Type D personality is associated with poor quality of life, social performance, and psychological impairment in patients with moderate to severe psoriasis: A cross-sectional study of 130 patients

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.

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The prevalence and associated factors of depression among patients with schizophrenia in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, cross-sectional study

BMC Psychiatry ◽

10.1186/s12888-019-2419-6 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 20 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Tolesa Fanta ◽

Desalegn Bekele ◽

Getinet Ayano

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Substance Use ◽

Suicide Attempt ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Poor Quality ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Comorbid Depression ◽

Cross Sectional

Abstract Background Depression is common among people with schizophrenia and associated with severe positive and negative symptoms, higher rates of disability, treatment resistance and mortality related to suicide, physical and drug-related causes. However, to our knowledge, no study has been conducted to report the magnitude of depression among people with schizophrenia in Ethiopia. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the prevalence and associated factors of depression among people with schizophrenia. Method A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 418 patients with schizophrenia selected by systematic sampling technique. Patient Health Questionnaire 9 (PHQ-9) was used to measure depression among the study participants. To identify the potential contributing factors, we performed binary and multivariable logistic regression analysis adjusting the model for the potential confounding factors. Odds ratios (OR) with the corresponding 95% confidence interval (95%CI)) was determined to evaluate the strength of association. Result The prevalence estimate of depression among people with schizophrenia was found to be 18.0% [95% confidence interval: 14.50–22.30]. Our multivariable analysis revealed that current substance use (AOR 2.28, 95%CI (1.27, 4.09), suicide attempt (AOR 5.24, 95%CI (2.56, 10.72), duration of illness between 6 and 10 years (AOR 2.09, 95%CI (1.08, 4.04) and poor quality of life (AOR 3.13, 95%CI (1.79, 5.76) were found to be the factors associated with depression among people with schizophrenia. Conclusion The current study revealed that comorbid depression was high among people with schizophrenia and associated with current substance use, suicide attempt, and long duration of the illness as well as poor quality of life. Attention needs to be given to address comorbid depression among people with schizophrenia.

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MON-P066: Malnutrition and Body Composition Predicts Poor Quality of Life and Reduced Survival in Ambulatory Oncology Patients Receiving Chemotherapy: A Cross Sectional Study of 820 Patients

Clinical Nutrition ◽

10.1016/s0261-5614(16)30700-2 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 35 ◽

pp. S177

Author(s):

L.E. Daly ◽

É. Ní Bhuachalla ◽

S. Cushen ◽

D. Power ◽

P. MacEneaney ◽

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Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Body Composition ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Poor Quality ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Oncology Patients ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Ambulatory Oncology

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More than Half of Bipolar Patients attending Emanuel Mental Specialized Hospital has Poor Quality of Life, Emanuel Mental Specialized Hospital, Ethiopia: Facility- Based Cross-Sectional Study Design

Journal of Psychiatry ◽

10.4172/2378-5756.1000454 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 21 (4) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Telake Azale ◽

Tesfalem Araya ◽

Elsa Melaku

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Study Design ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Poor Quality ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Specialized Hospital ◽

Bipolar Patients

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Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use and Quality of Life among Filipino Adult Psoriasis Vulgaris Patients Seen in a Tertiary Center: A Cross-sectional Study

Acta Medica Philippina ◽

10.47895/amp.v55i5.2761 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 55 (5) ◽

Author(s):

Marie Len A. Camaclang-Balmores ◽

Ma. Lorna F. Frez ◽

Patricia A. Nacianceno ◽

Jay-V James G. Barit

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Alternative Medicine ◽

Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽

Psoriasis Vulgaris ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Poor Quality ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Cam Use

Objective. To determine the prevalence of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use and its association with quality of life (QOL) among Filipino adult psoriasis vulgaris patients. Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted in an outpatient dermatology department of a tertiary hospital, using a semi-structured, interview-guided questionnaire, and a self-administered QOL questionnaire, the dermatology life quality index (DLQI). Results. A total of 135 Filipino adult patients with psoriasis vulgaris were included. The prevalence of CAM use was 47%, with most CAM users being female and single. Completion of tertiary education was found significantly associated with CAM use (p < 0.05). A greater body surface area involvement and longer disease duration were more common among CAM users but these were not statistically significant. Special diet (56.3%) was the most commonly used type of CAM, followed by herbal medicine (46.9%), bath therapy (18.9%) and faith healing (12.5%). Major sources of CAM information were families (43.8%), internet/social media (28.1%) and health professionals (25%). Around 40% of the participants used CAM out of curiosity. The mean DLQI score of the respondents was 11.3 (±7.3) corresponding to poor quality of life. CAM use was significantly associated with negative impact on physical symptoms and feelings, daily activities, and work and school (P = 0.044; P = 0.019; P = 0.047). After adjusting for confounding variables, patients with poor QOL were twice more likely to use CAM but this was not statistically significant (odds ratio [OR], 1.76; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.78-3.95; P = 0.17). Conclusions. The use of CAM is prevalent among Filipino adult patients with psoriasis vulgaris. The significant association between CAM use and a poor quality of life may reflect the unmet physical and psychosocial needs of patients. A patient-perspective approach should acknowledge the reasons for CAM use, which could guide the physicians in imparting available scientific evidence, or the lack thereof, for the use of CAM to these patients.

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Poor quality of life is associated with obesity and sedentary life style in atherosclerotic disease: a cross-sectional study / A má qualidade de vida está associada à obesidade e ao estilo de vida sedentário na doença aterosclerótica: um estudo transversal

Brazilian Journal of Health Review ◽

10.34119/bjhrv4n5-132 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 4 (5) ◽

pp. 20118-20131

Author(s):

Elisa Maia Dos Santos ◽

Grazielle Vilas Bôas Huguenin ◽

Paulo Rogério Melo Rodrigues ◽

Bernardete Weber ◽

Annie Seixas Bello De Moreira

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Physical Activity ◽

Risk Factors ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Poor Quality ◽

Atherosclerotic Disease ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Sf 36

The Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is an important measure of the health status of a population. It can be related to nutritional status and risk factors of cardiovascular disease.This study aimed to assess the quality of life and the association with nutritional status and other modifiable risk factors in patients with atherosclerotic disease.This is a cross-sectional study carried out in two public health centers in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A total of 273 participants with a documented history of atherosclerotic disease in the last ten years from their entry to the study. Quality of life (SF-36 questionnaire); physical activity; food intake (food frequency questionnaire), blood pressure; anthropometric and biochemical measures were assessed. Poor quality of life scores were identified, women had lower scores (p0.05) for all SF-36 domains. Obesity was associated with a decreased score of SF-36 physical and mental health domains. Sedentary lifestyle was associated with poorer quality of life in almost all domains assessed. The adoption of healthy weight and appropriate physical activity was associated with better quality of life in patients with atherosclerotic disease.

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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 ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2017-016308 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 7 (10) ◽

pp. e016308 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

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.

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