scholarly journals Frequency of headache among university students and its effect on daily living activities

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 535-538
Author(s):  
Ruhsen Öcal ◽  
Ilkin Iyigündogdu ◽  
Nazli Gursoy Kirnap ◽  
Irem Talu ◽  
Defne Alkislar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
University Students ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Common Symptom ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Characteristic Features

Background & Objective: Headache is a common symptom in the general population. The aim of this study was to investigate the frequency of headache among a university students population in Ankara, Turkey; and to evaluate the factors affecting the headache and the effect of headache on students’ quality of life. Methods: A face-to-face questionnaire was applied to all participants in the study. In the questionnaire, demographic data, personal background and family history of the participants as well as the presence of headache were collected. The characteristic features of the headache, accompanying symptoms and medication use for the headache were evaluated. The 36-Item Short Form Survey (SF-36), Beck depression and Beck anxiety scales were administered to all participants. Results: Three hundred and sixty six university students participated in the study. Three hundred and thirty one participants (90.4%) had experienced headache at least once in their lifetime. Headache was more common in women (p˂0.01). Depression was found in 135 (36.9%) students with the Beck depression scale, and anxiety was found in 236 (64.5%) students with the Beck anxiety scale. There was no relationship between depression or anxiety and the presence of headache (p>0.05). Emotional role difficulties, social function, pain and general health scores were significantly lower on SF-36 in the group with headache (p˂0.05) than without headache. Conclusion: Headache adversely affects the quality of life and is a common symptom among university students, independent of depression and anxiety.

Hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis—health-related quality of life: systematic review plus meta-analysis

2021 ◽  
pp. bmjspcare-2021-003182
Author(s):  
Samira Raoofi ◽  
Fatemeh Pashazadeh Kan ◽  
Sima Rafiei ◽  
Zahra Hoseinipalangi ◽  
Sepide Rezaei ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Mean

BackgroundPatients with end-stage renal disease undergoing haemodialysis experience a variety of stressors leading to decreased level of quality of life (QoL). Thus, in this study, we aimed to review the current literature and identify factors affecting the health-related QoL (HRQoL) in these patients.MethodsA total of 147 studies were extracted from databases of Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar, and Embase published between January 2000 and December 2020. Data were analysed using R software and results were reported with reference to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses standards.ResultsA total of 623 728 patients undergoing dialysis participated in 147 studies in which QoL was assessed by means of two valid questionnaires, including Short-Form 36 (SF-36) and Kidney Disease Quality of Life (KDQOL)-short form V.1.3. Total HRQoL score for patients undergoing dialysis measured by KDQOL was 64.25 (95% CI 55.67 to 72.82). Based on SF-36, the mean score of mental health items was higher than the mean score of physical health condition. Furthermore, meta-regression based on the geographical place of residence revealed that the highest QoL in patients was observed in Japan, 66.96 (95% CI 63.65 to 70.28) and Brazil, 58.03 (95% CI 53.45 to 62.6).ConclusionStudies conducted on HRQoL among patients undergoing dialysis recommend useful strategies to clinicians, letting them assess patients’ QoL in terms of a wide range of physical, mental and environmental aspects.

scholarly journals Care Burden and Related Factors on the Caregivers of Patients Receiving Service from Hemodialysis Unit

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mucahit AKCIN ◽  
Mahcube CUBUKCU
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Hemodialysis Patients ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Care Burden ◽  
Hemodialysis Unit ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
The Mean

