scholarly journals The influence of overweight on the quality of life of health workers

2009 ◽  
Vol 62 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 74-78
Author(s):  
Natasa Rancic ◽  
Maja Nikolic ◽  
Zorana Deljanin ◽  
Branislav Petrovic ◽  
Biljana Kocic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Average Value ◽  
Weak Positive Correlation ◽  
The Difference ◽  
The City

Introduction. The number of people who are considered to be either overweight or obese continues to increase, worldwide. The aim of the paper was to determine the influence of overweight on the quality of life of health workers. Material and methods. The study of prevalence was used. We observed 108 health workers both men and women from the Institute for Public Health in the City of Nis. The questionnaire Obesity Related Well-Being 97 (ORWELL97) was applied in all health workers. Results. A hundred and five health workers filled in the ORWELL97 questionnaire. There were 40% of men and 60% of women; 72% of them were married and 28% of them were single; 68% were from the urban area and 32% were from the rural area. The average age was 29.5 (SD=3.2) and the average value of BMI was 25.4 (SD=4,0). There were 54 (48.6%) health workers having normal weight and there were 51(5.4%) who were considered overweight. No one was obese among them. The difference between the average sum of scores in the group of health workers who had normal weight and the group of health workers who were overweight was not statistically significant (t=1.1 i p<0.05). Nor was the difference statistically significant for the average sum of scores of subquestion O (t=3.6 and p<0.05), and subquestion R (t=2.9 and p<0.05). BMI showed a weak positive correlation with both occurrence and relevance of symptoms. A weak positive correlation of BMI was found with average sum of scores in the first, second and third groups of questions in ORWELL 97 questionnaire. Conclusion. According to the presented results, health workers who were overweight did not have lower quality of life than health workers who had normal weight.

scholarly journals Editorial for the Special Issue on “Experiencing the City: The Relation between Urban Design and People’s Well-Being”

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (5) ◽  
pp. 2485
Author(s):  
Minou Weijs-Perrée ◽  
Gamze Dane ◽  
Pauline van den Berg
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Urban Design ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
The City

Urbanization brings major challenges with regard to livability and the health and quality of life of citizens [...]

scholarly journals Health-related quality of life in children and adolescents with overweight and obesity: results from the German KIGGS survey

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lara Meixner ◽  
Caroline Cohrdes ◽  
Anja Schienkiewitz ◽  
Gert B. M. Mensink
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Media Consumption ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Abstract Background The well-being of persons with overweight and obesity, in particular of children and adolescents, may be impaired. The present study investigates the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of girls and boys with overweight and obesity living in Germany as compared to those of normal-weight, while taking a selection of relevant determinants of HRQoL into account. Methods The sample comprises 1771 children and adolescents aged 11 to 17 years that took part in the cross-sectional German Health Interview and Examination Survey for Children and Adolescents (KIGGS Wave 2, 2014–2017). Sex-and age-specific BMI (kg/m2) percentiles were utilized to classify overweight and obesity. HRQoL was measured with the KIDSCREEN-27 questionnaire, which gathers detailed information about the five dimensions physical and psychological well-being, well-being regarding peers (i.e., social acceptance), parents (i.e., autonomy) and within the school environment. Multiple regression analyses were performed with HRQoL dimensions as outcomes to test for differences between children and adolescents with normal-weight vs. those with overweight and vs. those with obesity, separately for girls and boys. In a next step, age, physical activity, media consumption, social support and self-efficacy were considered as potential confounders in the analyses. Results 18.7% of the children and adolescents under study were affected by overweight and among them 8.0% by obesity. After adjusting for potential confounders, overweight and obesity were associated with lower physical well-being as compared to normal weight in both sexes (boys with overweight: standardized beta [β] = −.14, standard error [SE] = .03, p < .001, and obesity: β = −.16, SE = .03, p < .001; girls with overweight: β = −.09, SE = .04, p = .011, and obesity: β = −.11, SE = .03, p = .003). Results moreover suggest lower levels of psychological (β = −.10, SE = .04, p = .002) and parent-related well-being (β = −.08, SE = .04, p = .036) of boys with obesity as compared to normal-weight peers. Conclusion HRQoL of German children and adolescents with overweight and obesity is impaired according to physical well-being in general, while psychological and parent-related well-being is particularly affected in boys. Public health approaches should therefore promote children and adolescents with overweight and obesity by improving diverse facets of HRQoL as well as relevant associated factors (i.e., media consumption, self-efficacy) in general and in boys in particular.

