Rosenberg Self Research Articles

Logotherapy towards self-esteem of leprosy patients at Tadjuddin Chalid Hospital in Makassar City

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect on self-esteem logotherapy leprosy patients in the Hospital Tadjuddin Chalid in Makassar. This study used a quasi-experimental. Samples were taken by nonrandom one group randomized design with accidental sampling method (18 lepers). Data collection used the Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale questionnaire. Data is normally distributed by analyzing paired t-test. Characteristics of respondents in study group for male sex were 44.4%, female 55.5%, age 56-55 years 44.44% and elementary school 50%. Average self-esteem score before and after intervention, where mean±SD is 16.8±5.49 becomes 28.5±4.86 (p=0.000), which means there are differences average self-esteem score was significant before and after being given a Logotherapy Intervention. Logotherapy needs to be recommended to be used as therapy to treat patients who experience low self-esteem.

Risk factors of eating disorders in young female athletes

Eating disorders in young female athletes is a serious psychological and health disease which could become an early problem on Female Athlete Triad. Eating disorders are influenced by internal and external factors. This study aimed to determine the risk factors for eating disorders in young female athletes. An observational study with a crosssectional design on eighty-six young female athletes was conducted with consecutive sampling method. Subjects in this study were athletes in athletics, weightlifting, volleyball, beach volleyball, swimming, rowing, fencing, Pencak Silat, karate, taekwondo, judo, sepak takraw, table tennis, and boxing. The inclusion criteria of the subject athletes were young female athletes aged 11-21 years registered at the study site, did not consume alcohol, and voluntary. The nutritional status of the subjects was measured by their Body Mass Index for age score. Eating disorder was measured using the Eating Attitude Test-26 questionnaire and Eating Disorder Diagnostic Scale for the type of eating disorders, Rosenberg Self Esteem for Self Confidence, Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-42 for stress level, and Body Shape Questionnaire for body image perception. This study used univariate analysis, bivariate analysis with chi-square and multivariate analysis with logistic regression test. The prevalence of eating disorders risk among the young female athletes in this study was approximately 37.2%, where 9.3% of subjects were bulimia, 5.8% were on the binge of eating disorder, and 22.1% subjects experienced eating disorder not otherwise specified (EDNOS). The multivariate analysis showed that the risk factor of eating disorders in young female athletes was the negative body image perception (p = <0.001; RP:10.5) and stress (p = 0.023; RP:3.5). Nutritional status, self-confidence, and type of exercise were not proven as the risk factors of eating disorder among young female athletes. Based on this study, it can be concluded that the negative body image perception and stress are the risk factors of eating disorders among young female athletes.

Is religiosity a good predictor of psychological health in patients undergoing major lower limb amputations: A pilot study

Introduction: Major lower limb amputation has a huge psychological impact on the patient and has been a concern to treating surgeons. Like with all other medical conditions, prevention is better than cure. Thereby it is of uttermost importance to identify susceptible individuals and early referral to the relevant department to minimize the suffering of these individuals. The aim of this study is to determine if religiosity is associated with psychological health in individuals undergoing major lower limb amputation. Materials and Methods: This is a single centre cross sectional observational study involving fifty patients seen in the outpatient department who has undergone a major lower limb amputation (above knee or below knee amputation) in the past two years. They were assessed based on Depression Anxiety Stress Scale- 21 (DASS- 21), Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale and The Duke University Religion Index (DUREL). Results: Final results shows that there is a significant difference between the intrinsic religiosity (IR) component of DUREL with the depression (P- value 0.001) and anxiety (P- value 0.011) component of DASS. A collective data from this study shows that these individuals suffers more from anxiety rather than depression, stress or low self- esteem. This information is an important aspect to look into, as relevant parties can do the necessary to reduce the anxiety faced by these individuals. Conclusion : The conclusion from this study suggest that individuals with low intrinsic religiosity are more likely to suffer from depression and anxiety following a major lower limb amputation.