Introduction Caregivers of hemodialysis patients may experience stress, depression, fatigue, and decreased quality of life. This study aimed to examine the caregiver burden and related factors in patients’ caregivers under dialysis treatment. Method Our study was conducted between February and April 2019 in the Hemodialysis Unit of our Hospital Internal Diseases Clinic. Eighty-three people providing primary care to patients who had received hemodialysis service for at least three months were included in the study. The socio-demographic data of the caregivers were recorded. Care burden was evaluated by Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI) and dependency status with Katz Activities of Daily Living (ADL) instrument. Quality of life was evaluated with the 36-Item Short Form Survey (SF-36). Results The mean age of 183 caregivers included in the study was 46.35 ± 24.20 years; 67.5% of them were female. The mean ZBI score of the caregivers was 32.5 ± 14.4. Care burden was observed to be absent or very mild in 20.5% of the caregivers, mild-moderate in 57.8%, moderate-heavy in 19.3%, and heavy in 2.4%. The care burden was higher in those who felt insufficient to provide care or did not receive help from other family members for patient care (p<0.05). Besides, if the hemodialysis frequency was more than three times a week, the care burden was higher (p=0.003). Care burden was higher in functionally dependent patient (p=0.013). ZBI was negatively correlated with the SF-36 subscales, except for the physical function subscale (p<0.05). Conclusion The care burden was high in primary caregivers of hemodialysis patients. The care burden was higher in caregivers of patients with bedridden, high frequency of hemodialysis, and low quality of life. In addition to hemodialysis patients’ routine treatment, it may be appropriate to develop support groups and new care approaches for caregivers to reduce the care burden.

scholarly journals A multi-centre study on quality of life and absenteeism in patients with CRS referred for endoscopic surgery

2011 ◽  
Vol 49 (4) ◽  
pp. 420-428
Author(s):  
P. Sahlstrand-Johnson ◽  
B. Ohlsson ◽  
C. Von Buchwald ◽  
M. Jannert ◽  
Marianne Ahlner-Elmqvist
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Nasal Polyps ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Bodily Pain ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Multi Centre Study ◽  
Centre Study ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Snot 22

Aims: This study summarises the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) scores and absenteeism caused by sinus problems in patients awaiting surgery with the diagnoses recurrent acute rhinosinusitis (RARS), chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRS+NP) or CRS without nasal polyps (CRS-NP), in a prospective multi-centre study. Methodology: Two hundred and seven patients with RARS, CRS+NP or CRS-NP were enrolled. EP3OS definitions of CRS and NP were used. The patients completed the 22 Sinonasal Outcome Test (SNOT-22), the short-form 36-item questionnaire (SF-36), the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HAD) and a total Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) regarding rhinosinusitis symptoms. Results: SNOT-22 and VAS scores indicated severe disease. Comparison of the HRQOL scores in the three rhinosinusitis subgroups showed statistical differences in nine of the SNOT-22 items and in the SF-36 subscale of bodily pain. Mean scores of SF-36 were significantly lower than that of the normal Swedish population. According to the HAD scores, 28% of the patients had probable or possible anxiety or depression disorder. Fifty-seven percent of the patients reported absenteeism from work due to sinus problems. Conclusions: RARS, CRS+NP and CRS-NP significantly decrease HRQOL. Some statistically significant differences in HRQOL were found between the three rhinosinusitis subgroups. Absenteeism due to chronic sinus conditions is considerable.

scholarly journals Quality of life with anal fistula

2016 ◽  
Vol 98 (5) ◽  
pp. 334-338 ◽  
Author(s):  
HA Owen ◽  
GN Buchanan ◽  
A Schizas ◽  
R Cohen ◽  
AB Williams
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Anal Fistula ◽  
Recurrent Disease ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Incontinence Score ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Working Age ◽  
Faecal Continence