scholarly journals Quality of Life and Pain in Patients with Acute Cholecystitis

2005 ◽  
Vol 94 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-39 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Vetrhus ◽  
O. Søreide ◽  
G. E. Eide ◽  
I. Nesvik ◽  
K. Søndenaa
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Acute Cholecystitis ◽  
Operative Treatment ◽  
Watchful Waiting ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Operative Outcome ◽  
Symptomatic Outcome ◽  
The Difference

Background: Acute cholecystitis carries a higher risk of subsequent gallstone related events than symptomatic, non-complicated disease. However, it is largely unknown to what extent non-operative treatment will affect the patient's well-being as no trial has studied the possible consequences on pain and quality of life. Our aim was to study in a randomized trial how observational treatment (watchful waiting) compared to cholecystectomy. Methods: Sixty-four patients with acute cholecystitis were randomized to observation or cholecystectomy. All gallstone related events were registered and patients answered questionnaires on quality of life (PGWB and NHP) and pain (Pain score and VAPS) at randomization and at 6, 12 and 60 months later. Results: Patients were followed-up for a median of 67 months. Ten of 33 patients (30 %, 95 % CI 15 %−46 %) patients randomized to observation and 27 of 31 (87 %, 95 % CI 75 %−99 %) of patients randomized to operation had a cholecystectomy. Twelve of 33 (36 %, 95 % CI 20 %−53 %) patients in the observation group had a gallstone related event compared to 6 of 31 (19 %, 95 % CI 5%−33 %) patients in the operation group, but the difference was not significant. When patients were grouped according to randomization or actual operative outcome (+/− cholecystectomy), we did not find any significant differences in pain or quality of life measurements. Conclusion: Although conservative treatment of AC carried a certain but not significantly increased risk of subsequent gallstone related events, this did not influence the symptomatic outcome as assessed by quality of life and pain measurements. Thus, we argue that conservative (non-operative) treatment and observation of AC is an acceptable option and should at least be considered in elderly and frail patients.

scholarly journals O consumo da representação da qualidade de vida

2012 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 168
Author(s):  
Ricardo Ferreira Freitas ◽  
Daniela Menezes Neiva Barcellos
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Media ◽  
The City

Este artigo analisa aspectos do consumo e da qualidade de vida, inspirados pela massiva influência da mídia na construção de uma atmosfera de equilíbrio das emoções e bem-estar, afetando o consumo material e imaterial no contexto das metrópoles. O propósito principal deste artigo é discutir a representação da qualidade de vida pela comunicação, através do consumo na cidade, e sua relação com as narrativas difundidas pela mídia sobre a alimentação saudável. Para exemplificar tal temática, apresentamos ao longo deste estudo citações com base numa pesquisa sobre a representação da qualidade de vida na revista Vida Simples, da editora Abril, com foco na alimentação, referente aos textos da seção Comer, no período de janeiro a junho de 2010. **************************************************** ABSTRACT This article examines aspects of consumption and quality of life, inspired by the massive influence of the media in building an atmosphere of balance of emotions and well-being, affecting the consumption of material and immaterial in the context of cities. The main purpose of this paper is to discuss the representation of the quality of life through communication, through the consumption in the city, and its relationship to the narratives disseminated by the media about healthy eating. To illustrate this theme, present throughout the study quotes on research based on the representation of quality of life in Vida Simples magazine, published by Abril publishing house, focusing on food, in reference to the texts of Eating section in the period from January to June 2010.

scholarly journals Quality of Life and Exercise Motivation of Normal-Weight and Overweight Adolescents

2021 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 533-552
Author(s):  
Vasko Tišma ◽  
Renata Barić ◽  
Matea Karlović Vragolov
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Family Environment ◽  
Weight Control ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Exercise Motivation ◽  
School Students ◽  
Male Adolescents

