Quality of Life and Factors Affecting It: A Study Among People Living Near a Solid Waste Management Facility

Phan, Long Thanh; Nguyen, Gia Thanh; Nguyen, Quynh-Anh Ngoc; Nguyen, Hieu Song; Nguyen, Tin Trung; Watanabe, Toru

doi:10.3389/fpubh.2021.720006

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“…The overall QoL score (61.1 ± 10.8) living in coastal areas was higher than that of people living near solid waste management facilities in Vietnam 14 but lower than the global average 15 . The QoL of the target population in this study was lower than that for the Pakistani and Indonesian populations in all four domains, except environment 16 , 17 .…”

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confidence: 73%

“…This is consistent with previous studies in Iran and Norway, demonstrating that self-reported health status was the most substantial factor for QoL 33 , 34 . Another study argued that poor health status has a negative impact on QoL 14 , recommending a revision of public health policies in the study areas.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…In many countries, the WHOQOL-BREF is regarded as extraordinarily trustworthy and culturally appropriate for assessing QoL and might be helpful in studies requiring quick evaluation of QoL 49 , 50 . As this method can examine individual views in the context of culture, personal objectives, standards, and concerns, it has been widely field-tested and validated 14 .…”

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Determining the factors impacting the quality of life among the general population in coastal communities in central Vietnam

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People living in coastal areas are frequently affected by natural disasters, such as floods and storms. This study aimed to assess the quality of life (QoL) of people living in disadvantaged coastal communes (subdivision of Vietnam) and identify their associated factors by using the World Health Organization’s quality of life instrument (WHOQOL-BREF). To achieve this, a cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 595 individuals aged 18 years and above living in the coastal communes in Thua Thien Hue province, Vietnam, from October 2022 to February 2023. The results showed that the mean overall QoL (mean ± SD) was 61.1 ± 10.8. Among the four domains of QoL, the physical health (57.2 ± 12.3) domain had a lower score than the psychological health (61.9 ± 13.0), social relations (63.4 ± 13.4), and environment (61.9 ± 13.3) domains. The QoL score of the domains for participants affected by flooding was significantly lower than that of those not affected, except for social relations. Multivariable logistic regression showed that subjects with not good QoL had the educational background with no formal education (Odds ratio (OR) = 2.63, 95% CI 1.19–5.83), fairly poor/poor households (OR = 2.75, 95% CI 1.48–5.12), suffered Musculoskeletal diseases (OR = 1.61, 95% CI 1.02–2.56), unsatisfaction with health status (OR = 5.27, 95% CI 2.44–11.37), family conflicts (OR = 4.51, 95%CI 2.10–9.69), and low levels of social support (OR = 2.62; 95% CI 1.14–6.02). The analysis also revealed that workers (OR = 0.17, 95% CI 0.04–0.66) had a better QoL than farmer-fisherman. QoL in disadvantaged coastal communes was low, with the lowest scores in the physical health domain. Based on the socioeconomic factors associated with not good QoL identified here, it is recommended that local authorities take more appropriate and practical measures to increase support, including measures for all aspects of physical health, psychological health, social relations, and the living environment, especially for people affected by floods.

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“…Additionally, poor access to health facilities and communities served by health cadres can limit their ability to move freely and provide health services. 104 , 107 , 108 This limitation can reduce their expectations of the effectiveness of their actions and hinder participation. Supportive social spaces can enhance individuals’ expectations and motivation to participate as health cadres.…”

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Participatory Health Cadre Model to Improve Exclusive Breastfeeding Coverage with King’s Conceptual System

Sukmawati,

Wijaya,

Hilmanto

2024

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Objective The purpose of this research is to develop a participatory health cadre model to enhance exclusive breastfeeding coverage through initial stages using the Imogene King model. Methods This study employs a mixed-methods approach with sequential exploratory designs. Qualitative research utilized in-depth interviews with informants including the head of the community health center, nutrition officers from the health center, the coordinator of Maternal and Child Health (MCH) midwives, village midwives, breastfeeding mothers, families of breastfeeding mothers, and health cadres. Quantitative research respondents consist of health cadres. The quantitative study utilizes a quasi-experimental method with a design paradigm known as the one-group pre and post-test design to measure health cadre perception on exclusive breastfeeding. Results This study yields elements from Imogene King that form a participatory health cadre model to enhance exclusive breastfeeding coverage, consisting of interaction, perception, communication, transaction, role, growth and development, time, and space. Transactions represent the objective integration of the health cadre participation model, as demonstrated by the behavioral shifts observed in mothers regarding breastfeeding their infants. The t -test results indicate that exclusive breastfeeding monitoring training is effective and successful in enhancing exclusive breastfeeding coverage (Sig. value = 0.000 < 0.05). In addition, the effectiveness of exclusive breastfeeding monitoring training falls within the category of good or high. Conclusion The research findings indicate the success of the participatory health cadre model in improving exclusive breastfeeding coverage.

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“…This situation, in many cases, is linked to urbanization pressure, while some are sited for easy drop-off. Irrespective of the causes, there are human health-related concerns in this regard, and several studies have indicated concerns for the well-being of those living near dumpsites [12][13][14][15][16].…”

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Health Exposure and Environmental Challenges of Households Living Nearby an Open Landfill System in Nigerian Urban Centre

C¹,

C²,

O³

2022

Int Arch Public Health Community Med

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Aim: Urbanization and poor town planning have contributed to large waste generation, poor management, and landfill are sited close to the living environment; hence, high health risk. The study assessed households living near open landfills' health-related exposure and environmental challenges. Methods:The cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among households living within a radius of 250m (Category A) and 500m (Category) from the landfill based on the World Health Organization (WHO) criteria. The survey identified 122 and 137 households, and one adult was randomly selected to represent each household, resulting in 259 respondents (Category A = 122, Category B = 137). Data was collected through a designed questionnaire and analyzed through descriptive (frequency counts and percentage) and Inferential (Chi-square) statistics. Result:The survey outcome revealed that respondents at both radius have health history of sickness such as malaria (42.6%, 42.3%), skin infection/irritation (13.9%, 24.1%), cholera and diarrhea (21.3%, 13.9%), asthma (12.3%, 5.8%), pneumonia (9.8%, 10.2%), and cancer (-, 3.6%). Individuals within both radii of 250-500m had health symptoms such as skin infection/irritation, nausea, and feverish cold; however, eye irritation, sore throat, diarrhea, and abdominal pain were peculiar symptoms with those within a radius of 250 m (category A). The statistical analysis indicated that households within 250m-500m from the landfills faced similar environmental issues such as littering of the environment, air and water pollution, bad odour, smoke from burning, dust, and infestation of diseasecarrying organisms; however, differences in landfill impact on the environment and noise pollution. Conclusion:Households living nearby landfill areas are at higher risk of health and environmental challenges; however, these risk reduces as households stay farther away (far beyond 500 m) from landfill areas.

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Quality of Life and Factors Affecting It: A Study Among People Living Near a Solid Waste Management Facility

Cited by 17 publications

References 32 publications

Determining the factors impacting the quality of life among the general population in coastal communities in central Vietnam

Determining the factors impacting the quality of life among the general population in coastal communities in central Vietnam

Participatory Health Cadre Model to Improve Exclusive Breastfeeding Coverage with King’s Conceptual System

Health Exposure and Environmental Challenges of Households Living Nearby an Open Landfill System in Nigerian Urban Centre

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