Introduction Anal fistula affects people of working age. Symptoms include abscess, pain, discharge of pus and blood. Treatment of this benign disease can affect faecal continence, which may, in turn, impair quality of life (QOL). We assessed the QOL of patients with cryptoglandular anal fistula. Methods Newly referred patients with anal fistula completed the St Mark’s Incontinence Score, which ranges from 0 (perfect continence) to 24 (totally incontinent), and Short form 36 (SF–36) questionnaire at two institutions with an interest in anal fistula. The data were examined to identify factors affecting QOL. Results Data were available for 146 patients (47 women), with a median age of 44 years (range 18–82 years) and a median continence score of 0 (range 0–23). Versus population norms, patients had an overall reduction in QOL. While those with recurrent disease had no difference on continence scores, QOL was worse on two of eight SF–36 domains (p<0.05). Patients with secondary extensions had reduced QOL in two domains (p<0.05), while urgency was associated with reduced QOL on five domains (p<0.05). Patients with loose seton had the same QOL as those without seton. No difference in urgency was found between patients with and without loose seton. In primary fistula patients, 19.4% of patients experienced urgency versus 36.3% of those with recurrent fistulas. Conclusions Patients with anal fistula had a reduced QOL, which was worse in those with recurrent disease, secondary extensions and urgency. Loose seton had no impact on QOL.

scholarly journals Quality of life is decreased in female patients treated for microprolactinoma

2007 ◽  
Vol 157 (2) ◽  
pp. 133-139 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Kars ◽  
A A van der Klaauw ◽  
C S Onstein ◽  
A M Pereira ◽  
J A Romijn
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Nottingham Health Profile ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Female Patients ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
The Impact

Objective: Most studies on treatment of microprolactinoma have focused on clinical and biochemical outcome rather than on functional and mental well-being. We evaluated this topic in female patients with microprolactinoma, because other pituitary adenomas are associated with decreased quality of life. Design: We conducted a cross-sectional study. Patients and methods: To assess the impact of treatment for microprolactinoma on subjective well-being, quality of life was investigated in 55 female patients (mean age 45 ± 10 years), treated for microprolactinoma in our center, using four validated, health-related questionnaires: Short-Form-36 (SF-36), Nottingham Health Profile (NHP), Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory (MFI-20), and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). Patient outcomes were compared with those of 183 female controls with equal age distributions. Results: Anxiety and depression scores were increased when compared with controls for all subscales as measured by HADS, and fatigue for all but one subscale as measured by MFI-20. Patients treated for microprolactinoma had worse scores on social functioning, role limitations due to physical problems (SF-36), energy, emotional reaction, and social isolation (NHP) when compared with control subjects. Important independent predictors of quality of life were reproductive status and anxiety and depression scores according to the HADS. Conclusion: Quality of life is impaired in female patients treated for microprolactinoma, especially due to increased anxiety and depression. These increased anxious and depressive feelings might be due to possible effects of hyperprolactinemia on the central nervous system. Failure to recognize this association may adversely affect patient–doctor relationships.

scholarly journals High prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome-type symptoms in microscopic colitis: implications for treatment

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
pp. 175628481878360 ◽  
Author(s):  
John S. Kane ◽  
Andrew J. Irvine ◽  
Yannick Derwa ◽  
Olorunda Rotimi ◽  
Alexander C. Ford
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Irritable Bowel Syndrome ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Microscopic Colitis ◽  
Irritable Bowel ◽  
The Impact

Background: Patients with microscopic colitis (MC) often present with abdominal pain and diarrhoea, and previous data suggest that there may be overlap between MC and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). We evaluated the prevalence of IBS-type symptoms in patients with MC, and assess the impact of these symptoms on psychological health and quality of life. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional survey of individuals with a histological diagnosis of MC, collecting demographic data, Rome III IBS-type symptoms, and mood, somatization, and quality of life data. Results: In total, 151 (31.6%) of 478 individuals with a new diagnosis of MC completed questionnaires, 52 (34.4%) of whom reported IBS-type symptoms. The commonest histological subtype was collagenous colitis (51.7%, n = 78), followed by lymphocytic colitis (39.1%, n = 59). Individuals with IBS-type symptoms had significantly higher levels of anxiety [Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) anxiety score 8.6 versus 5.1, p < 0.001], depression (HADS depression score 6.2 versus 3.6, p = 0.001), and somatoform-type behaviour (Patient Health Questionnaire 15 score 12.7 versus 8.0, p < 0.001) compared with individuals who did not. Those with IBS-type symptoms scored significantly worse across all domains of the 36-item Short Form questionnaire, except for physical functioning. Conclusions: More than one third of individuals with MC reported IBS-type symptoms, although whether this is due to ongoing inflammation is unclear. These individuals had higher levels of anxiety, depression, and somatization, and impaired quality of life. Identifying concomitant IBS in individuals with MC may have important implications for management decisions.

