Comparison of the quality of life between women undergoing medical and surgical terminations of pregnancy

2021 ◽  
Vol 86 (5) ◽  
pp. 304-310
Author(s):  
Anna Bačíková ◽  
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Borek Sehnal ◽  
Martina Pojarová ◽  
Zuzana Kolářová ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Termination Of Pregnancy ◽  
Psychological Characteristics ◽  
Subjective Perception ◽  
Mental Well Being

Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the relation between the quality of life, level of depression and some other psychological characteristics of women and the method (pharmacological or instrumental) they chose to terminate their pregnancy up to 49 days of amenorrhoea. Methods: From Jan 1st, 2019 to Aug 31st, 2020 we prospectively analyzed data obtained by evaluating questionnaires from 106 women with a choice of pharmacological (faUUT) and 105 women with a choice of surgical (iUUT) termination of pregnancy. The questionnaires focused on their quality of life and other characteristics. Results: Women undergoing faUUT have a statistically signifi cantly higher quality of life (P = 0.001), they are physically (P = 0.003) and mentally (P = 0.027) healthier, they have a higher socioeconomic status, and they are more satisfied with their environment (P = 0.022). Conclusion: Women with a diff erently chosen method of termination of pregnancy had a statistically signifi cantly diff erent quality of life as a whole. This diff erence is statistically signifi cant in the sub-areas of the quality of life: feeling of physical health and mental well-being, satisfaction with the environment, and subjective perception of the quality of life. The result doesn’t confi rm a statistically signifi cant diff erence between both groups on the level of depression and their cohabitation. Key words: quality of life – depression – termination of pregnancy on request – pharmacological termination of pregnancy – surgical termination of pregnancy

scholarly journals Quality of Life, Family Climate, and Sense of Family Coherence During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Modeling of Triple-Serial Mediators

2021 ◽  
pp. 0192513X2110300
Author(s):  
Nilay Neyişci ◽  
Şefika Ş. Erçetin ◽  
Şuay N. Açıkalın ◽  
Nilüfer Koçtürk ◽  
Nihan Potas
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Social Relations ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Family Climate ◽  
Prevention And Intervention ◽  
Mediation Analyses ◽  
The Family ◽  
Mental Well Being

This study explored the association of quality of life (QOL) during the pandemic with family climate and family integrity. Participants were 1085 parents from Turkey. According to the findings, the participants’ QOL, which demonstrated their judgments regarding their physical health, mental well-being, social relations, and general happiness, was greatly influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic. Women were seen to have lower perceptions in relatedness in the family and cognitive cohesion than male participants. While there was a positive, but low, association between the variables, there were positive and high correlations between cognitive cohesion and relatedness in the family. When the mediation analyses were evaluated, it was concluded that QOL predicted the sense of family coherence alone, while intergenerational authority influenced other variables. The results highlighted the importance of family climate–based prevention and intervention targeting the promotion of family coherence.

Perceived Overprotection and Its Association With Quality of Life in Dementia

GeroPsych ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 125-134
Author(s):  
Mechthild Niemann-Mirmehdi ◽  
Andreas Häusler ◽  
Paul Gellert ◽  
Johanna Nordheim
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Patient Autonomy ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Negative Association ◽  
Significant Positive Association ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Mental Well Being

Abstract. To date, few studies have focused on perceived overprotection from the perspective of people with dementia (PwD). In the present examination, the association of perceived overprotection in PwD is examined as an autonomy-restricting factor and thus negative for their mental well-being. Cross-sectional data from the prospective DYADEM study of 82 patient/partner dyads (mean age = 74.26) were used to investigate the association between overprotection, perceived stress, depression, and quality of life (QoL). The analyses show that an overprotective contact style with PwD has a significant positive association with stress and depression, and has a negative association with QoL. The results emphasize the importance of avoiding an overprotective care style and supporting patient autonomy.

scholarly journals Benefits of Equine-Based Therapy for Individuals with Dementia

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
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Lauren Fearn
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Energy Level ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Social Relationships ◽  
Functional Capacity ◽  
Functional Decline ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Equine Assisted

Individuals living with dementia typically experience progressive, cognitive, and functional decline which limits their ability to communicate and fully perform activities (Pimouguet el al., 2019). Horses have been shown to benefit individuals with dementia by improving well-being, physical health, functional capacity, and social relationships (Fields et. al., 2019). A 6-week OT-based virtual equine-assisted activities program was conducted to determine if participation in equine-assisted activities could improve the quality of life of individuals with dementia. Outcomes of the program resulted in improvements in mood, energy level, engagement, communication, memory, socialization, and overall quality of life.