Association between Body Image and Self Esteem Among Senior High School Female Students

Introduction. Many teenagers experience dissatisfaction with changes in body shape. Mismatched the reality of actual body shape and ideal body image perception triggers negative body image perception, which can cause a decrease in self-esteem. In terms of gender, women's self-esteem levels tend to be lower compared to men. Methods. This study was an observational analytic study with a cross-sectional approach, taken at Fons Vitae I Senior High School with stratified random sampling. The body image was measured by using Body Shape Questionnaire-34 (BSQ-34), and self-esteem was measured by using the Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale (RSES) questionnaire. Data are analyzed using chi-square. Results. The total respondents were 109 female students. In univariate analysis, there were 13.8% female students who had dissatisfaction with her body image and 86.2% female students who had satisfaction with her body image. Female students with low self-esteem were 19.3%, and high self-esteem was 80.7%. The bivariate analysis shows that there is a significant association between body image and the level of self-esteem among Senior High School female students (p = 0.039) with OR = 3.511. Conclusion. There is a significant association between body image and level of self-esteem.

Assessment of Self Esteem and Peer Pressure among Adolescents in Selected College of Kanchipuram District, Tamil Nadu

A descriptive study to assess of self esteem and peer pressure among adolescents in a selected collegeKanchipuram district Tamil Nadu. The objectives are to assess self esteem and peer pressure amongadolescents. To find out the association between levels of self esteem and peer pressure among adolescentsand selected demographic variables of adolescents. The sampling technique was non probability purposivesampling. Sample size was 132 samples of adolescents. Rosenberg self esteem scale was used to assess selfesteem and peer pressure inventory by brown to assess peer pressure. The demographic variables performa,structured interview schedule to collect data. The data collection was done. The collected data was tabulatedand analyzed, using descriptive and inferential statistics. The self esteem mean value is 21.9 and peerpressure mean value is 8.1.

СУЧАСНІ СТАНДАРТИЗОВАНІ ЗАРУБІЖНІ МЕТОДИКИ ДОСЛІДЖЕННЯ Я-КОНЦЕПЦІЇ МОЛОДШИХ ШКОЛЯРІВ

В статті розглянуто дванадцять найпопулярніших зарубіжних методик дослідження Я-концепції школярів: Опитувальник самооцінки Розенберга, Опитувальник самооцінки Куперсміта, Шкалу дитячої Я-концепції Пірса-Гарріса, Шкалу Я-концепції Теннессі, Профіль самосприйняття для дітей Хартер, Опитувальник самоопису Марша, Профіль самосприйняття для підлітків Хартер, Рисунковий тест самооцінки компететності та соціального прийняття для дошкільників, Шкалу самооцінки Хейра, Шкалу ситуативної самооцінки Хітертона та Полівого, Багатовимірну шкалу Я-концепції Бракена, Шкалу Я-концепції для дітей Мартінека-Заїчковського. За результатами аналізу встановлено, що всі методики мають добрі показники валідності, надійності та внутрішньої узгодженості. Окремі з них перекладено та адаптовано російською чи українською мовами. Однак в більшості випадків відомості щодо психометричних властивостей адаптованих версій методик авторами не розкриваються. Лише окремі версії методики самосприйняття Хартер представлені у форматі, який дає можливість їх повноцінного практичного застосування. Поряд із цим ряд методик (тест Розенберга та різні версії методики Хартер) мають добрі перспективи впровадження в навчально- виховний процес за належної стандартизації та додаткових досліджень її валідності та надійності.

Family Psychoeducation Therapy Increases Self-Esteem of Adolescent Prisoners

ABSTRACTIllicit substance use has been becoming the major global issue. In Indonesia, inmates imprisonedfor illicit substance offences accounted for 40 percent of the total inmates. This study aimed toidentify the effects of family psychoeducational therapies on inmates’ self esteem in the narcoticscorrectional facility. Quasi-experimental pre-post test with control group was employed in thisstudy. Intervention group 1 received general nursing intervention whereas intervention group 2received family psychoeducational therapies. This study involved 31 inmates for each group. Datawere collected using Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale (RSES), and were analysed using repeatedANOVA dan independent t-tests. The study demonstrated that self esteem was significantly upperamongst those who received the combination of those two therapies compared to those whoreceived general nursing intervention standalone (p < 0.05). This study suggested theimplementation of both general nursing intervention and specialistic therapies, particularly familypsychoeducational therapies to address the anxiety problems experienced by adolescent inmatessuffering from illicit substance dependences.Keywords: Adolescent inmates, self esteem, family psychoeducational therapy

The Mediating Effect of Depression and Disability in the Relationship Between Schizophreniaand Self-Esteem.

