scholarly journals DETERMINING THE EFFECT OF HEALTH-RELATED ANXIETY LEVELS ON EATING ATTITUDE BEHAVIORS OF ACADEMIC STAFF

2019 ◽  
Vol 0 (15) ◽  
pp. 0-0
Author(s):  
Esra KÖSELER BEYAZ ◽  
Sinem DUMAN ◽  
Selenay KÖTEK
Keyword(s):  
Academic Staff ◽  
Eating Attitude ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Anxiety Levels

scholarly journals Health-related quality of life and anxiety in the PAN-CAN lung cancer screening cohort

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. e024719 ◽  
Author(s):  
Niloofar Taghizadeh ◽  
Alain Tremblay ◽  
Sonya Cressman ◽  
Stuart Peacock ◽  
Annette M McWilliams ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Lung Cancer Screening ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Anxiety Levels ◽  
Clinically Significant ◽  
Baseline Screening

ObjectivesThe impact of lung cancer screening with low-dose chest CT (LDCT) on participants’ anxiety levels and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is an important consideration in the implementation of such programmes. We aimed to describe changes in anxiety and HRQoL in a high-risk Canadian cohort undergoing LDCT lung cancer screening.Methods2537 subjects who had 2% or greater lung cancer risk over 6 years using a risk prediction tool were recruited from eight centres across Canada in the Pan-Canadian Early Detection of Lung Cancer Study (2008–2010). We compared HRQoL and anxiety levels before and after screening of 1237 participants with LDCT (excluding a subset of 1300 participants who also underwent autofluorescence bronchoscopy screening), as well as after investigations performed because of a positive screening examination. The 12-item short-form Physical and Mental Component Scales (SF-12), EQ-5D-3L scores and State Trait Anxiety Inventory-State anxiety were used at each assessment.ResultsOverall, there were no clinically significant differences in HRQoL outcomes between baseline and each of the survey time points following initial screening. No mean change in anxiety in the overall cohort was noted following baseline LDCT, but more participants had clinically significant increase in anxiety versus decrease after baseline screening (increase >minimal clinically important difference (MCID) (n=180) vs decrease >MCID (n=50), p<0.001). This finding persisted but to a lesser degree at the 12 month time point (increase >MCID (n=146) vs decrease >MCID (n=87), p<0.001).ConclusionsCT screening for lung cancer has no major overall impact on HRQoL among participants, although a minority of participants (number-needed-to-harm=7 after baseline screening and 18 at 1 year) demonstrated clinically significant increased anxiety levels.Trialregistration numberNCT00751660; Results.

The Psychological Characteristics and Health Related Behavior of Adolescents: The Possible Roles of Social Physique Anxiety and Gender

2010 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 741-750 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emine Caglar ◽  
Naile Bilgili ◽  
Ayda Karaca ◽  
Sultan Ayaz ◽  
F. Hülya Aşçi
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Eating Attitudes ◽  
Psychological Characteristics ◽  
Eating Attitude ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Social Physique Anxiety ◽  
The Social ◽  
Self Worth ◽  
Health Related ◽  
And Gender

The purpose of this study was to examine whether or not the social physique anxiety level and gender have an influence on psychological characteristics and health related behavior of adolescents. Five hundred and ninety eight female (Mage= 14.95,SD= .70 years) and three hundred and eighty four male (Mage= 15.08,SD= .76 years) adolescents voluntarily participated in this study. The Social Physique Anxiety Scale (SPAS), three subscales of the Physical Self-Description Questionnaire, and the Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale as indicators of psychological characteristics were administered to all participants. The Eating Attitude Test and Physical Activity Assessment Questionnaire were used to determine health related behavior. It was found that adolescents with high levels of SPA (HSPA) had more unfavourable eating attitudes, higher scores in socially-prescribed perfectionism, negative global physical self-worth and negative body related perceptions than those with low levels of SPA (LSPA). Physical activity levels of adolescents did not differ in the two SPA groups (high/low level). In addition, male adolescents in the present study were more physically active and had favorable eating attitudes and more positive self-perceptions of body fat and general physical self-worth than their female counterparts.

scholarly journals Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Health-Related Quality of Life and Anxiety in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Patients: A Single Egyptian Center Experience

