disease has been shown to have a significant impact on patients? quality of life (QoL). Objective. The aim of this study was to estimate the impact of chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) on QoL in patients with terminal stages of HVI, classified according to the CEAP clinical classification into classes C5 (healed ulcers) and C6 (active ulcers), on admission and after applied therapy. Methods. A cross-sectional study performed between October 2007 and June 2008 in a Belgrade outpatient clinic involved a total of 82 patients with venous ulcers (38 C5 and 44 C6) examined at the beginning of therapy. Of these, 14 C5 and 15 C6 patients in remission were re-examined after therapy from November 2007 to January 2010. QoL was assessed using a standard short-form (SF-36) questionnaire, and additionally by a brief CVD questionnaire specific for chronic venous disease. Results. At the beginning of therapy the SF-36 scores showed significant (p<0.05) reductions in all QoL domains of C5 and C6 patients regarding physical, general health, and vitality in C5 and C6 patients. After therapy QoL was significantly improved in both classes of patients, but remained unchanged in the domain of emotional functioning suggesting the patients? fear and worry of HVI progression. Conclusion. In patients with terminal stages of CVI QoL was decreased at the beginning of therapy, but with the remission of the disease and ulcer healing it was significantly improved. This indicates the significance of prevention and timely treatment, and the need for patients? education about the chronic nature of the disease.

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