Depressive symptoms, in addition to positive and negative symptoms, are commonly observed in the course of schizophrenia. These symptoms may cause disability and reduced self-esteem. Disability and lower self-esteem may disrupt the quality of life and lead to social isolation. Demonstrating the relationships among these concepts and correcting possible disturbances may help to augment treatment compliance and improve the prognosis. In this study, the Calgary Depression Scale for Schizophrenia (CDSS), the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale for Schizophrenia (PANSS), the World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0 (WHODAS), and the Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale (RSES) were applied along with a sociodemographic data form to 146 patients with schizophrenia. Path analyses were used to demonstrate the direct effect of schizophrenia severity on self-esteem and its indirect effect through disability and depression, the mediating effect of depression in the relationship between schizophrenia severity and disability, and the mediator effect of disability in the bidirectional relationship between self-esteem and depression. Statistically significant results were obtained. In multivariate regression analysis, significant effects on disability were demonstrated for PANSS General Psychopathology subscale, CDSS, and RSES. These data suggest that attention should be focused on concepts such as depression, disability, and self-esteem in schizophrenia patients.

PENGARUH LIFE REVIEW THERAPY TERHADAP KUALITAS HIDUP PADA DOMAIN PSIKOLOGIS PASIEN KANKER PAYUDARA YANG MENJALANI KEMOTERAPI DI RSI SULTAN AGUNG SEMARANG

ABSTRACT
 Illicit substance use has been becoming the major global issue. In Indonesia, inmates imprisoned for illicit substance offences accounted for 40 percent of the total inmates. This study aimed to identify the effects of family psychoeducational therapies on inmates’ self esteem in the narcotics correctional facility. Quasi-experimental pre-post test with control group was employed in this study. Intervention group 1 received general nursing intervention whereas intervention group 2 received family psychoeducational therapies. This study involved 31 inmates for each group. Data were collected using Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale (RSES), and were analysed using repeated ANOVA dan independent t-tests. The study demonstrated that self esteem was significantly upper amongst those who received the combination of those two therapies compared to those who received general nursing intervention standalone (p < .005). This study suggested the implementation of both general nursing intervention and specialistic therapies, particularly family psychoeducational therapies to address the anxiety problems experienced by adolescent inmates suffering from illicit substance dependences.

Prevalence and correlates of bullying perpetration and victimization among school-going adolescents in Chandigarh, North India

Objectives:Bullying among adolescents is one of the important but neglected health concerns, especially in low- and middle-income countries. The objective of this study was to estimate the prevalence and correlates of bullying among Indian adolescents.Study Design:This was a cross-sectional study.Materials and Methods:The prevalence of self-reported involvement in any kind of bullying was assessed among sixth to tenth class students (n = 667, mean age 13 years), across government (n = 359) and private (n = 308) schools using Olweus Bully-Victim Questionnaire in Chandigarh, a North Indian union territory. Self-esteem and emotional and behavioral difficulties of the participants were measured by using standard Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale and Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire, respectively. Multinomial logistic regression was done to determine the predictors of bullying.Results:Prevalence of any kind of bullying was 25.6% (16% victimization, 5.2% perpetration, and 4.3% being bully-victim). Verbal bullying was the most common (55.1%), followed by physical (32.7%) and relational (25.2%) bullying. The prevalence of cyberbullying was 2.7%. Around 44% of students reported that adults in school never did anything to stop bullying. Bully-victims had the highest mean difficulty score (16.07). Significant predictors of bullying were being male (odds ratio [OR] = 2.5 [1.5–4.2], P < 0.001); studying in government school (OR = 0.63 [0.41–0.99], P = 0.048); having abnormal emotions (OR = 2.24 [1.1–4.7], P = 0.035); and poor peer relations (OR = 2.77 [1.44–5.35], P = 0.002).Conclusions:One in four adolescents experience some form of bullying in schools in a North Indian city. Bullying perpetration and victimization is associated with gender, type of school, and abnormal difficulties (emotional and behavioral problems).

Is Religiosity a Good Predictor of Psychological Health in Patients Undergoing Major Lower Limb Amputations?

Introduction: Major lower limb amputation has a huge psychological impact on the patient and has been a concern to treating surgeons. Like with all other medical conditions, prevention is better than cure. Thereby it is of uttermost importance to identify susceptible individuals and early referral to the relevant department to minimize the suffering of these individuals. The aim of this study is to determine if religiosity is associated with psychological health in individuals undergoing major lower limb amputation. Materials and Methods: This is a single centre cross sectional observational study involving fifty patients seen in the outpatient department who has undergone a major lower limb amputation (above knee or below knee amputation) in the past two years. They were assessed based on Depression Anxiety Stress Scale- 21 (DASS- 21), Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale and The Duke University Religion Index (DUREL). Results: Final results shows that there is a significant difference between the intrinsic religiosity (IR) component of DUREL with the depression (P- value 0.001) and anxiety (P- value 0.011) component of DASS. A collective data from this study shows that these individuals suffers more from anxiety rather than depression, stress or low self- esteem. This information is an important aspect to look into, as relevant parties can do the necessary to reduce the anxiety faced by these individuals. Conclusion : The conclusion from this study suggest that individuals with low intrinsic religiosity are more likely to suffer from depression and anxiety following a major lower limb amputation.