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eman Hassan ◽  
Dalia Nagui Rizk ◽  
Nourhan Moustafa Aly ◽  
Yasmine El Chazli
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
World Health ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Oncology Patients ◽  
Pediatric Hematology ◽  
Egyptian Children ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Anxiety Levels

Abstract Background: Since the World Health Organization declared coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on March 11, 2020, the tremendous strain on ill-prepared healthcare services affected the management of patients suffering from various comorbidities and added to the psychological burden. The study aimed to assess the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of pediatric Hematology/Oncology patients during the COVID-19 pandemic as a reflection of the quality of health care services and to assess anxiety levels and its impact on HRQoL. Methods: a cross-sectional study of 292 Egyptian children between 2.5 - 13 years with chronic hematological/oncological disorders categorized as bleeding/coagulation disorders, transfusion-dependent patients, and patients receiving chemotherapy. Validated Arabic versions of Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory 4.0 Generic Core Scale and Spence Children's Anxiety Scale were used for assessment of HRQoL and anxiety, respectively. Results: the mean age was 8.72 ± 3.66 years, 52.4% were males and 65.4% were transfusion-dependent patients. Almost 60% of children were aware of the pandemic and 60.3% had blood transfusion difficulties. Males had significantly lower anxiety levels than females (p < 0.001), and transfusion-dependent patients also had significantly lower anxiety levels than patients receiving chemotherapy (p < 0.001). Children who were aware of the COVID-19 pandemic had lower anxiety levels than those who were not (p = 0.006), while those suffering from fewer clinic days had higher anxiety levels (p = 0.02). Several factors have been shown to affect the HRQoL in the three patients’ categories and anxiety significantly reduced the three HRQoL domains (p < 0.001). The overall emotional functioning score was better than the physical and social aspects. Conclusion: This study highlights the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the anxiety level and hence the HRQoL of chronic hematological/oncological pediatric patients as a crucial step in guiding policies and interventions to maintain their psychological wellbeing.

scholarly journals HEALTH ORIENTATION AND DISORDERED EATING ATTITUDE IN WOMEN WITH POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME (PCOS)

YMER Digital ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 21 (01) ◽  
pp. 181-191
Author(s):  
Ashima Narula ◽  
◽  
Dr. Mamata Mahapatra ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome ◽  
Disordered Eating ◽  
Reproductive Medicine ◽  
Polycystic Ovary ◽  
Health Anxiety ◽  
Eating Attitude ◽  
Significant Implication ◽  
Ovary Syndrome ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Health Related

Reproductive medicine in the field of health psychology deals with the psychological aspects of the reproductive system and its consequences. Reproductive medicine provides an opportunity to understand the process of the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, hormonal conditions and illnesses, sexual behaviour, menopause by not merely from a biological point of view but also in light of psychological and social processes. Aline to this view, the study explored health orientation and disordered eating attitude in women diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). The study captured the health-related behavior and attitude, which is a key component of the development of psychological distress in PCOS. It also examined the differences for the same in PCOS and Non-PCOS women. Total of eighty women, from the age group of 18-30 (young adults) were included in the study. The results highlighted, a significant difference among PCOS and Non-PCOS women on health image concern, health anxiety, health esteem and confidence, health expectations and health status. Finding also implied that there was a significant difference in disordered eating attitude of women diagnosed with PCOS and healthy women. These findings could have a significant implication for prevention, clinical practice and intervention in women with PCOS. The incorporation of medical and psychological actions to enhance their health-related quality of life may help these women.

scholarly journals Physical Activity and Health Related Quality of Life Among Non-Academic Staff of a University

2015 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 69-75
Author(s):  
ARIMI FITRI MAT LUDIN ◽  
NOR AZWANI MOHAMED NOR ◽  
SYAMIMI OMAR ◽  
SITI NOR ISMALINA ISA ◽  
RITUPARNA GHOSHAL ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

scholarly journals Differences in Stress and Anxiety Among Women With and Without Children in the Household During the Early Months of the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ally R. Avery ◽  
Siny Tsang ◽  
Edmund Y. W. Seto ◽  
Glen E. Duncan
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
The United States ◽  
Adult Women ◽  
School Closures ◽  
Environmental Selection ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Anxiety Levels ◽  
Households With Children ◽  
Twin Children ◽  
The Impact

