Life In Elderly Women Research Articles

Quality of life and adaptation in older men and women with chronic cerebral ischemia

Objective. To study the quality of life and adaptation of elderly men and women with chronic cerebral ischemia.Materials and methods. The study included 65 patients (31 men and 34 women, mean age 81.6±1.1 years) diagnosed withchronic cerebral ischemia. The assessment of quality of life carried out by using the Russian version of the general questionnaire “SF-36 HEALTH STATUS SURVEY”. The level of asthenia studied using the MFI-20 questionnaire. Levels of anxiety and depression were determined using the HADS scale. Adaptive reactions studied in the leukocyte blood count by calculating the percentage of lymphocytes and segmented neutrophils.Results. The patients rated their quality of life low in all areas, including the areas of physical capabilities, psychological well-being and social activity. A high prevalence and varying degrees of severity of asthenia, anxiety and depressive disorders revealed in all patients, more pronounced in women. The formation of homeostatic blood reactions was observed, indicating a decrease in the level of adaptation.

The Effect of Effleurage Knee Massage Therapy on Quality of Life in Elderly Women with Osteoarthritis

Background: Aging is a feminine phenomenon, and the quality of life is less in elderly women than in elderly men due to chronic diseases being two times more prevalent. This study was conducted to investigate the effect of knee massage on the quality of life of elderly women with osteoarthritis. Methods: The present study is a crossover clinical trial of 58 elderly women with mild to moderate osteoarthritis in two intervention and examination classes and two pre-wash and post-wash phases. In the first phase of the study, we gave a massage on each knee every day for 15 minutes a week using the effleurage method with standard treatment (diclofenac 100 mg), and the control group received only standard treatment. In the second phase, the intervention was shifted into groups according to the study type after 3 weeks of washout. We analyzed the data using SPSS 20 software. Descriptive statistics were used to describe quantitative and qualitative variables, and independent and paired t-tests were used to judge the effect of the intervention. The independent t test was also used to evaluate the effects of time and treatment. Results: In the first phase of the study, the independent t test results showed no significant difference between the quality of life scores in the two groups before the intervention (P<0.452); however, after the intervention, the quality of life was significantly higher in group A (the group receiving massage) than in group B (the group receiving standard treatment) (P<0.001). In the second phase of the study, the independent t-test results showed no significant difference between the two groups before the intervention (P<0.32); however, after the intervention, the quality of life was significantly higher in group B (the group receiving massage in the second phase of the study) than in group A (the group receiving standard treatment in the second phase of the study) (P<0.001). Conclusion: Results showed that conducting one-week massage therapies would enhance the quality of life of women. This finding was validated based on the sectional design and group replacement results, considering the value of quality of life in the elderly. As a result, using massage therapy is recommended as a low-risk, low-cost, and non-pharmacological method in old age.

Physical activity level and quality of life in older women during the pandemic

The aim of the study was to identify the level of physical activity and quality of life in elderly women during the pandemic. A total of 2,269 women took part (X= 66.46 ± 5.73 years). A sociodemographic questionnaire, the WHOQOL-Old for quality of life and the Baecke questionnaire for level of physical activity were used. The study population was 57.14% mulatto; 35.71% single; 40% literate; 50% retired; 60% with a monthly income ≤ 2 salaries (≤ US$200.00). 77.14% reported having some pre-established illness or continuous use of medication, and 86% had a sick parent. The results show that 90% of the participants had a low physical activity index (PAI) (X= 4.44 ± 3.79; PAI ≤ 9.11) and 61.4% had an average overall quality of life (OHQoL) (X= 13.56 ± 1.75; OHQoL between 10 - 14). It was concluded that the pandemic has a negative effect on the physical activity of elderly women, causing a decline in quality of life.