Relationship of Problematic Internet Use and Positive Orientation Indicators in Adolescents

This paper investigates a model connecting problematic Internet use (PIU) and positive orientation (i.e., life satisfaction, self-esteem, and optimism as its indicators) in an adolescent population. The sample included 1263 adolescents (59.5% girls; Mage = 16.85 [SD = 1.01] years), attending four grammar schools and six vocational schools in Vojvodina, Serbia. The following scales were used: the Problematic Internet use, Satisfaction with life, Optimism and Pessimism, and Rosenberg Self Esteem scale. The tested model indicates that the extracted variables are good predictors of PIU, with 20% of the total variance explained. Pessimism was the main individual variable to explain the PIU variance. Future research should investigate the effects of situational contexts on the connection between mental health factors and PIU.

Cognitive functioning, self-esteem, and body image in breast cancer survivors

Context: Breast cancer is a chronic disease in which cells in breast tissue multiply uncontrolled, typically resulting in a lump. India has a predominant young population, and women in the age group of 30–50 being diagnosed with breast cancer is on the rise. Their survival rates are also rising, owing to the treatment regimens which commonly include chemotherapy. Breast cancer survivors have the challenge of dealing with side effects of treatment such as cognitive impairment, along with alterations in the appearance – breast asymmetry, changes in skin texture and sensitivity, impacting self-esteem and body image. Aim: The present study aims to explore the cognitive functioning, self esteem, and body image of women with a history of breast cancer. Settings and Design: The present study is a cross-sectional, comparative study conducted on breast cancer survivors in an urban area of Kolkata, who were selected using purposive sampling method. Subjects and Methods: A total of sixty females – thirty breast cancer survivors and thirty normal counterparts, aged 30–50 years, were included. Neuropsychological tests, Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale, and Body Image Scale were administered. Statistical Analysis: Descriptive and inferential statics were computed using SPSS 20 software. Results: The results of the study show the presence of significant difference between the two groups. Conclusion: Thus, with a rise in the number of breast cancer survivors, it becomes imperative to understand the negative impact of the various treatments and provide timely interventions, thereby ensuring better quality of life and adequate psychological and emotional support for them.

The relationship between exercise dependence, cognitive style and personality characteristics in candidates participating in physical education and sports school special talent examination

Objectives: It has been suggested that there is a relationship between exercise dependence (ED), perfectionism, self-esteem and some personality characteristics.In the present study, the relations between ED and dysfunctional attitudes, self esteem and personality characteristics were evaluated. Methods: Subjectswere 438 canditates entering special talent examination of Bülent Ecevit University School of Physical Education and Sports, Zonguldak, Turkey. Participants were evaluated with demographic data form prepared by investigators, Exercise Dependence Scale-21 (EDS-21), Dysfunctional Attitude Scale Turkish short form (DAS-R), Eysenk personality quetionnary revised form (EPQR-A) and Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale (RSES). Results: Of the subjects participating in the study, 88 (20.1%) were in dependent (D), 303 (69.2%) in non-dependent-symptomatic (NDS) and 47 (10.7%) in non-dependent-asymptomatic (NDA) groups. There was significant difference in weekly duration of exercise hours between groups (p = 0.003). There was significant difference between groups in terms of DAS-R P/A (Dysfunctional Attitude Scale Turkish short formPerfectionism/achievement) scores. (p = 0.013) In post-hoc Dunn test carried out to determine the significance of the difference in DAS-R P/A scores between groups, no significant difference was found between D and NDS. However, there was significant difference between D and NDA and between NDAand NDS (p &amp;lt; 0.05). In multinomial regression model, it was found that when weekly duration exercise increases 1 unit in the D, 1.082 unit increase occurs compared to NDA (β=1.082, p = 0.012). Conclusions: It was established that in D, perfectionist attitude was seen at a significantly higher rate than non dependent groups and duration of exercise was predictive of ED.

