scholarly journals The Effect of Obesity, Hypertension and Diabetes on Health-related Quality of Life among the Elderly in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province

2021 ◽  
pp. 540-556
Author(s):  
Othman Al Mulhim ◽  
Salman Abdulrahman Alhumud
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Functioning ◽  
Bodily Pain ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Eastern Province ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Obesity Hypertension

Aims: This study explores the cumulative effects of cardiovascular risk factors on the health-related quality of life (HRQL) among the elderly. Study Design: Our study comprises a cross-sectional design. Place and Duration of Study: The Nov 2021 population-based research represents the Saudi Eastern Province population aged 60 years and above. Methodology: Information was collected through home-based personal interviews using a structured questionnaire on the participants' health. The participants provided informed verbal consent. On each scale of the SF-36 questionnaire, multiple linear regression examined the relationships between obesity, hypertension, diabetes and HRQL after adjusting for sociodemographic data and lifestyle factors. Results: Diabetes and hypertension registered the worst HRQL among males on all the scales (‒53.8 to ‒22.0 points according to the scale) in the two-factor cluster and male clusters except social functioning and role-emotional. Obesity and diabetes registered the worst HRQL on all the scales (–24.4 to –40.4 points according to the scale) in the two-factor female cluster except physical functioning, bodily pain and general health, and on all scales in female clusters except physical functioning, bodily pain, general health, social functioning and role-emotional. Conclusion: Our study shows that obesity, hypertension and diabetes (as separate factors and in combination) negatively affect HRQL.

Relationship between obesity, hypertension and diabetes, and health-related quality of life among the elderly

2007 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 456-462 ◽  
Author(s):  
José R. Banegas ◽  
Esther López-García ◽  
Auxiliadora Graciani ◽  
Pilar Guallar-Castillón ◽  
Juan L. Gutierrez-Fisac ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Obesity Hypertension

scholarly journals Assessment of health related quality of life (HRQol) in patients with Meige’s syndrome

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (6) ◽  
pp. 1956
Author(s):  
Alok Verma ◽  
Pavan Singh ◽  
Saurabh Agarwal ◽  
Babita Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Botulinum Toxin ◽  
Social Functioning ◽  
Bodily Pain ◽  
New Delhi ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Moderate Depression ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Background: There is paucity of literature regarding health related quality of life (HRQoL) in Meige’s syndrome (MS) especially from India. This study assessed HRQoL in its global and disease specific aspect by previously validated instruments in patients with Meige’s syndrome.Methods: The study was performed in AIIMS, New Delhi. Subjects with Meige’s syndrome as well as age and gender matched healthy controls were enrolled from Movement Disorder and botulinum toxin clinic, Department of Neurology, AIIMS, New Delhi. Uneducated patient, those could not read questionnaires and cases who had received botulinum toxin within 6 months were excluded from the study.Results: A 14 pts of Meige’s syndrome were enrolled and 14 age matched controls were taken. All the pts of Meige’s syndrome scored worse in SF-36 as compared to controls in areas of role physical (p =0.002), bodily pain (p = 0.001), general health (p = <0.001), social functioning (p = 0.05) and role emotion (p = <0.001). 50% of patients with Meige’s syndrome had depression out of whom 21.4 % had moderate depression. Patients with Meige’s syndrome had significantly impaired scores in 10 of the 12 subscales which was profound in areas of ocular pain, near activities, distance activities, social functioning, role difficulties, dependency, driving, compared to borderline impairment in general vision, mental health, color vision.Conclusions: This study clearly demonstrated that pts with Meige’s syndrome, suffered from significant impairment in HRQoL as compared to controls. Higher proportion of patients with Meige’s syndrome suffered from moderate depression compared to their control. Pts with Meige’s syndrome had severe impairment of vision related quality of life. 

scholarly journals Health-Related Quality of Life Among Vietnamese Breast Cancer Women

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 107327481986278 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thanh Huong Tran ◽  
Ngoc Linh Trinh ◽  
Yen Hoang ◽  
Thuy Linh Nguyen ◽  
Thu Thao Vu
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Functioning ◽  
Physical Functioning ◽  
Bodily Pain ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