scholarly journals PSYCHOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF SCHOOL-LEAVERS’ HARDINESS AT THEIR PROFESSIONAL SELF-DETERMINATION

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (6) ◽  
pp. 64
Author(s):  
Ingrida Baranauskienė ◽  
Liudmyla Serdiuk ◽  
Olena Chykhantsova
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Subjective Quality ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Psychological Characteristics ◽  
Subjective Quality Of Life ◽  
Theoretical Approaches ◽  
Professional Self ◽  
Personal Qualities

The article discusses the personal qualities of school-leavers that determine their hardiness at the stage of professional self-determination. It analyzes contemporary theoretical approaches to defining of the essence of the ‘hardiness’ concept. The factors are revealed that contribute to personal hardiness formation in the situation of professional choice. The article determines that hardiness components are related to the parameters of effective self-realization and personal subjective quality of life and hardiness is a key personality formation that mediates stress factor influence on psychological well-being and success in activities

scholarly journals Parent emigration and physical health of children left behind: systematic review of the literature

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
J Racaite ◽  
G Surkiene ◽  
M Jakubauskiene ◽  
R Sketerskiene ◽  
L Wulkau
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Unhealthy Lifestyle ◽  
Poor Growth ◽  
Left Behind ◽  
Children Left Behind

Abstract Background Children left behind (CLB) are those, who have been left behind at their original residence while one or both parents migrate to other places for work. The aim of this study was to systematically review studies where the physical health consequences for CLB were analysed. Methods We searched the Web of Science, PubMed, Academic Search Complete, PsycINFO and Cochrane databases. We included studies reporting physical health outcomes of children affected by parent migration. Results We selected 35 studies from a total of 2191. The results reveal that, overall, the absence of one or both parents is related to poorer child health - the nutrition of CLB is not healthy or balanced and is insufficient, leading to higher rates of anaemia and poor growth indicators of affected children. Boys left by parents are smaller than boys who were never left behind. CLB face lower underweight or stunted growth risks due to the additional income from remittances which ensures sufficient food for the household, this can also lead, however, to overweight and obesity. Unhealthy lifestyle behaviours such as smoking, alcohol, food preferences, lower physical activity and higher risk of injuries were more prevalent among CLB. CLB were more likely not to have completed the recommended vaccination programme than those living with their parents. Opinions vary on how emigration of parents affects children’s well-being and quality of life. CLB had higher probabilities of higher well-being than children living in non-migrant households. However, health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of CLB scored significantly lower than HRQoL of non-left-behind children. Conclusions The migration of parents has negative impacts on the child’s physical health, however it can also have positive impacts on children’s well-being when basic needs for sufficient nutrition are not satisfied in the home countries. Public health interventions should be taken to ensure the health of the CLB population. Key messages This is the first systematic review on the physical health of CLB. The well-being of CLB is poorer and they are at risk of health problems, such as insufficient and/or unbalanced diet, unhealthy behaviours and incomplete vaccination status.

scholarly journals Neighborhood Socioeconomic Status and Trajectories of Physical Health-Related Quality of Life Among Stroke Survivors

Stroke ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 50 (11) ◽  
pp. 3191-3197 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erica Twardzik ◽  
Philippa Clarke ◽  
Michael R. Elliott ◽  
William E. Haley ◽  
Suzanne Judd ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Stroke Survivors ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Neighborhood Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Over Time

Background and Purpose— Stroke is the leading cause of serious, long-term disability in the United States, and the number of stroke survivors is projected to rise. Physical functioning status may be compromised in survivors living in low socioeconomic status environments in comparison to higher socioeconomic status environments. Higher socioeconomic status environments may include benefits in the built environment such as sidewalks, accessible transit, or low traffic volume. Investigation is needed to understand the effects of the socioenvironmental context on trajectories of stroke survivors’ physical health-related quality of life (PH-QOL) over time. Methods— Participants from the REGARDS (REasons for Geographic and Racial Differences in Stroke) study enrolled in the ancillary Caring for Adults Recovering from the Effects of Stroke project completed the SF-12 around 6 to 12, 18, 27, and 36 months poststroke. Measures of area-level income, wealth, education, and employment at the census tract level were combined to represent participants’ neighborhood socioeconomic status. Linear mixed models were used to predict trajectories of PH-QOL over time, controlling for individual characteristics. Results— The average trajectory of PH-QOL was flat over time. However, women and younger stroke survivors had better trajectories over time than men and older stroke survivors. Higher neighborhood socioeconomic status was significantly associated with better PH-QOL across all time points (β=1.73; 95% CI, 0.17–3.30), after controlling for demographic variables and severity of stroke. Conclusions— Our findings demonstrate that neighborhood socioeconomic status, sex, and age are associated with the poststroke recovery process. The results of this study suggest the importance of evaluating the environment surrounding stroke survivors when they return to their home communities. Future research should identify specific features of the environment within different socioeconomic status neighborhoods to better understand how they contribute to PH-QOL among stroke survivors.