The aim of this study was to examine gender and body-mass index differences in quality of life and exercise motives of adolescents. The sample consisted of 744 first-year high school students from the City of Zagreb. Quality of life was measured with an adapted version of the Kidscreen-27, and exercise motivation with the EMI-2. The results suggest that adolescents experience positive quality of life and their exercise motivation derives from intrinsic and extrinsic motives. Higher levels of male adolescents' quality of life, compared to females', predominantly result from a greater sense of physical well-being, more pleasant emotions and moods, more positive school and family environment, and the ability to plan and spend leisure time. Normal-weight adolescents are more satisfied with their physical activity and health than overweight ones. Male adolescents are more driven by enjoyment, challenge, competition, strength, and social motives (belonging, pressure, and recognition), unlike females, who exercise more because of weight control. Normal-weight adolescents are more motivated for exercise by enjoyment than overweight ones, who are more driven by weight control. The implications of these findings were discussed.

scholarly journals Mothers’ quality of life delivering kangaroo mother care at Malawian hospitals: a qualitative study

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alinane Linda Nyondo-Mipando ◽  
Mai-Lei Woo Kinshella ◽  
Tamanda Hiwa ◽  
Sangwani Salimu ◽  
Mwai Banda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Kangaroo Mother Care ◽  
World Health ◽  
World Health Organization Quality ◽  
Resource Limited ◽  
Limited Health ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Introduction Kangaroo mother care is known to help save the lives of preterm and low birthweight infants, particularly in resource-limited health settings, yet barriers to implementation have been documented. Mothers and their families are very involved in the process of providing kangaroo mother care and the impact on their well-being has not been well explored. The objective of this research was to investigate the perspectives and experiences of a mother’s quality of life while delivering facility-based kangaroo mother care. Methods This study is a secondary analysis of the qualitative data collected within the “Integrating a neonatal healthcare package for Malawi” project. Twenty-seven health workers and 24 caregivers engaged with kangaroo mother care at four hospitals in southern Malawi were interviewed between May–August 2019. All interviews were face-to-face and followed a topic guide. Content analysis was conducted on NVivo 12 (QSR International, Melbourne, Australia) based on the six World Health Organization Quality of Life domains (physical, psychological, level of independence, social relationships, environment, spirituality). Results Fifty-one interviews were conducted with 24 caregivers and 14 health workers. Mothers experienced multidimensional challenges to their quality of life while delivering facility-based KMC. Though kangaroo mother care was considered a simple intervention, participants highlighted that continuous kangaroo mother care was difficult to practice. Kangaroo mother care was an exhausting experience for mothers due to being in one position for prolonged periods, compromised sleep, restricted movement, boredom, and isolation during their stay at the hospital as well as poor support for daily living needs such as food. Discussion A heavy burden is placed on mothers who become the key person responsible for care during kangaroo mother care, especially in resource-limited health settings. More focus is needed on supporting caregivers during the delivery of kangaroo mother care through staff support, family inclusion, and conducive infrastructure.

scholarly journals People in City: The relation of urban park and the quality of life

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (6) ◽  
pp. 311
Author(s):  
Hazlina Hamdan ◽  
Nurul Shakila Khalid ◽  
Nurul Faizah Baba
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Urban Park ◽  
User Group ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
The City

Well-designed of an urban park is one of the best ways to achieve the city sustainable development and contributes to the quality of life in many ways. Central to this argument is the claim that the variables need to be considered and thus, this research was conducted to assess the quality of urban park by empirically evaluating through behavioral competencies and psychological well-being from the model of Lawton’s Quality of Life. A quantitative research method was employed for the research with 138 respondents in Taman Lembah Bukit SUK, Shah Alam. Results confirm that the urban park provides the potential for psychological well-being, but it often underutilized and attract the aged of 19-50 years old of a user group.

scholarly journals Quality of life in the city, quality of urban life or well-being in the city: Conceptualization and case study

2018 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 183-200 ◽  
Author(s):  
František Murgaš ◽  
Michal Klobučník
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Urban Life ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Quality Of Life Research ◽  
Quality Of Urban Life ◽  
The City