The aim of the study was to investigate health-related quality of life among Vietnamese breast cancer women who were treated at National Cancer Hospital, Hanoi, Vietnam, in 2018. Information about physical functioning, Role Physical, Bodily Pain, General Health, vitality, Social Functioning, Role Emotional, and Mental Health of 200 patients with breast cancer was collected through face-to-face interview, using short form-36 questionnaire. We found that the older patients (older than 50 years) had higher score of Mental Health than patients at age 50 and lower ( P < .05). The patients who had better economic status had significantly higher score of Vitality ( P < .05). Patients who were married and living with their partners/husband had better quality of life in General Health ( P<0.05). The patients who had less than 6 months of treatment had better physical functioning score ( P < .05) than the patients who had treatment longer than 6 months. Patients with caring supports from family members had higher scores of Bodily Pain, Social Functioning, Role Emotional, and Mental Health. Patients who have stressed feelings had significantly lower scores of all domains, except for Physical Functioning. The participants who usually stay up late reported lower scores of all components except for Physical Functioning and Role Physical. In conclusion, it is needed to develop psychosocial services, enhance early screening, and diagnose for the women in Vietnam.

scholarly journals Health-Related Quality of Life of Elderly Women with Fall Experiences

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (15) ◽  
pp. 7804
Author(s):  
Jiyoung Song ◽  
Eunwon Lee
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Basic Data ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Impact

This study aimed to describe the health-related quality of life of elderly women with experience in fall treatment as well as to prepare basic data for the development of interventions to improve the quality of life for this group. The study was based on raw data from the 2019 Korea Community Health Survey. Using the SPSS program, the characteristics of the subjects were tested by frequency, percentage, and chi-square test. To establish the impact of fall experience on the health-related quality of life of elderly women, the OR and 95% CI were calculated using multiple logistic regression analysis. Of the 4260 people surveyed, 44.7% of the elderly women said they had a high quality of life, whereas 55.3% of the elderly women said they had a low quality of life. A younger age was associated with a better-rated health-related quality of life. Those who lived in a city and had a high level of education tended to describe a high quality of life. The quality of life was considered high by those who exercised, but low by those who were obese or diabetic. The results of this study can lead to a better understanding of the experiences of elderly women who have experienced falls, and they can be used as basic data for the development of related health programs.

scholarly journals The importance of anemia and health-related quality of life in the elderly

2020 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 135
Author(s):  
Raditya Wratsangka ◽  
Rully Ayu Nirmalasari Haryadi Putri
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Hemoglobin Concentration ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
World Population ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Impact

Anemia is a global health problem with an extremely high prevalence and occurring in nearly 25% of the world population, particularly in the elderly group. Currently Indonesia is facing a rapid growth of the elderly population, with around 21 million elderly (8.2% of the total population), that is projected to increase to 33.7 million (11.8%) in the year 2025. Anemia in the elderly is frequently neglected, although the facts show that low hemoglobin concentration is an important marker of physiological decline and functional limitations. Although the factor of intrinsic aging may cause low hemoglobin concentration, anemia in the elderly is known to have a wide range w88ith regard to etiology, underlying disorders, and  possible mechanisms, such that it should be clinically followed up. Whatever its causes or underlying pathophysiological, anemia in the elderly has been proven to play a role in their morbidity and mortality, and may decrease their quality of life, that comprises all aspects of physical, mental, and social health, known as health-related quality of life (HRQoL). The impact of anemia on HRQoL has been studied in various populations, and most studies report the presence of an association between HRQoL and anemia in elderly individuals, which on the subscale level is particularly associated with physical health. Early diagnosis of anemia is important to prevent aggravation of the condition, to retard the progress of the disease, and to improve the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of the patient. Prior to determining the treatment plan, the primary diagnosis and the comorbidities, especially treatable disorders, had better be identified first. The available data show that the overall prognosis will improve for anemia in patients with well-managed and corrected chronic disorders.

scholarly journals Health-related quality of life and some associated factors among the elderly living in three communes of Ha Nam province, 2019

2021 ◽  
Vol 141 (5) ◽  
pp. 81-89
Author(s):  
Tran Quynh Anh ◽  
Pham Thi Thu Trang ◽  
Do Vu Minh Ha
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Caring for an aging population is an emerging public health problem, and the quality of life (QoL) among the elderly is a significant concern. Our study aimed to describe the health - related quality of life (HRQoL) and factors associated with good HRQoL among the elderly in three communes of Hanam province in Vietnam. A cross - sectional design was used with a sample size of 479 participants aged 60 and above. HRQoL was measured using the SF - 36. Comparison of characteristics between those with high HRQoL and those with low HRQoL was done using Pearson chi - square tests. Results were reported using descriptive statistics and odds ratios with 95% CI (Confidence Interval). Many of the elderly had moderate HRQoL (41.3%), and elderly men were more likely to have higher QoL in terms of physical health and psychological health than elderly women. Our findings also indicated that some factors including older age, low educational level, those not living with their spouse, poor financial condition, having more than two health problems and possessing unhealthy drinking behaviors were significantly positive associated with HRQoL. Findings suggest interventions are needed to improve the quality of life among the elderly in rural areas of Vietnam.

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