scholarly journals Self-Reported Musculoskeletal Disorders and Quality of Life in Supermarket Cashiers

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (24) ◽  
pp. 9256
Author(s):  
Fahad Saad Algarni ◽  
Hatem Askar Alkhaldi ◽  
Hamayun Zafar ◽  
Shaji John Kachanathu ◽  
Abdullah M. Al-Shenqiti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Body Region ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Supermarket Cashiers

Supermarket cashiers face a significant amount of stress, including time constraints, mental pressure, and physical demands that require repetitive movements. The job description of a supermarket cashier involves work-related risk factors that may lead to musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) symptoms. This study aimed to investigate supermarket cashiers to determine the prevalence of MSD symptoms and their quality of life. Data were collected from a convenience sample of supermarket cashiers working in Saudi Arabia. Information included direct questions on pain in the previous 12 months, demographic data, and health- or occupation-related factors. Moreover, data was collected based on the 36-item short form survey (SF-36), and descriptive statistics were computed. A total of 193 supermarket cashiers participated in this study. The sample included 140 men (72.5%) and 53 women (27.5%), with a mean age of 27.2 ± 6.4 years. The majority of the participants (90%) had MSD symptoms in at least one body region, with the neck (66.84%) and lower back (65.80%) constituting the most prominent regions. The mean SF-36 scores were higher in participants without pain compared to participants with pain in all domains, except for the physical functioning domain. The high prevalence of MSD symptoms among young cashiers suggest the need for additional investigations to determine the risk factors of these disorders. Additionally, this study recommends preventive procedures to reduce the prevalence of MSD symptoms among cashiers.

Effects of a Multidisciplinary Lifestyle Intervention for Obesity on Mental and Physical Components of Quality of Life: The Mediatory Role of Depression

2013 ◽  
Vol 112 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chiara Pazzagli ◽  
Claudia Mazzeschi ◽  
Loredana Laghezza ◽  
Gian Paolo Reboldi ◽  
Pierpaolo De Feo
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Lifestyle Intervention ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Epidemiologic Studies ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Statistical Mediation Analysis

The current study investigates the effects of a multidisciplinary lifestyle intervention for obesity on Health Related Quality of Life (HRQoL). In this study, 92 adults with obesity were weighed and completed the Short Form Health Survey (SF–36) and the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES–D) at the baseline and at the end of a 3-month intervention. Repeated measures analysis of variance (ANOVA), a series of hierarchical regressions, and the statistical mediation analysis of Baron and Kenny were conducted. (a) Over 3 months, changes in weight and the mental and physical scales of the SF–36 and depression were all significant. (b) The results indicate a significant mediation of changes in depression scores for the association between weight loss and enhancement on the General Health scale of the SF–36. Improvements to HRQoL from a multidisciplinary lifestyle intervention seem to affect both the physical and mental components of the SF–36 score and to reduce depression, contributing to enhanced self-perceptions of well-being.

scholarly journals Attitudes in patients with diabetes mellitus type 1 and type 2

2012 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 51-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oleg Gennad'evich Motovilin ◽  
Olga Vital'evna Lunyakina ◽  
Elena Viktorovna Surkova ◽  
Yulia Andreevna Shishkova ◽  
Olga Georgievna Mel'nikova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Emotional Acceptance ◽  
Sf 36