The Effect of 12 weeks of CLX band exercise on physical strength, subjective pain index, and health-related quality of life in elderly women

The Effect of 12 weeks of CLX band exercise on physical strength, subjective pain index, and health-related quality of life in elderly women

A study on poverty among rural women in China

This article mainly studies the issue of poverty among rural women in China. Through actual research and visits to two poverty-stricken counties in Northeast China - Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, two key poverty-stricken counties in Northwest China - Gansu Province, two key poverty-stricken counties in Southwest China - Guizhou Province, and two severely impoverished counties in East China - Anhui Province, combined with existing excellent research literature, the main characteristics of rural impoverished women in China were finally summarized: the vulnerability, concealment, intergenerational transmission, and persistence of women's poverty The symbiosis of poverty and the derivative nature of poverty ideology. On this basis, this article summarizes the main causes of poverty among impoverished rural women in China: due to illness, education, lack of labor force, constraints of traditional concepts, and geographical factors; At the same time, it clarifies the role of rural women's poverty alleviation in the process of family poverty alleviation in China. Finally, this article outlines the significance of poverty alleviation for impoverished rural women in China from a sustainable perspective: alleviating family conflicts, reducing female crime rates, improving the quality of life for elderly women, effectively limiting intergenerational transmission of poverty, and improving national poverty alleviation effectiveness.

골관절염 여성노인의 건강관련 삶의 질 영향요인

This research investigates factors impacting the health-related quality of life in elderly women with osteoarthritis. The study surveyed 1,855 participants using National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data from 2016 to 2020. Statistical analyses, conducted with SPSS/WIN 25, employed T-tests, analysis of variance (ANOVA), cross-analysis, and general linear analysis for descriptive statistics, along with Bonferroni post-hoc tests. Correlations between variables and the quality of life in elderly women with osteoarthritis were determined through correlation coefficients. Additionally, factors influencing the quality of life were analyzed using multiple regression analysis with general linear models. The study revealed significant differences in the quality of life based on demographic such as age, residence, marital status, education level, economic activity, depression, subjective health status, activity limitation, stress perception, smoking, body mass index, exercise, and aerobic activity. Similarly, there were statistically significant differences in the quality of life based on health-related characteristics, including age, residence, marital status, education level, economic activity, depression, subjective health status, activity limitation, stress perception, smoking, body mass index, exercise, and aerobic activity. The average quality of life score for participants was 0.82±0.18, with notable correlations found with age, subjective health status, and stress perception. Factors influencing health-related quality of life included having a spouse, higher household income, engagement in economic activity, lower age, and lower stress levels, as well as higher subjective health status. The model's explanatory power was 36.5%. Based on these findings, the study underscores the necessity for comprehensive and individualized nursing intervention programs.

농촌지역 여성노인의 신체적 여가활동 참여가 신체적 기능과 삶의 질에 미치는 효과

Objective: This study aimed to assess the effects of a physical leisure activity program on the physical function and health-related quality of life of elderly women in rural areas. Methods: One hundred and thirteen elderly women living in rural communities participated using a one-group pre-post design. The physical leisure activity program was conducted for 16 group activities over 8 weeks. To determine changes in the physical function of the elderly after participation, muscle strength, flexibility, and balance ability were measured, and the 8 domain Short-Form Health Survey (SF-8) was used to examine changes in quality of life. Results: The physical function of the participants in the program was significantly increased in upper and lower limb muscle strength, balance, and flexibility (p < 0.05). The total score of QOL of elderly women who participated in the program also improved from 335.73 ± 52.93 points to 395.42 ± 28.79 points, and significantly changed in all sub-items (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Participation in leisure activities was confirmed effective not only in improving the physical health of the elderly women, but also in improving their quality of life. In the future, we look forward to the development and support of various participatory activity programs suitable for rural areas.

Relationship of depression and loneliness with quality of life in rural widowed elderly women living alone.

Rural widowed elderly women living alone may face higher risks of depression and loneliness than general elderly people, which will have an impact on their quality of life. This study aims to explore the correlation of depression and loneliness with quality of life among rural widowed elderly women living alone. A two-stage cluster sampling method was used to select 234 rural widowed older women living alone in Longshan county, Xiangxi autonomous prefecture, Hunan Province, and a questionnaire survey was conducted with the General Situation Questionnaire, the Geriatric Depression Scale-15 (GDS-15), the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Loneliness Scale-8 (ULS-8), and the 36 Items Short Form Health Survey (SF-36). The ages of 234 rural widowed older women living alone were (73.29±7.36) years. Among them, 103 (44.0%) women were detected as depressed, 114 (48.7%) were not lonely or mildly lonely, 111 (47.4%) were moderately lonely, and 9 (3.9%) were severely lonely. The total quality of life scores were 63.39±19.70. Depression and loneliness were negatively correlated with quality of life (all P<0.001). After adjusting for confounding factors, multiple linear regression analysis showed that age, number of acute and chronic diseases, personal monthly income, depression, and loneliness independently impacted the quality of life among rural widowed older women (all P<0.05). Depression and loneliness can affect the quality of life of rural widowed older women living alone. In healthy aging efforts, the quality of life of these rural widowed older women can be improved by strengthening the management of underlying illnesses, increasing income, and alleviating depression and loneliness.