The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting lockdowns have had a disproportionate impact on parents of children under 18, particularly women. Mandatory school closures and loss of childcare resulted in parents balancing work, teaching, and childcare needs. A number of studies have examined changes in mental health of parents, but to date no studies have compared the differences in stress and anxiety levels between women with and without children in the United States. Adult women from the Washington State Twin Registry (WSTR) (N = 1,014, pair N = 529) and mothers of twin children enrolled in the WSTR (N = 147) completed an online survey examining several health-related behaviors and outcomes and their self-reported changes due to COVID-19. We conducted two studies to examine the impact of children on stress and anxiety levels among women. In study 1, we assessed whether women living in households with children under the age of 18 have higher levels of stress and anxiety than those without children in their household. We found that perceived stress levels did not differ between women with and without children in the household, but anxiety levels were higher among women living with children than those without. In study 2, we assessed whether the correlation between children in the household and stress/anxiety is accounted for by non-random genetic and environmental selection effects, causal processes, or both using a sample of adult female twins. We found that the presence of children in the household was associated with higher levels of stress and anxiety. However, this association is confounded by genetic and shared environmental factors. Our findings highlight the need to provide supporting resources to women living with children in the household during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Differences in Sociodemographic, Health-Related, and Psychological Factors in Users and Nonusers of Nutritional Supplements in Fitness Club Participants in Tehran, Iran

2012 ◽  
Vol 22 (5) ◽  
pp. 323-330
Author(s):  
Pouya Saeedi ◽  
Mohd Nasir Mohd Taib ◽  
Hazizi Abu Saad
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Factors ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Nutritional Supplement ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Eating Attitude ◽  
Fitness Clubs ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Health Related ◽  
High Physical Activity Level ◽  
Control Study

Nutritional supplement (NS) use has increased among the general population, athletes, and fitness club participants and has become a widespread and acceptable behavior. The objective of this study was to determine the differences in sociodemographic, health-related, and psychological factors between NS users and nonusers. A case-control study design was used, whereby participants included 147 NS users (cases) and 147 nonusers (controls) age 18 yr and above who exercised at least 3 d/wk in 24 fitness clubs in Tehran. A self-administered pretested and validated questionnaire was used to collect data. The results showed that on average, NS users were younger (29.8 ± 9.5 yr) than nonusers (35.5 ± 12.2 yr). Logistic-regression analysis showed that NS use was significantly associated with moderate or high physical activity level (PAL), smoking, gender, eating attitude, and age. In conclusion, NS users were more likely to be female, younger, and smokers; to have moderate or high PAL; and to be more prone to eating disorders than nonusers.

Health Communication: Implications for Diverse Populations

2011 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-19
Author(s):  
Amy Hasselkus
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Communication ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Linguistically Diverse ◽  
Good Health ◽  
The United States ◽  
Poor Health ◽  
Health Care Decisions ◽  
Diverse Backgrounds ◽  
Health Related

The need for improved communication about health-related topics is evident in statistics about the health literacy of adults living in the United States. The negative impact of poor health communication is huge, resulting in poor health outcomes, health disparities, and high health care costs. The importance of good health communication is relevant to all patient populations, including those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Efforts are underway at all levels, from individual professionals to the federal government, to improve the information patients receive so that they can make appropriate health care decisions. This article describes these efforts and discusses how speech-language pathologists and audiologists may be impacted.

The Complexity of Health Disparities: More Than Just Black–White Differences

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Charles Ellis ◽  
Molly Jacobs
Keyword(s):  
Health Disparities ◽  
Clinical Outcomes ◽  
The United States ◽  
Careful Examination ◽  
White Americans ◽  
Speech Language Pathology ◽  
Death Rates ◽  
The Social ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Language Pathology

Health disparities have once again moved to the forefront of America's consciousness with the recent significant observation of dramatically higher death rates among African Americans with COVID-19 when compared to White Americans. Health disparities have a long history in the United States, yet little consideration has been given to their impact on the clinical outcomes in the rehabilitative health professions such as speech-language pathology/audiology (SLP/A). Consequently, it is unclear how the absence of a careful examination of health disparities in fields like SLP/A impacts the clinical outcomes desired or achieved. The purpose of this tutorial is to examine the issue of health disparities in relationship to SLP/A. This tutorial includes operational definitions related to health disparities and a review of the social determinants of health that are the underlying cause of such disparities. The tutorial concludes with a discussion of potential directions for the study of health disparities in SLP/A to identify strategies to close the disparity gap in health-related outcomes that currently exists.

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