scholarly journals Asociación entre olor y aislamiento social en pacientes con heridas tumorales malignas: estudio piloto

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
Willian Alves Dos Santos ◽  
Patricia Dos Santos Claro Fuly ◽  
Marise Dutra Souto ◽  
Mauro Leonardo Salvador Caldeira Dos Santos ◽  
Luiza De Lima Beretta
Keyword(s):  
Social Isolation ◽  
Malignant Tumor ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Main Symptom ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
Statistical Strategy

Objetivo: Identificar as associações entre odor e isolamento social em pacientes com feridas tumorais malignas. Material e método: Estudo piloto com corte transversal realizado com nove pacientes com feridas tumorais malignas atendidos em um hospital universitário no período de 2014 a 2016. Coletaram-se dados por meio de aplicação de escala likert de cinco pontos para avaliação do isolamento social relacionado ao odor de feridas tumorais malignas, durante as consultas de enfermagem. Analisaram-se os dados por estratégia estatística inferencial com cálculo de coeficiente de Spearman ao nível de significância de 5% (α = 0,05). Resultados: Constatou-se correlação com significância estatística entre o odor e as dimensões psicossociais: constrangimento e limitação em frequentar locais públicos. Conclusão: O odor é o principal sintoma que gera constrangimento e limita a convivência social, favorecendo o isolamento social e a degradação da qualidade de vida dos pacientes oncológicos. Objetivo: Analizar las asociaciones entre olores y aislamiento social en pacientes con heridas tumorales malignas.Material y método: Estudio piloto con corte transversal realizado con nueve pacientes con heridas tumorales malignas atendidas en un hospital universitario en el período de 2014 a 2016. Se recogieron datos por medio de aplicación de escala likert de cinco puntos para evaluación del aislamiento social relacionado con el olor de las heridas tumorales malignas durante las consultas de enfermería. Se analizaron los datos por estrategia estadística inferencial con cálculo de coeficiente de Spearman al nivel de significancia del 5% (α = 0,05).Resultados: Se constató correlación con significancia estadística entre el olor y las dimensiones psicosociales: constreñimiento y limitación en frecuentar locales públicos.Conclusión: El olor es el principal síntoma que genera constreñimiento y limita la convivencia social, favoreciendo el aislamiento social y la degradación de la calidad de vida de los pacientes oncológicos. Objective: To analysis associations between odor and social isolation in patients with malignant tumor wounds.Material and method: This is a cross-sectional pilot study performed with nine patients with malignant tumor wounds treated at a university hospital from 2014 to 2016. Data were collected using a five-point Likert scale for the evaluation of social isolation related to odor of malignant tumor wounds during nursing consultations. Data were analyzed by inferential statistical strategy with Spearman's coefficient at the significance level of 5% (α = 0.05).Results: Correlation was found with statistical significance between odor and psychosocial dimensions: constraint and limitation in attending public places.Conclusion: Odor is the main symptom that causes embarrassment and limits social coexistence, favoring social isolation and degradation of the quality of life of cancer patients.

scholarly journals Quality of life in swallowing of the elderly patients affected by stroke

2017 ◽  
Vol 54 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Émerson Soares PONTES ◽  
Ana Karênina de Freitas Jordão do AMARAL ◽  
Flávia Luiza Costa do RÊGO ◽  
Elma Heitmann Mares AZEVEDO ◽  
Priscila Oliveira Costa SILVA
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Feeding Time ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
The Impact

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND The elderly population faces many difficulties as a result of the aging process. Conceptualize and evaluate their life quality is a challenge, being hard to characterize the impact on daily activities and on functional capacity. The stroke is one of the most disabling neurological diseases, becoming a public health problem. As an aggravating result, there is dysphagia, a disorder that compromises the progression of the food from the mouth to the stomach, causing clinical complications to the individual. OBJECTIVE Characterize the life quality of the elderly swallowing affected by stroke. METHODS Cross-sectional study conducted at the University Hospital, attended by 35 elderly with stroke, being 19 women and 16 men, with age between 60 and 90 years old, that self-reported satisfactory overall clinical picture. It was applied the Quality of Life Swallowing protocol. The data were statistically analyzed, by means of ANOVA tests, Spearman correlation, t test, with significance level of 5%. RESULTS The mean age was 69.5 years; as for the scores obtained by the 35 participants in the 11 domains of the protocol, it was observed a change in score indicating severe to moderate impact in quality of life related to self-reported swallowing (31.8% to 59.5%); the domain that most interfered was the feeding time (31.8%). CONCLUSION Elderly affected by stroke that present dysphagia has low scores in quality of life related to swallowing.

