A study on the quality of life in old age: Interaction effects of marital status and quality and the relationship with friends and neighbors

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 39-58
Author(s):  
Jung-Hyun Kim
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Marital Status ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Interaction Effects ◽  
The Relationship

scholarly journals Gender, Age, Marital Status and Quality of Life in a Sample of HIV Clinic Attendees in a Nigerian Tertiary Health Institution

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (5) ◽  
pp. 230-232
Author(s):  
Friday E. Okwaraji ◽  
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Godwin C. Onyebueke ◽  
Okoli P. Chibuike ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Marital Status ◽  
Policy Formulation ◽  
Cd4 Cells ◽  
Health Institution ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
And Gender ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The Relationship

Quality of life has to do with the extent to which a person sees himself or herself as being healthy, comfortable and has the ability to enjoy or take part in life events. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a virus that attacks immune cells called CD4 cells. When HIV targets and infiltrates these cells, it reduces the body’s ability to combat other diseases. As HIV disease progresses the quality of life of the individual worsens. This study looked at the relationship between age, sex, marital status and Quality of life among 480 HIV/AIDS clinic attendees in a Nigerian tertiary health institution using the WHO-QOL BREF. 31.9%; 34.8% and 33.3% respectively had high, moderate and low quality of life respectively. The relationship between quality of life and gender was significant. Discussion of the result was based on literature reviewed and recommendations to guide policy formulation were proffered.

scholarly journals Evaluation of lifestyle and quality of life in the elderly: a literature review

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (5) ◽  
pp. 616-627 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luana Karoline Ferreira ◽  
Juliana Fernandes Filgueiras Meireles ◽  
Maria Elisa Caputo Ferreira
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Social Relations ◽  
Alcohol Intake ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Exclusion Criteria ◽  
Main Components ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Objective: to analyze Brazilian and non-Brazilian scientific production that considers the relationship between the lifestyle and quality of life of the elderly. Method: an integrative review of literature was performed in the Scopus, PubMed, Virtual Health Library and PsycINFO databases. Four cross-searches were adopted: the English synonyms of the word "elderly" ("Aged", "Aging", "Old age" and "Elderly") with the terms "Quality of life" and "Lifestyle". Results: after the adoption of the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 21 articles were analyzed. Physical activity, diet, body composition, alcohol intake, smoking and social relations were the main components of lifestyle investigated. The studies show that these factors influence the perception of the quality of life of the elderly. In addition to these factors, sociodemographic characteristics, functional capacity, sleep quality and comorbidities are also factors that influence the quality of life of the elderly. Conclusion: interest in the relationship between the lifestyle and quality of life of the elderly has increased in recent years. It was observed that the lifestyle of the elderly has been investigated in several ways, however no qualitative studies were found using the search criteria adopted in this review. As future perspectives, it is hoped that tools for evaluating the lifestyle of the elderly will be developed and qualitative investigations will be carried out in order to obtain a deeper understanding of the specificities that exist in the relationship between the lifestyle and levels of quality of life in old age.

The relationship between the experience of negative feelings and quality of life and the socio-demographical factors of patients treated for spinal discopathy of the lumbar spine

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 93-104
Author(s):  
Joanna Girzelska ◽  
Leszek Chomicki
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Lumbar Spine ◽  
Marital Status ◽  
Subjective Evaluation ◽  
Subjective Assessment ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Significant Deterioration ◽  
Negative Feelings ◽  
The Relationship

Most of the pathological changes in the spine begin with the physiological loss of intervertebral disc function. Discopathy of the lumbar spine leads to a significant deterioration in the quality of life, which is why the therapeutic team strives is to improve patients quality of life through actions aimed at reducing spinal dysfunction to an extent that allows for human functioning. The research aim was to determine the quality of life of patients who had been treated as a result of discopathy of the lumbar spine and to establish the relationship between the experience of negative feelings and a subjective assessment of the quality of life with factors resulting frompatient socio-demographics. The study included 110 patients treated for lumbar discopathy. A diagnostic survey method was employed as a research technique, with the use of a proprietary survey questionnaire. Statistic analysis of the results was performedusing the statistical package PQStat v1.6.6. Subjective evaluation of patients quality of life in 66 persons (60%) was at an average level, only 6 (5.45%) respondents rated the quality of their lives as being higher. Those living in towns of up to 50,000 residents rated their quality of life higher (6.21), with the lowest level being reported by those living in the countryside (4.95). Age did not influence significantly the quality of life, but older people most often experienced pain (p=0.4). Analysis of variance did not show statistically significant differences between marital status and respondent quality of life (p = 0.53) but did show significant differences between education levels and the incidence of negative feelings such as fear, anxiety or depression. Socio-demographic variables: such as gender, age and marital status do not significantly differentiate the quality of life of the respondents. There is a relationship between experiencing negative feelings and educational levels. The lower the education level obtained, the more often negative feelings are experienced. The experiencing of negative feelings and disease duration are variables that reduce the quality of life of respondents.

