Quality of Life: Updated Psychometric Properties and New Norm Values in a Representative German Sample Focusing Socioeconomics and Mental Health

Hettich, Nora; Beutel, Manfred E.; Krakau, Lina; Bräehler, Elmar

doi:10.3389/ijph.2022.1605188

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“…In 2020 and 2021, men and women differed significantly in their QoL with women reporting a lower sum score. This is in line with publications concerning QoL in men and women in the German population [ 13 – 15 ]. Our results also show, as one of the first longitudinal analysis during the pandemic, that quality of life as measured by the EUROHIS-QOL was significantly lower at the second measurement time point during the pandemic for both men and women, indicating that the ongoing pandemic and its measures were increasingly stressful for the general German population.…”

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“…This is partly in line with previous studies which identified migration background as a risk factor for QoL [ 15 , 23 – 25 ]. Moreover, higher SES was previously associated with higher QoL [ 15 , 26 ]. Thus, as hypothesized especially socially disadvantaged individuals showed lower QoL.…”

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confidence: 92%

“…This might be a selection effect as the individuals in our sample were relatively old on average (M = 56.98) and had a relatively high SES (M = 14.68) in comparison to the general German population [ 15 , 27 , 28 ]. Another explanation could be that younger people are more troubled by the pandemic and its safety measurements and therefore reported lower QoL during the pandemic as some other studies found [ 15 , 29 , 30 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The items are rated on a five-point Likert scale (“not at all” to “completely”). Former studies indicated good psychometric properties of the German version of the instrument [ 13 – 15 ].…”

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Gender Differences and the Impact of Partnership and Children on Quality of Life During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Hettich-Damm,

Petersen,

Zahn

et al. 2023

Int J Public Health

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Objectives: The COVID-19 pandemic and its protective measures have changed the daily lives of families and may have affected quality of life (QoL). The aim of this study was to analyze gender differences in QoL and to examine individuals living in different partnership and family constellations.Methods: Data from the Gutenberg COVID-19 cohort study (N = 10,250) with two measurement time points during the pandemic (2020 and 2021) were used. QoL was assessed using the EUROHIS-QOL questionnaire. Descriptive analyses and autoregressive regressions were performed.Results: Women reported lower QoL than men, and QoL was significantly lower at the second measurement time point in both men and women. Older age, male gender, no migration background, and higher socioeconomic status, as well as partnership and children (especially in men), were protective factors for QoL. Women living with children under 14 and single mothers reported significantly lower QoL.Conclusion: Partnership and family were protective factors for QoL. However, women with young children and single mothers are vulnerable groups for lower QoL. Support is especially needed for women with young children.

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Gender Differences and the Impact of Partnership and Children on Quality of Life During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Petersen,

Zahn

et al. 2023

Int J Public Health

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“…As no other studies examining QoL using a similar scale for the general population in Jordan are known, we found two recent studies that used the same EUROHIS-QOL scale to measure QoL among the adult population in Germany and Saudi Arabia during the COVID-19 pandemic. These studies reported higher scores of 3.95 and 3.91, respectively, compared to the healthcare workers in Jordan who were the focus of the current study [41,42].…”

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COVID-19 and Its Impact on Healthcare Workers: Understanding Stigma, Stress, and Quality of Life

Alhouri¹,

Shokor²,

Marwa³

et al. 2023

Cureus

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Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has negatively impacted public health systems worldwide and created anxiety and stress among communities, resulting in the stigmatization of patients infected with the virus. Stigmatization of individuals who are sick or thought to be infected has a long history and can lead to discrimination and prejudice. This study aims to evaluate the prevalence of COVID-19-related stigma in Jordan, assess the relationship between stigma and the quality of life (QoL) in healthcare workers, and identify possible measures to decrease stressful events. Understanding the psychological effects of healthcare workers' jobs and reducing their burden is essential to improving medical outcomes and the QoL of patients.Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted in three primary hospitals in Amman, Jordan, from July to December 2021. Healthcare workers were recruited through convenience sampling and completed a self-administered questionnaire, which included demographic information, a validated COVID-19 stigma questionnaire, work conditions during the pandemic, the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale -21 Items (DASS-21) questionnaire to measure depression, anxiety, and stress, and the EUROHIS-QOL questionnaire to assess the QoL. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, including chi-square tests and post hoc analysis. The study was approved by the institutional review board, and participation was voluntary and confidential.Results: The study was conducted among 683 healthcare workers in Jordan, with 77.7% based in the capital city, Amman. Most of the participants were between 18 and 30 years of age, and slightly more than half were female. The study found that 38.1% of healthcare workers would not take the COVID-19 vaccine once it became available. More than half (56%) reported experiencing stress, 61% reported anxiety, and 65% reported depression during the pandemic. Internal medicine specialties and frontline nurses reported the highest levels of stress, and healthcare workers with greater exposure to COVID-19 patients reported higher levels of anxiety and stress. Only 3% of participants reported experiencing stigmatization (p=0.043), with low-income participants reporting it more frequently. Stigmatization was significantly correlated with feelings of depression, anxiety, and stress (p<0.001).Conclusion: Healthcare workers' mental well-being has been affected negatively by the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in depression, anxiety, and stress. Widespread mental surveillance for healthcare workers is crucial to protect healthcare workers from psychological issues and to improve the healthcare service provided to patients. Stigma among healthcare workers can be a major factor that may increase depression, anxiety, and stress.

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Benefits of Fiber-Enriched Foods on Satiety and Parameters of Human Well-Being in Adults with and without Cardiometabolic Risk

Ehret,

Brandl,

Schweikert

et al. 2023

Nutrients

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Consumption of fiber-rich foods is linked to beneficial effects on chronic diseases and gut health, while implications towards improving satiety and parameters of well-being remain unclear. A randomized placebo-controlled intervention study was conducted to compare the effects of fiber-enriched foods to their non-enriched counterparts in adults over a 12-week period on selected clinical parameters—satiety, quality of life, body sensation, and life satisfaction—subjective health status, and importance of diet for well-being. Quality of life (QOL) differed significantly between intervention and control groups at baseline, throughout, and at the end of the study. No effects on satiety, satisfaction with life, or the importance of diet for well-being could be shown between groups. With higher fiber intake, body sensation ratings increased. A higher BMI was significantly associated with lower-body sensation, subjective health status and quality of life. Fiber-enriched foods do not seem to affect feeling of satiety or parameters of well-being. Larger samples and additional methods are necessary to fully explore the effect of increased fiber intake on patient-related outcomes in more detail.

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Quality of Life: Updated Psychometric Properties and New Norm Values in a Representative German Sample Focusing Socioeconomics and Mental Health

Cited by 3 publications

References 33 publications

Gender Differences and the Impact of Partnership and Children on Quality of Life During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Gender Differences and the Impact of Partnership and Children on Quality of Life During the COVID-19 Pandemic

COVID-19 and Its Impact on Healthcare Workers: Understanding Stigma, Stress, and Quality of Life

Benefits of Fiber-Enriched Foods on Satiety and Parameters of Human Well-Being in Adults with and without Cardiometabolic Risk

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