scholarly journals PACIENTES INTERNADOS COM FERIDAS CRÔNICAS: UM ENFOQUE NA QUALIDADE DE VIDA

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabriela Sellen Campos Ribeiro ◽  
Tamires Barradas Cavalcante ◽  
Kezia Cristina Batista Dos Santos ◽  
Adrielly Haiany Coimbra Feitosa ◽  
Barbara Regina Souza Da Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Chronic Wounds ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Hospital Data ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Life Index ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
General Quality ◽  
Quality Of Life Index

Objetivo: Avaliar a qualidade de vida de pacientes com feridas crônicas. Metodologia: Trata-se de um estudo observacional, correlacional, transversal, com abordagem quantitativa. A população do estudo foi de 71 pacientes internados com feridas crônicas em um hospital universitário. Para coleta dos dados, utilizou-se o IQVFP-VF e questões sobre variáveis sociodemográficas e clínicas. Para análise estatística foram utilizados o Teste T Student, ANOVA e Correlação de Pearson. Resultados: Participaram do estudo 30 pacientes. O sexo correlacionou com o Índice de Qualidade de Vida Geral, o tempo de internação com o domínio família e o Psicológico e espiritual, a área total da ferida com o domínio Psicológico e Espiritual, os sinais de cicatrização com os domínios Saúde e Funcionamento, Socioeconômico, Psicológico e Espiritual e no Índice de Qualidade de Vida Geral. Conclusão: O enfermeiro deve conhecer os aspectos envolvidos na qualidade de vida para a garantia da integralidade do cuidado.Descritores: Qualidade de vida; Ferimentos e Lesões; Cuidados de Enfermagem.INTERNAL PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC WOUNDS: A FOCUS ON QUALITY OF LIFEObjective: To evaluate the quality of life of patients with chronic wounds. Methodology: This was an observational, correlational, cross-sectional study with a quantitative approach. The study population consisted of 71 hospitalized patients with chronic wounds in a university hospital. Data were collected using IQVFP-VF and questions about socio-demographic and clinical variables. For statistical analysis, the Student’s T-Test, ANOVA and Pearson’s Correlation were used. Results: 30 patients participated in the study. Sex correlated with the General Quality of Life Index, the time of hospitalization with the family domain and the Psychological and spiritual domain, the total area of the wound with the Psychological and Spiritual domain, the signs of healing with the Health and Functioning, Socioeconomic domains, Psychological and Spiritual, and in the General Quality of Life Index. Conclusion: The nurse must know the aspects involved in the quality of life to guarantee the integrality of care.Descriptors: Quality of life; Wounds and Injuries; Nursing Care.PACIENTES INTERNADOS CON FERIDAS CRÓNICAS: UN ENFOQUE EN LA CALIDAD DE VIDAObjetivo: Evaluar la calidad de vida de pacientes con heridas crónicas. Metodología: Se trata de un estudio observacional, correlacional, transversal, con abordaje cuantitativo. La población del estudio fue compuesta por 71 pacientes internados con heridas crónicas en un hospital universitario. Para la recolección de los datos, se utilizó el IQVFP-VF y cuestiones sobre variables sociodemográficas y clínicas. Para el análisis estadístico se utilizó el test T Student, ANOVA y Correlación de Pearson. Resultados: Participaron del estudio 30 pacientes. El sexo correlacionado con el Indice de Calidad de Vida General, el tiempo de internación con el dominio familiar y el Psicológico y espiritual, el área total de la herida con el dominio Psicológico y Espiritual, los signos de cicatrización con los dominios Salud y Funcionamiento, Socioeconómico, Psicológico y Espiritual y en el Índice de Calidad de Vida General. Conclusión: El enfermero debe conocer los aspectos involucrados en la calidad de vida para la garantía de la integralidad del cuidado.Descriptores: Calidad de vida; Lesiones y lesiones; Cuidados de Enfermería. 

