scholarly journals The Influence of a Multimodal Health Program with Diet, Art, and Biofield Therapy on the Quality of Life of People in Japan

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 336-345 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kiyoshi Suzuki ◽  
Tomoaki Kimura ◽  
Seiya Uchida ◽  
Hiroshi Katamura ◽  
Hideaki Tanaka
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Program ◽  
Biofield Therapy

Better Health for Blokes¾A Community-Based Men's Health Program

1995 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 89
Author(s):  
Michael Yelland ◽  
Penny Penrose
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Program ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Health Centre ◽  
Group Processes ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Supportive Environment

In recognition of the specific health problems and needs of men, a community-based health program was set up at the Inala Community Health Centre in Brisbane in late 1994. This program aimed to create a supportive environment in which men with long term health problems could improve health awareness, attitudes and skills and their quality of life. The program involves a group of men who meet fortnightly to discuss health topics, assisted by facilitators and invited resource people. The group determines its own topics, activities and rules, and is working towards becoming independent of the facilitators. A qualitative evaluation of the group after seven months, confirmed that it has provided a supportive environment in which health concerns can be discussed and health knowledge can be improved. During this period a number of the men reported a reduction or cessation of smoking, improvement in dietary habits and an improved ability to relax and to communicate with people. The group has moved consistently towards independence, aided by reflection on group processes. Quantitatively, the group has shown a significant improvement in a quality of life index, from 4.95 +/- 0.79 at the start of the program to 5.68 +/- 0.74 after three months. This was maintained at 5.65 +/- 0.39 after seven months.

scholarly journals Associations between perceived stress, quality of life and complementary health practices in Japanese outpatients: a multicenter observational study

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Tomoaki Kimura ◽  
Hiroshi Matsuo ◽  
Naoharu Iida ◽  
Yoshiteru Maki ◽  
Kiyoshi Suzuki
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Longitudinal Analysis ◽  
Health Practices ◽  
Health Practice ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cross Sectional Analysis ◽  
Biofield Therapy ◽  
Sectional Analysis

In Japan and other countries, complementary health practices based on lifestyle modification such as exercise, diet, art and culture, gardening, and biofield therapy, have received increasing attention. This study was conducted to demonstrate associations between perceived stress, quality of life (QOL), and these complementary health practices. Computer-assisted data collection was conducted with Japanese outpatients in 10 clinics. Participants completed questionnaires that measured socioeconomic status (SES) and frequencies of complementary health practices. Psychological stress was measured using the 10-Item Japanese version of the Perceived Stress Scale. QOL was measured using the 10-Item Mokichi Okada Association Quality of Life Questionnaire. Data were analyzed using linear regression modeling. Baseline data of 1480 participants were available for cross-sectional analysis and data of 318 participants were available at follow-up for longitudinal analysis. Gender differences were not observed in stress and QOL, but age was positively correlated with QOL, and negatively with stress. A multiple regression model adjusted for age, gender, and SES indicated weak associations between each health practice and QOL in the cross-sectional (β=0.14-0.28) and the longitudinal analysis (β=0.17-0.27). Moreover, negative associations between each health practice and stress varied from -0.08 to -0.18, with the exception of biofield therapy in the cross-sectional analysis. In the longitudinal analysis, associations varied from -0.13 to -0.27, but diet and biofield therapy were not significantly associated with stress. These results suggest that complementary health practices had a significant effect on maintaining, or improving QOL, as well as in reducing stress of Japanese outpatients.

Quality of life (QOL) axiological profile of the elderly population served by the Family Health Program (FHP) in Brazil

2009 ◽  
Vol 49 (3) ◽  
pp. 368-372 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helena A. Figueira ◽  
Tania S. Giani ◽  
Heron Beresford ◽  
Márcia A. Ferreira ◽  
Danielli Mello ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
Health Program ◽  
Family Health ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Family Health Program ◽  
The Family

Study of premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphorik disorder in Azerbaijan

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (S2) ◽  
pp. 1667-1667
Author(s):  
S. Katibli
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Health Program ◽  
Long Term Outcomes ◽  
Premenstrual Symptoms ◽  
Quality Of Life Indicators ◽  
Quality Of Life Scale ◽  
Life Scale

ObjectivesThe study is aimed to investigate clinical and social aspects of premenstrual disorders in Azerbaijan.Methods180 women at the age 20–49 from general population have been included in the research. The study used the Premenstrual Symptoms Screening Tool to assess severity of premenstrual symptoms. The women's quality of life was evaluated with QoLS (Quality of life Scale).ResultsThe most prevalent complaints included sleep disorders, fatigue, irritability and depressed mood. These symptoms affected work efficiency or productivity, relationships with co-workers, relationships with family members, social life activities, and home responsibilities. At the same time short-term presentation of these symptoms had limited impact on quality of life indicators attributed to long-term outcomes.ConclusionsThe activities on increasing awareness on premenstrual disorders are recommended as an important component of reproductive health program.

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