AbstractQuality of life research responds to the growth of urbanization in the world by increasing the focus on the quality of urban life; however, the dominant applied research tends to be without conceptualization of the quality of urban life. The aim of this paper is to answer the question whether the quality of urban life exists as an original, separate part of the concept of quality of life, or whether only the quality of life or the well-being of a certain city exists. The authors argue that the quality of urban life exists as an original category of quality of life and their beliefs are based on the fact that it can be measured separately. The quality of urban life is holistic, co-existing with the quality of life. The city from the point of view of quality of life research is a place, and the quality of urban life is the satisfaction with life in a city and the quality of place in it. This approach is applied to the quality of urban life and its measurement in the city of Liberec. The results are implications for policy-makers and urbanists.

scholarly journals Selected Geographical and Tourist Aspects in the Assessment of the Quality and Standard of Living of Polonia in the Greater Toronto Area

2021 ◽  
Vol 47 (3 (181)) ◽  
pp. 79-100
Author(s):  
Kamila Ziółkowska-Weiss
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Standard Of Living ◽  
Community Living ◽  
Human Needs ◽  
Greater Toronto Area ◽  
The City

The quality of life is commonly referred to as a determinant of well-being, contentment, happiness or a sense of satisfaction with one’s own existence. Often used interchangeably with the level, conditions or standard of living. Quality of life is the satisfaction of meeting all human needs. The main aim of this research is to determine the level and quality of life in terms of tourism by the Polish community living in the Greater Toronto Area, which includes the city of Toronto and four regions: Halton, Peel, York and Durham.The article will present its own model of objective factors (standard of living) and subjective factors (life quality) interacting with each other with a particular emphasis on geographic and tourism aspects. The main aim of this article is to show how the Polish community living in the Greater Toronto Area assesses the aspects related to tourism management in the city. The results of the study will be presented on the basis of a survey questionnaire conducted on 583 respondents. The respondents assessed, among other things, whether they were satisfied with the conditions of rest and relaxation in this city, public transport and the environmental quality. Respondents were also asked to evaluate the activity of Polish travel agencies operating in the Greater Toronto Area. The study will also address matters related to improving the quality of life and tourism development in the city. As indicated by the respondents, such activities as supporting existing tourist activities, expansion of bicycle paths or increasing sports and recreational infrastructure (i.e. construction projects of swimming pools, tennis courts) are the main needs in the city, which could contribute to the higher rated aspects of Toronto related to tourism. Data will be presented showing that in the Polish community in the last twelve months their household had enough income to cover the costs related to leisure, vacations, holidays or school breaks.

scholarly journals Palliative Oncological Patients with Insomnia: Concerns of the Patients and Their Relatives’ Perception

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (16) ◽  
pp. 8509
Author(s):  
Antoni Font Guiteras ◽  
Helena Villar Abelló ◽  
José Planas Domingo ◽  
Cristina Farriols Danés ◽  
Ada Ruiz Ripoll ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Terminal Illness ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Limited Attention ◽  
Unfinished Business ◽  
Average Value ◽  
Economic Area ◽  
Oncological Patients ◽  
Palliative Patients

Insomnia is one of the most frequent symptoms and usually generates significant stress in 60% of patients with advanced cancer. Worries from the patients’ and relatives’ perspective are crucial to improve the patients’ quality of life but have received limited attention. The aims were to identify the concerns of patients with insomnia in the terminal illness stage in a palliative care unit and the relatives’ perception, and to compare both. Here, 63 patients and 53 relatives answered a questionnaire about worries in the personal, spiritual, family-related and economic area, as well as a quality-of-life uniscale. The results showed that the relatives’ most frequent concern was “Having lived life to the fullest” (100%), and the most intense was “The possible suffering during the process” (9.2/10). The patients’ most expressed concern was: “Having unfinished business” (100%), and the most intense was “Suffering during the process” (9.3/10). Quality of life showed an average value of 6.95 out of 10. Relatives only coincided significantly in: “Not knowing what happens after death” (r = 0.600; p = 0.000). These results bring visibility to concerns during the final stage of oncological palliative patients with insomnia from the patients’ and relatives’ perspective. Knowing both is useful for professionals to foster the well-being for a short, yet very important, period for patients, relatives and the caregiving team.

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