Quality of Life in Elderly with Stress Urinary Incontinence at Elderly Posyandu Dempo Health Center Palembang

Introduction. Urinary incontinence is the loss of a person's ability to control urination. This condition is a common health problem that is often found in the elderly, especially in women. Stress urinary incontinence is one of the urinary incontinence that is often found due to increased intra-abdominal pressure. Urinary incontinence can have a negative effect on the quality of life of the elderly. This study aims to provide an overview of the quality of life in elderly women with stress urinary incontinence. Method. This study is observational descriptive research. The data was obtained from interviews with elderly women at the Elderly Posyandu Dempo Health Center Palembang in the period October – November 2022, who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Results. The samples in this study have more demographic characteristics of the elderly group at the age 60-69 years (70%), last education level in elementary school (47.5%), married (57.5%), and normal BMI (53.8%). This study found elderly women with a history of parity ≥ 2 (81.3%), and vaginal delivery (75%). It was found that elderly women with stress urinary incontinence had a moderate quality of life (82.5%) and moderate results in all domains of quality of life, namely physical health (46.3%), psychology (62.5%), social relations (53.7%), and the environment (62.5%). Conclusion. Elderly women with stress urinary incontinence at the Elderly Posyandu of the Dempo Palembang Health Center have a moderate quality of life and moderate impact on the domains of physical health, psychology, social relations, and the environment.

평생교육 현장에서의 미술활동이 여성노인의 웰다잉 인식에 미치는 영향

Objectives This study shows the effect of art activities on life of elderly women and their well-dying perception based on the existentialism.&#x0D; Methods This study conducted focus group interview(FGI) with seven elderly women aged 70 or older in D city in Korea and analyzed the phenomenon using Grounded theory by Strauss &amp; Corbin with open coding, axial coding, and selective coding. It was intended to reveal the impact and process of art activities in elderly women on well-dying.&#x0D; Results As a result of the analysis, 66 concepts, 25 subcategories, and 11 core categories were derived. Based on the result, the process of recognizing well-dying by female elderly artists was derived in the final six stages. The derived stages are physical limitations, psychological frustrations, existential confrontation, critical situations, realization of existence, and formation of subjective identity. The main phenomenon of the study revealed by the analysis is art activities at the lifelong education center break away from the meaningless life and worthless being based on existentialism. Throughout concentration and immersion, new expertise was established and was also possible relationship with others through the formation of subjective identity.&#x0D; Conclusions With the establishment of an independent identity through the art activities, elderly women are no longer a passive and weak dependent people, they are the people who have active and leading attitude towards well-dying. The art activities helped to change the perception of being who leads the rest of their lives.

Patterns of ovarian cancer care in an elderly population in Australia: A prospective cohort study from the National Gynaecology Oncology Registry (NGOR).

5572 Background: Elderly women with ovarian cancer are often undertreated in comparison to best practice. The National Gynae-Oncology Registry (NGOR) is Australia’s first country-wide clinical quality registry (CQR) measuring compliance with optimal care defined by a set of clinical quality indicators (CQIs). Objectives: To assess compliance with a predefined set of CQIs for elderly women with newly diagnosed ovarian cancer aged &gt; 75 compared to non-elderly women aged &lt;75 years of age from the NGOR sites. Methods: All women with newly diagnosed ovarian cancer from May 2017 – July 2022 were eligible for inclusion. Data were collected from medical records and relevant hospital linked databases by expert data managers. Results: A total of 1590 women were eligible for inclusion from 21 hospitals across 5 Australian states. The CQI data were subsequently aggregated and are summarised in the table. The proportion of elderly women receiving first-line chemotherapy with a platinum and taxane doublet was significantly lower compared to non-elderly (60% vs 89%, p &lt; 0.001). The proportion of women with sub-optimally debulked or Stage IV cancer who received first-line chemotherapy with a platinum/taxane doublet and bevacizumab was significantly lower in elderly women compared to non-elderly (10% vs 30%, p &lt; 0.001) . Enrolment in clinical trials or translational research was significantly lower in elderly women compared to non-elderly (13% vs 21%, p=0.002). The remaining CQIs showed no significant differences between the age groups. Conclusions: In this cohort, most measures of best practice were not significantly different between elderly and non-elderly women, with the exception of elderly women receiving less first line doublet chemotherapy, less doublet chemotherapy with bevacizumab in sub-optimally debulked or Stage IV cancer, and less likely to be enrolled in clinical trials or translational research. While these 3 CQIs represent a minority of the overall list of CQIs, such lack of compliance may result in significant differences in quality of life and overall survival for elderly women with ovarian cancer. Subsequent investigation is therefore warranted to confirm and explain these findings. [Table: see text]