scholarly journals Self-care related to the performance of occupational roles in patients under antineoplastic chemotherapy treatment

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leidiane Mota De Oliveira Chagas ◽  
Fabiano Henrique Oliveira Sabino ◽  
Maria Helena Barbosa ◽  
Heloisa Cristina Figueiredo Frizzo ◽  
Luana Foroni Andrade ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Linear Regression ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Self Care ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Evaluation Instrument ◽  
Hospital Data ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Occupational Roles ◽  
Oncologic Patients

Objective: to analyze and correlate occupational roles, symptoms and self-care capacity in oncologic patients seen at the chemotherapy service of a university hospital. Method: cross-sectional study, in which the instruments were applied sociodemographic and clinical questionnaire, M.D Anderson’s Symptom Inventory - core, Appraisal of Self Care Agency Scale-Revised and Occupational Paper Identification List to oncologic patients seen in the chemotherapy service of a university hospital. Data analysis included absolute and relative frequency tables and multiple linear regression, adopting a significance level of α=0.05. Results: the sample showed capacity for self-care operationalized with an average of ̄X=57.8. In the correlation between the degree of importance of the occupational papers and the scores of the evaluation instrument for self-care was found statistical significance in the papers of volunteer (r=0.26; p=0.02) and friend (r=0.33; p= <0.001). The linear regression showed that the greater the interference of symptoms in life activities (β=0.20; p=0.05) and greater the importance of the role of friend (p=0.001; p=0.43), the higher the rates of self-care. Conclusion: the operationalization of self-care can be directly related to the degree of importance attributed to the performance of social roles.

Changes in patients' quality of life with venous ulcers treated at the outpatient clinic of a university hospital

2011 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 220 ◽  
Author(s):  
Walkíria Gomes da Nóbrega ◽  
Gabriela de Sousa Martins Melo ◽  
Isabelle Katherinne Fernandes Costa ◽  
Daniele Vieira Dantas ◽  
Eurides Araújo Bezerra de Macêdo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Ethics Committee ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Microsoft Excel ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
Venous Ulcers ◽  
Social Restriction ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors

ABSTRACTObjective: to verify changes in the quality of life (QL) of clinic patients with venous ulcers (VU) in the clinic of a University Hospital in Natal city/RN, Northeast of Brazil. Method: this is about a cross-sectional, descriptive study, from quantitative approach, conducted with 50 patients with VU treated at the vascular clinic of a university hospital in Natal / RN. The study was approved by the Ethics Committee of the UFRN (No. 279/09). Data collection was performed in two months by implementing means of a structured form concerning data of socio-demographic, health, clinical and care of the patient. The data were categorized in the Microsoft Excel and processed by SPSS 15.0 by descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: the respondents have experienced discrimination of society, showed changes in quality of life after the occurrence of ulcer in relation to leisure and pain; social restriction; education and transportation; employment restrictions, financial and social progression; physical appearance and discrimination; restriction of home activity. By comparing these changes with the time of injury, it was observed that the time of injury influences the change in QL (ρ = 0.000). Conclusion: Identified that several socio-demographic factors, clinical and care are influenced by UV, reflecting on the QL of patients. Thus, denoting that the more chronic the injury is more negative changes occur in their QL. Descriptors: quality of life; venous ulcers; nursing.RESUMOObjetivo: verificar as alterações na qualidade de vida (QV) de portadores de úlcera venosa (UV) atendidos no ambulatório de um Hospital Universitário em Natal/RN. Método: estudo transversal, descritivo, quantitativo, realizado com 50 portadores de UV atendidos no ambulatório de angiologia de um hospital universitário em Natal/RN. Obteve parecer favorável do Comitê de Ética da UFRN (nº 279/09). A coleta de dados foi realizada em dois meses, através da aplicação de formulário estruturado contendo dados sócio-demográficas, de saúde, clínicas e assistenciais do paciente. Os dados foram categorizados no Microsoft Excel e processados no SPSS 15.0 através de estatística descritiva e inferencial. Resultados: os pesquisados sofreram discriminação da sociedade, apresentaram mudanças na qualidade de vida após o surgimento da úlcera em relação ao lazer e dor; restrição social, escolar e de locomoção; restrição laboral, financeira e de progressão social; aparência física e discriminação; restrição de atividade doméstica. Ao comparar essas mudanças com o tempo de lesão, observou-se que o este influencia na mudança da QV (ρ=0,000). Conclusão: identificou-se que diversos fatores sócio-demográficos, clínicos e assistenciais sofrem influência da UV, refletindo na QV dos pacientes. Dessa forma, denota-se que quanto mais crônica for a lesão mais mudanças negativas ocorrerão em sua QV. Descritores: qualidade de vida; úlcera venosa; enfermagem.RESUMENObjetivo: verificar cambios en la calidad de vida de los pacientes con úlcera venosa (UV) el un ambulatorio de un hospital universitario en Natal/RN. Método: estudio transversal, descriptivo, con enfoque cuantitativo, realizado con 50 pacientes portadores de UV atendidos en el sector de angiología en un hospital universitario en Natal/RN. Fue aprobado por el Comité de Ética de la UFRN (N º 279/09). La colección de datos se realizó en dos meses mediante la aplicación de un formulario estructurado sobre datos socio-demográficos, de salud, atención clínica y del paciente. Los datos fueron categorizados en Microsoft Excel y procesados utilizando el paquete estadístico SPSS 15.0 por estadística descriptiva y inferencial. Resultados: los encuestados sufren discriminación de la sociedad, revelando cambios en la calidad de vida después de la aparición de la úlcera en relación con el ocio y dolor; restricción social, escuela,  locomoción; restricción de empleo, financiera y progresión social; apariencia física; discriminación y la restricción de las tareas domésticas. Al comparar estos cambios con el tiempo de la lesión, se observó que el momento de la lesión influye en el cambio de la calidad de vida (ρ = 0,000). Conclusión: se identificaron que varios factores socio-demográficos, clínicos y de la asistencia que están influenciados por las úlceras venosas, que reflejan la calidad de vida de los pacientes. Así, cuanto más crónico es la lesión más modificaciones negativas se producen en la calidad de vida. Descriptores: calidad de vida; úlceras venosas; enfermería. 

scholarly journals Aspectos associados à qualidade de vida das profissionais do sexo

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 560
Author(s):  
Carla Bianca De Matos Leal ◽  
Alana Oliveira Porto ◽  
Márcia Sabrina Silva Ribeiro ◽  
Kamila Do Nascimento Oliveira ◽  
Dieslley Amorim De Souza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
Environment Domain ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive ◽  
El Estigma