Aims. To compare disease attitudes in patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T1DM and T2DM) and to evaluate relationship between attitudes and psychological welfare of these groups. Materials and Methods. We examined 140 patients with T1DM and 70 patients with T2DM on insulin therapy (mean age 22.6?3.2 and 60.1?7.8 years; male/female ratio 47/93 and 15/55; duration of diabetes 12.1?5.7 and 11.4?6.5 years, HbA1c 9.3?2.2 и 9.0?1.4%, respectively). Psychological parameters were assessed by following methods: Bekhterev Disease Attitude Typing (DAT), Colour Attitude Test (CAT), SF-36 (36-Item Short Form Health Survey), Spielberger Anxiety Inventory (SAI), CES-D Depression Scale, Dembo-Rubinstein (DR) technique for self-esteem assessment. Results. DAT showed increased sensitive attitude to their disease in patients with T1 and T2DM, being significantly higher in T2DM. According to CAT, T2DM patients perceive DM as a disease, associated with severe manifestations and complications, while T1DM patients tend to incorporate the notion of diabetes with lifestyle. Cluster analysis showed negative disease attitude to be associated independently of diabetes type with decrease in quality of life and emotional deterioration (higher anxiety and depression score, as measured by SF-36, SAI and CES-D). Conclusion. Disease attitude typing and correction is important in management of DM. Emotional acceptance allows improvement in quality of life and promotes psychological welfare. Also, despite the absence of direct relationship between HbA1c and disease attitudes (which, is plausibly non-linear), emotional acceptance may favour glycemic compensation due to increase in compliance.

scholarly journals COMPARISON OF THE PREVALENCE AND DYNAMICS OF ANXIETY, DEPRESSION AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC RHEUMATIC HEART DISEASE

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 222-228
Author(s):  
V. S. Petrov
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Heart Disease ◽  
Rheumatic Heart Disease ◽  
State Anxiety ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Rheumatic Heart

The objective. The assessment of the severity, prevalence and five-year dynamics of anxiety and depression in those studied with rheumatic heart disease.Materials and methods. The study included 168 patients with rheumatic heart disease: mean age 58,69±0,47 years; 141 women (83,93%) and 27 men (16,07%). To assess anxiety and depression, the following scales were used: HADS (hospital anxiety and depression scale), CES-D (depression scale of the epidemiological research center), and STAI (Spielberger anxiety scale). Quality of life was assessed using total scale SF-36 (Short Form Medical Outcomes Study), KCCQ (Kansas questionnaire for patients with cardiomyopathy), and MHFLQ (Minnesota questionnaire for the quality of life of patients with CHF).Results. Initially, patients with rheumatic heart disease had mild depression and anxiety, except for the high level of state anxiety according to STAI — 48.00 ± 0.95. More pronounced depressive disorders were revealed in patients with CHF NYHA III and IV. According to CES-D — 17,58±1,27 for FC I and 23,4±0,75 for FC IV, for HADS — 7,00±0,64 for FC I and 13,6±0,78 for FC IV. Anxiety disorders, on the contrary, were less with III and IV FC CHF: 8,5±0,49 with FC I and 8,2±1,02 with FC IV in HADS. According to STAI state anxiety — 47,58±1,22 (FC I) and 42,8±1,76 (FC IV), for trait anxiety — 42,67±1,08 (FC I) and 40,4±1,85 (FC IV). For the five-year period there was no negative and positive dynamics according to the questionnaires of anxiety and depression. The only exception was the increase in anxiety according to HADS by 0.66 points. In terms of quality of life, there was a decrease in physical health according to SF-36 by 1.78, and in overall summary score according to KCCQ by 1.55 and MHFLQ by — 3.99.Conclusions. In patients with rheumatic heart disease, the severity of anxiety and depression is insignificant and does not increase during five years of observation. Indicators of depression are more pronounced in the group with CHF NYHA III and IV, and anxiety indicators in patients with CHF NYHA I and II. An increase in depression rates in subjects with rheumatic heart disease is associated with a deterioration in the quality of life. With an improvement in the quality of life values, depressive symptoms decrease, and anxiety rates increase.

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