Successful outcomes after surgical treatment of chronic complete proximal hamstring avulsions in female athletes older than 55 years

IntroductionProximal hamstring avulsions are a rare pathology, usually treated conservatively in elderly patients, resulting in severe functional limitation. Surgical repair can obtain a significant improvement in functionality and quality of life. MethodsProspective case series of 3 women over 55 years of age (mean age 61), amateur athletes, with complete proximal and retracted hamstring conjoint tendon avulsion, treated by open primary repair surgery in chronic period (>4 weeks). The study variables were functional scales (PHAT, LEFS, and SF-12) before the intervention and one year after surgery, and strength measurement with a dynamometer and digital voltage scale. Statistical analysis included the Wilcoxon t-test and the Mann–Whitney U test. ResultsOne year after surgery, all functional scales improved: PHAT 16 vs 83.33, LEFS 17.33 vs 68.67, P/SF-12.25.47 vs 51.14, and M/SF-12.35.42 vs 57.92. A normalization of the strength was obtained, observing a strength of 97.33% (range 72–140) and 111.67% (range 89–128) for contraction at 90° of flexion and in extension, respectively, with no differences between both legs. Digital measurement showed a strength of 99% (range 50–180). ConclusionSurgery for complete and retracted proximal avulsions of the hamstring conjoint tendon in chronic period improves functionality and quality of life in elderly women with regular sports practice, as well as normalization of muscle strength.

Engagement in a structured physical activity program and its effects upon health-related quality of life in elderly women: An observational study.

Aging is a complex process associated with an impairment in functional capacity and low health-related quality of life (HRQoL) due to a high frequency of chronic diseases in the elderly population. Regular physical activity (PA) may limit some physiological effects of sedentary lifestyle and increase life expectancy. An observational was conducted to measure the HRQoL among older adults living in the community, by comparing a convenience sample of elderly females practicing a structured program of PA from 2 to 3 times per week in 60-min sessions (i.e., active females, AFs) to a sample of participants adopting lifestyle behaviors expending little energy (i.e., sedentary females, SFs). A validated questionnaire (the RAND 36-item) was used as outcome measure. All participants were assessed in terms of cognitive status (Montreal Cognitive Assessment, MoCA) to exclude mild cognitive impairment, divided attention/executive functioning (Trail Making Test, Stroop Test) and psychopathological dimensions of anxiety (Geriatric Anxiety Inventory, GAI), and depression (Geriatric Depression Scale, GDS). Non-parametric analysis revealed that AFs and SFs differed significantly in the RAND Energy/Fatigue (E/F), Emotional Wellbeing (EW), and Social Functioning (SoF), that was however influenced by education level. Moreover, E/F and EW were negatively associated to anxiety and depression, while SoF was influenced by divided attention. PA results in a healthful behavior for combating feelings of fatigue and low energy as well as emotional distress that can affect health status perception in older women.

Correlation between three-dimensional transperineal ultrasound and pelvic floor electromyography in women with stress urinary incontinence.