Overt and Subtle Discrimination, Subjective Well-Being and Physical Health-Related Quality Of Life in an Obese Sample

2014 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alejandro Magallares ◽  
Pilar Benito de Valle ◽  
Jose Antonio Irles ◽  
Ignacio Jauregui-Lobera
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Subtle Discrimination ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

AbstractObesity represents a serious health issue affecting millions of people in Western industrialized countries. The severity of the medical problems it causes is paralleled by the fact that obesity has become a social stigma that affects the psychological health-related quality of life of individuals with weight problems. Our study, with 111 obese patients of a Spanish hospital, focused specifically on how overt and subtle discrimination is related to subjective well-being (affect balance and life satisfaction) and physical health-related quality of life. It was shown that overt (r = –.28, p < .01 with affect balance; r = –.26, p < .01 with life satisfaction) and subtle discrimination (r = –.28, p < .01 with affect balance; r = –.27, p < .01 with life satisfaction) were negatively linked with subjective well-being, and that there was a negative correlation between overt discrimination and physical health-related quality of life (r = –.26, p < .01). Additionally, it was found that overt discrimination was a mediator variable in the relationship between physical health-related quality of life and subjective well-being using the Baron and Kenny procedure. Finally, it is discussed the relationship between discrimination, subjective well-being and physical health-related quality of life in obese people.

Potential gonadotoxicity of treatment in relation to quality of life and mental well-being of male survivors of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia

2013 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 404-412 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mirja Erika Gunn ◽  
Päivi Maria Lähteenmäki ◽  
Leena-Riitta Puukko-Viertomies ◽  
Markus Henriksson ◽  
Risto Heikkinen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia ◽  
Lymphoblastic Leukemia ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia ◽  
Male Survivors ◽  
Mental Well Being

scholarly journals Impact of Mental wellbeing and Quality of Life on Depression, Anxiety and Stress among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA)

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bhavna Mukund ◽  
Rejani Thudalikunil Gopalan
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Mental Wellbeing ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Mental Well Being ◽  
Hiv Aids

Background: People living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) manifest a wide range of stress responses ranging from disbelief, denial, fear to extreme conditions of anxiety disorders, depression and even suicidal thoughts. These complications can have a significant impact on daily functioning and greatly diminish quality of life. Mental wellbeing and Quality of Life can help in better management of stress and facilitate adaptive coping among PLWHA. Aim: The research examined the impact of mental wellbeing and Quality of Life on Depression, Anxiety and Stress among people living with HIV/AIDS infection. Research Design: Cross sectional survey design was used. Sample: A sample of 60 people (males and females of equal number) over the age of 18 years and with the diagnosis for HIV/AIDS for more than six months participated in the study. Tools used: To assess the depression, anxiety and stress among PLWHA, DASS scale was used and to assess their psychological wellbeing, Warwick Edinburgh Mental Well-Being scale was used. In order to assess their present status of QOL regarding the illness, WHO’s QOL HIV-BREF Scale was used. Results: Majority of the PLWHA had moderate level of anxiety and mild level of depression after being diagnosed. Most of the participants have positive mental well-being and had enhanced quality of life. Conclusion: A direct effect of mental wellbeing has been found on the depression, anxiety and stress among PLWHA indicating that higher the mental wellbeing of the PLWHA, the greater is the likelihood that they do not suffer from depression, exhibit less anxiety and are living a stress free life and vice versa. The study also found direct impact of QOL on psychological distress, depression and anxiety among PLWHA i.e. poor QOL of PLWHA makes them more prone to and vulnerable to stress, depression and anxiety and vice versa.

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