scholarly journals Interdependence of marital status and clinical characteristics of morbidity with health-related quality of life among low back pain patients

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 159-164 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adebisi I. Hammed ◽  
Elvis I. Agbonlahor
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Marital Status ◽  
Clinical Characteristics ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

SummaryStudy aim: This study investigated the relationship of clinical characteristics of morbidity (CCM) and marital status with health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among patients with low back pain (LBP).Material and methods: A total of 100 subjects with LBP of mechanical origin participated in this study. HRQoL of the participants was measured with the short form-36 (SF-36) questionnaire and CCM were categorized based on duration of onset of LBP in weeks into acute (<6 weeks), sub-acute (6–12 weeks) and chronic (>12 weeks). The relationship of CCM and marital status with HRQoL was analysed using Pearson’s product moment coefficient of correlation.Results: The outcome of this study showed that CCM correlated poorly and inversely with all domains of HRQoL except mental health, though that was insignificant (p > 0.05). Also, a proportionate but insignificant relationship was found between marital status and domains of HRQoL except physical functioning and role limitations due to physical health problems.Conclusion: It was therefore concluded that CCM and marital status cannot determine or predict HRQoL among LBP patients, and it might not be necessary to take them into consideration during rehabilitation of these individuals.

Perceived Physical Functioning and Gait Speed as Mediators in the Association Between Fear of Falling and Quality of Life in Old Age

2020 ◽  
pp. 073346482097918
Author(s):  
Greta M. A. Steckhan ◽  
Lena Fleig ◽  
Ralf Schwarzer ◽  
Lisa M. Warner
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Physical Functioning ◽  
Indirect Effect ◽  
Mediation Analysis ◽  
Gait Speed ◽  
Fear Of Falling ◽  
Leg Strength ◽  
The Relationship

Preserving Quality of Life (QoL) in old age gains in importance, but Fear of Falling (FoF) considerably limits QoL. The aim of our study was to understand how physical mediators may translate FoF to QoL. At Time 1, FoF, subjective leg strength, balance, QoL, and objective gait speed were assessed. QoL was reassessed after 6 months, at Time 2 ( n = 125). A sequential mediation analysis examined whether the relationship between FoF and QoL could be mediated by leg strength, balance, and gait speed. FoF was directly associated with QoL (β = −.27; 95% CI [−0.007, −0.001]) as well as indirectly via leg strength, balance, and gait speed (specific sequential indirect effect: β = −.03; 95% CI [−0.06, −0.001]; R2 = .40 in QoL; controlled for age, QoL at Time 1). An intervention approach could be to address FoF and foster physical functioning and gait speed to maintain QoL.

scholarly journals STATUS PERNIKAHAN DAN DUKUNGAN SOSIAL SUAMI TERHADAP KUALITAS HIDUP WANITA MENOPAUSE DI KOTA PALANGKA RAYA

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-17
Author(s):  
Itma Annah ◽  
Harlyanti Muthma’innah Mashar
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Marital Status ◽  
Hot Flashes ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Menopausal Women ◽  
Night Sweats ◽  
The Relationship

Menopause is a period of permanent cessation of the menstrual cycle, causing decreased production of the hormones estrogen, progesterone and testosterone. Some of the symptoms of menopause are hot flashes, night sweats, and vaginal atrophy resulting in vaginal dryness associated with changes in sex hormone levels resulting in decreased quality of life for menopausal women. The purpose of this study is to look at the relationship between marital status and husband's social support to the quality of life of menopausal women in Palangka Raya City. The instrument used to assess the quality of life of menopausal women is to use The Utian Quality of Life (UQOL) Scale. The research method used is a cross sectional study design. The results showed there was a relationship between marital status and the quality of life of menopausal women (p = 0,000), as well as husband's social support (p = 0,000). Therefore, it is very important that there is family support especially the husband in providing social support for menopausal women.

The Relationship of Spiritual Well-being and Anxiety, Depression and Quality of Life in Active Old Age

2005 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hyong Uk Youm ◽  
Seung Deuk Cheung ◽  
Wan Seok Seo ◽  
Bon Hoon Koo ◽  
Dai Seg Bai
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Spiritual Well Being ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
Anxiety Depression ◽  
The Relationship

The relationship between optimism, personal control and quality of life of patients with COPD

2002 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Arnold ◽  
A. V. Ranchor ◽  
N. H. T. ten Hacken ◽  
G. H. Koeter ◽  
V. Otten ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Personal Control ◽  
The Relationship
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