scholarly journals Factors Affecting the Quality of Life for People with Schizophrenia in Saudi Arabia: A Qualitative Study

2015 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Amira Alshowkan ◽  
Janette Curtis
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Factors Affecting

scholarly journals Prevalent Beliefs and Attitude toward Vitiligo among Public in Al Baha Province, Southern Saudi Arabia

2020 ◽  
pp. 137-144
Author(s):  
Hasan S. AL- Ghamdi ◽  
Mohammed Ali M. Alzahrani ◽  
Aziz Alsohaimi ◽  
Saif Abadi Alzahrani ◽  
Mohammed Hassan Alzahrani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
High School ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Skin Condition ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Awareness Campaigns

Introduction: Vitiligo is an apparent skin condition that has a psychological impact on the affected individuals and their families. Its prevalence is estimated to be about (0.5-2%) globally. Misunderstandings, and negative attitudes toward vitiligo patients are the most important factors affecting the quality of life of vitiligo patients. Objective: The objective of this study was to identify the common misconceptions and attitudes about the nature, causes and prognosis of vitiligo in Al-Baha region, Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross sectional study collected data from the general population in the public malls in Al-Baha region, Saudi Arabia. We used a questionnaire which was developed by the authors, the questionnaire included questions regarding vitiligo cause, nature, prognosis and the attitude toward vitiligo. Results: A total of (453) responses were analysed, of which (53%) were females, and (90.9%) were Saudis. The participants’ ages ranged from (16 -64) with a mean of (28.3). The majority of our sample had a high level of education; university (65.1%), High school (26%) and less than high school (6%). Our population believed that gecko and its saliva were the commonest cause (38.1%). Most of the respondents (44.4%) thought that the condition is exaggerated by stress and anxiety. Regarding attitude; (31.5%) are unwilling to marry a vitiligo patient. Conclusion: The results of the present study show that the misconceptions and attitudes toward vitiligo are prevalent. Health awareness campaigns should be implanted to educate the people and improve the quality of life of the affected individuals.

scholarly journals Explaining Factors Affecting Help-Seeking Behaviors in Women with Urinary Incontinence: A Qualitative Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fahimeh Rashidi Fakari ◽  
Sepideh Hajian ◽  
Soodabeh Darvish ◽  
Hamid Alavi Majd
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Analysis Approach ◽  
Help Seeking Behaviors ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Important Others

Abstract Background: Urinary incontinence is widely accepted to be among the most important issues in the global health system. However, only a limited number of women are referred for treatment because different factors complicate help-seeking behaviors. The aim of this study was to explain the factors affecting help-seeking behaviors in women suffering from urinary incontinence.Methods: This study was a qualitative study using the conventional content analysis approach. The study was conducted from December 2018 and August 2019 in Tehran, Iran. The participants were 34 women with urinary incontinence selected using a purposive sampling method. The content analysis approach was based on the Graneheim and Lundman method, and qualitative data management software was used for analysis. Results: Data analysis illustrates two themes; " facilitator " and " inhibitor "; the categories "not perceiving disease", "shame", " negative support of important others", and "non-optimal health care system" were among the inhibitors and the categories " reduced quality of life " and " positive support of important others" were found to be facilitators of help-seeking behaviors.Conclusions: The findings of the present study highlight the need for understanding the underlying facilitators and inhibitors of help-seeking behaviors in women with urinary incontinence. We suggest that healthcare providers consider an open dialogue with patients and consider their subjective beliefs and life context during routine visits to facilitate early diagnosis of the disease and ultimately lead to an improvement in the woman's quality of life.

scholarly journals Explaining factors affecting help-seeking behaviors in women with urinary incontinence: a qualitative study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fahimeh Rashidi Fakari ◽  
Sepideh Hajian ◽  
Soodabeh Darvish ◽  
Hamid Alavi Majd
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Analysis Approach ◽  
Help Seeking Behaviors ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Important Others

Abstract Background Urinary incontinence is widely accepted to be among the most important issues in the global health system. However, only a limited number of women are referred for treatment because different factors complicate help-seeking behaviors. The aim of this study was to explain the factors affecting help-seeking behaviors in women suffering from urinary incontinence. Methods This study was a qualitative study using the conventional content analysis approach. The study was conducted from December 2018 and August 2019 in Tehran, Iran. The participants were 34 women with urinary incontinence selected using a purposive sampling method. The content analysis approach was based on the Graneheim and Lundman method, and qualitative data management software was used for analysis. Results Data analysis illustrates two themes; “ facilitator “ and “ inhibitor “; the categories “not perceiving disease”, “shame”, “ negative support of important others”, and “non-optimal health care system” were among the inhibitors and the categories “ reduced quality of life “ and “ positive support of important others” were found to be facilitators of help-seeking behaviors. Conclusions The findings of the present study highlight the need for understanding the underlying facilitators and inhibitors of help-seeking behaviors in women with urinary incontinence. We suggest that healthcare providers consider an open dialogue with patients and consider their subjective beliefs and life context during routine visits to facilitate early diagnosis of the disease and ultimately lead to an improvement in the woman’s quality of life.

The impact of bariatric surgery on the quality of life of obese individuals in Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
pp. 29-36
Author(s):  
Khaled Alghamdi ◽  
Feras Aljohani ◽  
Ala Alrehaili ◽  
Ahmed Alhusayni ◽  
Turki Alrehaili ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Bariatric Surgery ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
The Impact

Impact of quality of life on the compliance in hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients in Qassim, Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
pp. 146-151
Author(s):  
Albatool Almousa ◽  
Fai Almarshud ◽  
Razan Almasuood ◽  
Marya Alyahya ◽  
Chandra Kalevaru ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Peritoneal Dialysis ◽  
Dialysis Patients

scholarly journals Health-Related Quality of Life among Cancer Survivors Depending on the Occupational Status

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (7) ◽  
pp. 3803
Author(s):  
Kisook Kim ◽  
Hyohyeon Yoon
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Occupational Status ◽  
Influential Factors ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

The study aimed to identify and compare the factors affecting health-related quality of life (HRQoL) depending on the occupational status of cancer survivors. This study was a secondary data analysis from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES) from 2014 to 2018. Hierarchical multivariate linear regression was used to investigate the factors affecting the HRQoL of each group. Non-working cancer survivors had significantly lower HRQoL than working cancer survivors (p < 0.001). A hierarchical multiple regression model showed that demographic, health-related, and psychological characteristics explained 62.0% of non-working cancer survivors’ HRQoL (F = 4.29, p < 0.001). Among the input variables, health-related characteristics were the most influential factors (ΔR2 = 0.274, F = 9.84, p < 0.001). For working cancer survivors, health-related characteristics were the only variable that was statistically associated with HRQoL (F = 5.556, p < 0.001). It is important to enhance physical activities and manage the chronic disease to improve the HRQoL of working cancer survivors. Further, managing health-related characteristics, including depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation, is necessary for non-working cancer survivors. Regarding working survivors, psychological factors such as depressive symptoms and suicidal tendencies did not affect HRQoL. Therefore, an early and effective return to work program should be developed for the improvement of their HRQoL.

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