To investigate the relationships among pelvic floor myoelectric level, ultrasound and stress urinary incontinence in women. 218 women with SUI and 300 normal women were studied. The main outcomes were to determine the relationship between SUI and high-risk factors, PFM intensity, pelvic floor EMG value, and pelvic floor ultrasound data. In the pelvic floor EMG data, the abnormal rate of type I muscle fibre strength, type I muscle fibre fatigue, type II muscle fibre strength and type II muscle fibre endurance in the SUI group reached more than 50%. The abnormal rates of type I muscle fibre strength and type II muscle fibre strength in the severe SUI group were more significant than those in the mild and moderate SUI. The funnelization of the black neck urethra, bladder neck mobility, posterior angle of the black neck urethra, urinary increment angle and urinary rotation angle of the SUI group were significantly increased. The levator ani muscle in the SUI group was thinner, and the difference was statistically significant. The analysis of the variance results of the overall significance of the regression model were tested, and the final multiple linear regression model was statistically significant. With the help of a convenient and economic means of the early detection of SUI, the diagnosis rate can be improved so that SUI tendency can achieve a diagnosis and treatment through nonsurgical treatment with fewer complications and a low risk and improve the quality of life of middle-aged and elderly women.

Exercise training modifies the whole blood DNA methylation profile in middle-aged and older women.

This is a longitudinal single-arm clinical trial aimed to investigate whether exercise training would modify the whole blood methylation profile in healthy women. A total of 45 subjects were engaged in an exercise training protocol during a 14-wk follow up, consisting of aerobic cardiorespiratory and muscle strength exercises. Subjects were evaluated at baseline (PRE), after 7 wk of exercise training (POST 7), and after 14 wk of exercise training (POST 14). Functional primary outcomes included anthropometric, blood pressure, biochemical measurements, physical tests, and global health assessments. Blood samples were collected at each time point to determine the methylation profile using a DNA methylation array technique screening up to 850k different sites. Exercise training decreased blood pressure and triglyceride levels and enhanced physical performance, including upper- and lower-body maximum strength. Moreover, exercise training improved markers of quality of life. In the array analysis, 14 wk of exercise training changed the methylation of more than 800 sites. Across these differentially methylated sites, we found that differentially methylated sites in the promoter region were more hypermethylated after exercise training, suggesting that this hypermethylation process may affect the transcription process. When inputting the differentially methylated sites in pathway analysis, we found several metabolic pathways, including AMPK signaling, TGF-β signaling, and insulin signaling. This study demonstrates that exercise training promotes a robust change in the whole blood methylation profile and provides new insights into the key regulators of exercise-induced benefits.NEW & NOTEWORTHY We have shown that exercise training lowers blood pressure and triglyceride levels, improves physical performance, and improves quality of life in middle-aged and elderly women. Regarding epigenetic data, we noticed that more than 800 sites are differentially methylated in whole blood after physical training. We emphasize that the differentially methylated sites in the promoter region are more hypermethylated after physical training. In addition, this study shows that key members of metabolic pathways, including AMPK signaling, TGF-β signaling, and insulin signaling, are among the genes hypermethylated after physical exercise in older women.

Função sexual e sua associação com a sexualidade e a qualidade de vida de mulheres idosas

Abstract Objective to analyze the sexual function and its association with the sexuality and quality of life of elderly women. Methods this is a cross-sectional web survey study developed with 166 elderly women. Four self-administered instruments were used to obtain biosociodemographic, sexual function, sexuality and quality of life data. The analysis was performed using the Mann-Whitney test, Spearman correlation and linear regression, considering a 95% confidence interval. Results the greatest influence of sexual function was observed in the sexual act dimension of sexuality (β=0.524; [95%CI=0.451-0.597]; p&lt;0.001; R2=54.8%) and between the intimacy facet of quality of life (β =0.501; [95%CI=0.380-0.622]; p&lt;0.001; R2=29.0%). In general, the regression model showed that sexual function remained associated with sexuality (β=0.888; [CI95%=0.749-1.028]; p&lt;0.001; R2=49.1%) and the quality of life of the participants (β=0.352; [CI95%=0.264-0.439]; p&lt;0.001; R2=27.7%). Conclusion and implications for the practice sexual function is associated with the sexuality and quality of life of older women, assuming a directly proportional behavior which, in turn, can become a strategy to add quality to the additional years of life of this population.