RESUMOObjetivo: analisar os aspectos sociodemográficos e laborais associados à qualidade de vida das profissionais do sexo. Método: trata-se de estudo quantitativo, descritivo, exploratório, censitário, de corte transversal. Utilizou-se formulário semi estruturado e se analisou os dados pelo software SPSS versão 21.0. Apresentou-se as variáveis por meio de frequências relativas e absolutas, diferenças foram comparadas pelo teste exato de Fisher, adotando-se nível de significância de 5% (p<0,05) para todas as análises. Resultados: verificou-se associação entre a qualidade de vida e as variáveis de condição afetiva (p=0,027) e religião (p=0,013). O domínio do meio ambiente destacou-se entre os demais por apresentar a menor média 43,3125. Conclusão: identificou-se que os aspectos sociodemográficos e laborais interferem diretamente na qualidade de vida das profissionais, pois, estão em situações de grande vulnerabilidade, além do estigma da sociedade e poder público. Observa-se a necessidade de ampliação das discursões referentes à qualidade de vida, para que façam valer seus direitos conforme regido pela Consolidação das Leis do Trabalho. Descritores: Profissionais do Sexo; Saúde da Mulher; Qualidade de Vida; Prostituição; Vulnerabilidade em Saúde; Enfermagem e Saúde Pública.ABSTRACT Objective: to analyze the sociodemographic and labor aspects related to the quality of life of sex workers. Method: this is a quantitative, descriptive, exploratory, census study, with cross-sectional cut. A semi-structured form was used and the data was analyzed by SPSS software version 21.0. The variables were presented by means of relative and absolute frequencies, differences were compared by Fisher's exact test, adopting a significance level of 5% (p<0.05) for all analyses. Results: there was a significant association between quality of life and the variables of affective condition (p=0.027) and religion (p=0.013). The environment domain stood out among the others by presenting the lowest average 43.3125. Conclusion: sociodemographic and labor aspects directly affect the professionals’ quality of life, because they are in situations of great vulnerability, in addition to the stigma of society and public powers. There is a need for expanding discussions relating to quality of life, to assert their rights as governed by the Consolidation of Labor Laws. Descritores: Sex Workers; Women's Health; Quality of life; Prostitution; Health Vulnerability; Nursing and Public Health.RESUMEN Objetivo: analizar los aspectos sociodemográficos y laborales asociados con la calidad de vida de las trabajadoras del sexo. Método: se trata de un estudio cuantitativo, descriptivo, exploratorio, censitário, de corte transversal. Se usó un formulario semi-estructurado y los datos fueron analizados mediante el software SPSS versión 21.0. Las variables fueron presentadas por medio de frecuencias relativas y absolutas, se compararon las diferencias mediante la Prueba Exacta de Fisher, adoptando un nivel de significancia del 5% (p<0,05) para todos los análisis. Resultados: existe una asociación significativa entre la calidad de vida y las variables de estado afectivo (p=0,027) y religión (p=0,013). El campo del medio ambiente se destacó entre los demás por presentar el menor promedio de 43.3125. Conclusión: se detectó que los aspectos sociodemográficos y laborales interfieren directamente en la calidad de vida de las profesionales, porque se encuentran en situaciones de gran vulnerabilidad, así como el estigma de la sociedad y los poderes públicos. Hay una necesidad de expansión de discusiones referentes a la calidad de vida, para hacer valer sus derechos como regido por la Consolidación de las Leyes Laborales. Descritores: Profesionales del Sexo; Salud de la Mujer; Calidad de vida; Prostitución; Vulnerabilidad en Salud; Enfermería y Salud Pública.

ASSECSSING MOCA TEST IN SUBACUTE STROKE PATIENTS AND COMPARE MOCA VERSUS MMSE

2016 ◽  
pp. 120-127
Author(s):  
Dinh Toan Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Human Life ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
High Sensitivity ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Female Age ◽  
Subacute Stroke ◽  
Duration Of Illness ◽  
Dsm Iv

Background: Dementia after stroke, particularly subacute period is often overlooked. Today the quality of human life is increasingly high, finding scales that have high value for detection of dementia in patients with stroke is increasingly interested. MoCA test is high sensitivity with mild dementia and identify more abnormalities of awareness caused by vascular, but MoCA have not been studied much in Vietnam. Objective: Assessing MoCA test in subacute stroke patients and compare MoCA versus MMSE in these patients. Subjects: 90 patients with subacute stroke period, these people are being treated at Department of cardiovascular internal medicine at Hue Central Hospital, from 7/2014 - 7/2015. Methods: cross-sectional description and analysis. Results: The mean age is 65.57 ± 13.38, accounting for 54.4% male and 45.6% female. Age, duration of illness has weak correlation with MoCA. The risk factors: hypertension, stroke ischemic transient, alcoholism, smoking, heart disease, diabetes, dyslipidemia related no statistical significance with MoCA. The proportion of dementia in subacute stroke according MoCA is 82.2%. The concordance between MoCA and MMSE was good (kappa = 0.684). Using DSM-IV criteria as the gold standard we found MoCA more valuable in the dementia diagnosis than MMSE (AUC 0.864 versus 0.774, p <0.05). Conclusion: The rate of dementia in stroke subacute period according MoCA is quite high. MoCA is valuable than MMSE in detecting dementia in patients with stroke subacute period, this scale is short, easy to implement so should put into using widely in clinical practice. Key words: MoCA test, subacute stroke, dementia

scholarly journals Quality of life, symptoms and dietary habits in oncology outpatients with malnutrition: A cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mira Sonneborn-Papakostopoulos ◽  
Clara Dubois ◽  
Viktoria Mathies ◽  
Mara Heß ◽  
Nicole Erickson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
At Risk ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Nutritional Assessment ◽  
Mini Nutritional Assessment ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
European Organization

AbstractCancer-related malnutrition has a high prevalence, reduces survival and increases side effects. The aim of this study was to assess oncology outpatients and risk of malnutrition. Reported symptoms and quality of life (QoL) in patients found to be at risk of malnutrition or malnourished were compared to patients without malnutrition. Using a standardized questionnaire, the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Questionnaire for Quality of Life and the Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA), patients in an outpatient cancer clinic undergoing chemotherapy treatment at a German University Hospital were assessed for nutrition, risk of malnutrition and quality of life. Based on the MNA, 39 (45.9%) patients were categorized as malnourished or at risk for malnutrition. Loss of appetite (n = 37.6%, p < 0.001) and altered taste sensation (n = 30,3%, p < 0.001) were the symptoms most frequently associated with reduced food intake. Patients with risk of malnutrition scored lower on the global health status (n = 48.15%, p = 0.001). Side effects of cancer treatments lead to a higher risk of malnutrition and as a consequence lower QoL. These side effects should be addressed more efficiently in cancer care.

scholarly journals Assessing burden, risk factors, and perceived impact of uterine fibroids on women’s lives in rural Haiti: implications for advancing a health equity agenda, a mixed methods study

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Christophe Millien ◽  
Anatole Manzi ◽  
Arlene M. Katz ◽  
Hannah Gilbert ◽  
Mary C. Smith Fawzi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Black Women ◽  
Uterine Fibroids ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Gynecologic Surgery ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Women's Lives

Abstract Background Uterine fibroids, the most common cause of gynecologic surgery, have a reported cumulative incidence of 59% among Black women in the U.S. Uterine fibroids negatively impact the quality of women’s lives. No study has been found in the literature about fibroids in Haiti. We conducted a mixed methods study to assess the burden and risk factors of uterine fibroids, as well as their effects on women’s quality of life. Methods A convergent mixed methods study was conducted between October 1, 2019 and January 31, 2020 at MUH’s (Mirebalais University Hospital) OB-GYN outpatient department. Quantitatively, in a cross-sectional study 211 women completed consecutively a structured questionnaire. In-depth interviews with 17 women with fibroids and 7 family members were implemented for the qualitative component. Descriptive statistics were calculated for clinical and social demographic variables. Logistic regression was performed to examine associations between fibroids and related risk factors. An inductive thematic process was used to analyze the qualitative data. A joint display technique was used to integrate the results. Results Of 193 women analyzed 116 had fibroids (60.1%). The mean age was 41.3. Anemia was the most frequent complication— 61 (52.6%). Compared to women without uterine fibroids, factors associated with uterine fibroids included income decline (AOR = 4.7, 95% CI: 2.1–10.9, p = < 0.001), excessive expenses for transport (AOR = 4.4, 95% CI: 1.6–12.4, p = 0.005), and family history with uterine fibroids (AOR = 4.6, 95% CI: 1.6–13.6, p = 0.005). In contrast, higher level of education and micro polycystic ovarian syndrome were associated with lower prevalence (AOR = 0.3, 95% CI: 0.1–0.9, p = 0.021) and (AOR = 0.2, 95% CI: 0.1–0.97, p = 0.044), respectively. The qualitative findings delineate how contextual factors such as health system failures, long wait times, gender inequality and poverty negatively affect the quality of women’s lives. The poverty cycle of uterine fibroids emerged. Conclusions A vicious cycle of poverty negatively impacts access to care for uterine fibroids in Haiti. Health insurance, social support, and income generating activities may be keys to promote social justice through access to adequate care for women with uterine fibroids in Haiti.

scholarly journals Health-related quality of life in different trimesters during pregnancy