Investigation of the Effects of Obesity on Physical Function and Quality of Life in Elderly Women

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the effects of obesity on physical function and quality of life in elderly women. Methods: The sample of the study consisted of 90 elderly women living in Isparta provinence. The subjects included in the study were divided into 3 groups according to their body mass index (Group I: normal, Group II: overweight, Group III: obese).The physical activity scale for the elderly, short physical performance test battery, SF-12 quality of life questionnaire, timed up and go test and a scale that questions the difficulties of individuals experience in daily living activities were used as the evaluation methods. Results: Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly and short physical performance test battery scores in group I were higher than that of the other groups, and group II were higher than group III; while timed up and go test scores were vice versa (p

Elderly Women’s Lifestyle Management in Old Age Homes

Old age is a universal and inevitable phenomenon in life. It assigns to a multidimensional procedure of mental, physical, psychological and social-economy changes. Low physical ability, the decline in mental capacity, gradual role-playing in socio-economic activities and change in status of economic dependence refer to a phase of elderly human life. The elderly are known as "dark" not because the illumination fails to shine, but because the elderly refuse to see it. There have been many changes in recent years that have impacted society in various fields social, financial and then elderly female lifestyle management have changed, some with better and some with negative consequences. In general, the population continues to benefit and most of the younger or newly generation has been able to realize their dreams, goals and develop their careers in a better way than before. However, older women face certain to different problems as a result of social change. The transition from conventional and additional modes of life to more contemporary patterns, which frequently call for compromise and acceptance, reflects this. One of these contains old age homes. Thus, most elderly women in old age homes are not very happy, because they are in isolation. Unfortunately, children are unable to arrive on time when parents fall ill or even die in old age homes. But some older women feel comfortable with the freedom and friendly atmosphere at old age homes with other elders who keep them company, enjoying time with TV, games and gossip. They show some detachment from family members and feel more secure in old age homes and avoid restricted lives with their children. In the present age, the life of elderly women is full of problems for both themselves and their children. Lucky people depart with satisfaction and peace of mind, while others leave an unhappy state of mind. Meanwhile, old age homes have become part of our social system.

Life Review Therapy (Melidupa) Effective to Increase the Sexual Quality of Life of Elderly Women in Banjar Gelumpang, Sukawati Village

The Elderly are often faced with problem, one of which is decreasing sexual function to 86%, this can lead to decrease in sexual quality of life elderly. The low quality of sexual life can affect their health thereby increasing the burden of family dependency. One of the treatments to improve the sexual quality of life is by giving life review therapy which is a therapy for telling stories of past experiences. This study aims to determine the effect of life review therapy on the sexual quality of life in elderly women. This study uses Quasi-Experimental, a one-group pretest-posttest design for the elderly which are aged 60-74 years. Collecting data using the SQOL-F questionnaire. The results of the pretest showed that the majority of the elderly's sexual quality of life was low at 14 (66.7%). The majority of post-test results have a good sexual quality of life 16 (76.2%). There is a difference in the sexual quality of life between the pretest and posttest p-value = 0.001 (α &lt;0.05). It can be concluded that there is an effect of life review therapy on the sexual quality of life in elderly women in Banjar Gelumpang, Sukawati Village.

INFLUÊNCIA DA DANÇA DE QUADRILHA NA FUNÇÃO MOTORA DE MULHERES DE MEIA-IDADE E IDOSAS

ABSTRACT Introduction The quality of life of middle-aged and elderly women is affected by the physiological effects of aging on the locomotor system; moderate aerobic exercise is one of the practices that can delay these deleterious effects. Square dancing has functional characteristics of aerobic exercise, but there are still no studies on its effects on motor function in middle-aged and elderly women who practice it regularly. Objective Explore the long-duration square dance exercises’ effect on motor function in middle-aged and elderly women. Methods 45 middle-aged and elderly women, divided into experimental and control groups, participated. The experimental group (n=25) performed square dancing exercises of 90 minutes four times a week for six months. Indicators of physical function, vital capacities, and motor function indices were collected. Results After exercise, improved grip strength of the middle-aged women in the square dance group and the 1-minute sessions was observed; in particular, the mean value of the selection response reduced from 516.20±83.87 before exercise to 440.28±58.07, a very significant difference. Conclusion Long-term square dance exercise has a particular effect on improving the cardiopulmonary function of middle-aged and elderly women and significantly improved motor function. Evidence Level II; Therapeutic Studies - Investigating the result.