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Huailiang Wu ◽  
Weiwei Sun ◽  
Hanqing Chen ◽  
Yanxin Wu ◽  
Wenjing Ding ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Abstract Background Pregnant women experience physical, physiological, and mental changes. Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is a relevant indicator of psychological and physical behaviours, changing over the course of pregnancy. This study aims to assess HRQoL of pregnant women during different stages of pregnancy. Methods This cross-sectional study was performed using the The EuroQoL Group’s five-dimension five-level questionnaire (EQ-5D-5L) to assess the HRQoL of pregnant women, and demographic data were collected. This study was conducted in a regional university hospital in Guangzhou, China. Results A total of 908 pregnant women were included in this study. Pregnant women in the early 2nd trimester had the highest HRQoL. The HRQoL of pregnant women rose from the 1st trimester to the early 2nd trimester, and dropped to the bottom at the late 3rd trimester due to some physical and mental changes. Reports of pain/discomfort problem were the most common (46.0%) while self-care were the least concern. More than 10% of pregnant women in the 1st trimester had health-related problems in at least one dimension of whole five dimensions. In the whole sample, the EuroQoL Group’s visual analog scale (EQ-VAS) was 87.86 ± 9.16. Across the gestational stages, the HRQoL remained stable during the pregnancy but the highest value was observed in the 1st trimester (89.65 ± 10.13) while the lowest was in the late 3rd trimester (87.28 ± 9.13). Conclusions During pregnancy, HRQoL were associated with gestational trimesters in a certain degree. HRQoL was the highest in the early 2nd trimester and then decreased to the lowest in the late 3rd trimester due to a series of physical and psychological changes. Therefore, obstetric doctors and medical institutions should give more attention and care to pregnant women in the late 3rd trimester.

scholarly journals POS1281 HOW DOES OBESITY INFLUENCE THE FEATURES OF KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS?

2021 ◽  
Vol 80 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 923.4-924
Author(s):  
H. Hachfi ◽  
D. Khalifa ◽  
M. Brahem ◽  
N. Ben Chekaya ◽  
M. Younes
Keyword(s):  
Knee Osteoarthritis ◽  
Functional Impairment ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Obese Group ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Obese Patients ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Duration Of Symptoms ◽  
Lequesne Index ◽  
The Mean

Background:Knee osteoarthritis and obesity are both major health problems. It is now admitted that the prevalence of knee osteoarthritis gets higher with obesity and that weight loss helps knee function and allows patients to avoid surgery.Objectives:The aim of this study was to study the influence of obesity on knee osteoarthritis features.Methods:A cross-sectional study was conducted in the university hospital Taher Sfar of Tunisia over a period of 6 months. Patients who had knee osteoarthritis confirmed by radiographs were included. Sociodemographic, clinical, radiological and therapeutic data were collected from medical records and visits. Obesity was defined by a body mass index (BMI) ≥30. Functional impairment was assessed by the Womac index and Lequesne index.Results:The study included 186 patients. There were 31 males and 155 femmes. The mean age was 60±10 years. The percentage of obese patients was 53,8%. The mean age was similar in both groups obese and non obese. There were more women in the obese group compared to the non obese group (p=0.0001), more patients who had diabetes mellitus and dyslipidemia (p=0.002). Non-obese patients had a shorter duration of symptoms with no statistical significance (p=0.151). Obese patients had more involvement of both knees (p<0.0001). Obesity did not have an impact on pain severity. Severity of radiological images (p=0,0001) were more frequent in obese patients. Functional impairment was similar in both groups. However, the percentage of patients having a very important functional impairment with Lequesne index was higher in obese patients (p<0.029). Obese patients also needed more physical therapy sessions (p=0.035).Conclusion:Knee osteoarthritis in obese patients is characterized with the femlae gender predominance, bilateral knee involvement, and a more severe images on radiographs. Thus the need for better control of weight and the importance of physical activity.References:[1]Coggon D, Reading I, Croft P, et al. Knee osteoarthritis and obesity. Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord J Int Assoc Study Obes 2001; 25: 622–627.Disclosure of Interests:None declared

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