Violence Exposure and Self-esteem of School Going Adolescents in a Metropolitan City: A Preliminary Study

Background: Violence exposure in light of peer victimization and witnessing peer victimization is a common phenomenon in schools across the globe. The present study conceptualizes exposure at three personal levels: a) as a victim, b) as a witness, and c) as a perpetrator. Method & Materials: A semi-structured interview schedule and Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale were used as study tools. Results: The findings of the study show that the entire sample had experienced violence in one form or the other in school and had witnessed the same as well. Few of the adolescents had committed violence to take revenge and settle the score for being bullied. Victimization and witnessing violence in school triggered feelings like hurt, helplessness, sadness, and anger, whereas on committing violent acts feelings of joy, fun, content and satisfaction in adolescents. Twenty per cent of adolescents had low levels of self-esteem and had average levels of self-esteem. The results showcase the reasons for bullying for fun, to hurt, to oppress or dominate others, due to personal grievances, jealousy, and growing less tolerance. Conclusion: Violence exposure to adolescents at school needs intervention. Keywords: Adolescents, violence exposure, bullying, self-esteem

Moderating Role of Self-Esteem Between Perceived Organizational Support and Subjective Well-Being in Chinese Nurses: A Cross-Sectional Study.

PurposeNurses are undertaking tremendous physical and psychological pressure, which may reduce their subjective well-being (SWB). This study is aimed to identify the relationship among perceived organizational support (POS), self-esteem, and SWB, and to further explore whether self-esteem could be a moderator in the association between POS and SWB in Chinese nurses.Materials and MethodsThis study was conducted in Liaoning Province in China, in 2018. 606 valid questionnaires were collected. Demographic factors, job conditions, the Index of Well-Being, Survey of Perceived Organizational Support (SPOS), and Rosenberg’s Self Esteem Scale (RSES) were included in each questionnaire. The association among POS, self-esteem, and POS × self-esteem interaction with SWB were examined by hierarchical multiple regression analysis. The interaction was visualized by using simple slope analysis.ResultsAverage score of SWB in Chinese nurses was 8.27 ± 2.64. Being married was positively related to SWB, while having longer work time per week, having night shift and dissatisfied with nurse-patient relationship were correlated with lower SWB. POS and self-esteem were important factors for SWB. Self-esteem could moderate the relationship between POS and SWB. When self-esteem was higher, POS had a greater effect on SWB.ConclusionSubjective well-being of nurses in the study was at a low level. Self-esteem could moderate the association between POS and SWB. More interventions related to POS and self-esteem will be helpful to improve SWB among nurses.

SAMOPOŠTOVANJE I PRILAGODBA NA STUDIJ: DA LI STUDENTI VIŠEG NIVOA SAMOPOŠTOVANJA IMAJU BOLJU EMOCIONALNU, SOCIJALNU I AKADEMSKU PRILAGODBU?

Cilj rada bio je ispitati odnos opšteg samopoštovanja, procijenjenog preko Rosenbergove skale samopoštovanja, i prilagodbe na studij, operacionalizirane preko skorova na Baker-Siryk-ovoj skali prilagodbe na studij SACQ. Prilagodba na studij modelirana je preko četiri dimenzije prilagodbe: emocionalne, socijalne, akademske, i institucionalne. Studija je provedena na uzorku od 808 studenata (62.9% ženski; M = 21.88; SD = 2.35). Diskriminativnom analizom preko četiri modaliteta prilagodbe procijenjena je alokacija studenata na grupu visoko/nisko samopoštovanje. Izdvojena je značajna diskriminativna funkcija koja bi se mogla svesti na aspekte emocionalno-socijalne prilagodbe. Ukupno je obuhvaćeno oko 17% preklapanja između studentske prilagodbe i samopoštovanja. Studenti sa višim stepenom samopoštovanja imali su u prosjeku statistički značajno viši nivo prilagodbe na studij u odnosu na studente s nižim samopoštovanjem.

Personality Traits, Anxiety, and Self-esteem in Patients Seeking Cosmetic Surgery in Mexico City.

Background:There are reports on high psychological morbidity, mainly personality disorders, among people opting for cosmetic surgery. This study aims to describe the personality traits, level of self-esteem, and anxiety in women seeking cosmetic surgery with body contouring, such as liposculpture or lipoabdominoplasty with or without placement of breast implants.Methods:Subjects were 87 women between 18 and 60 years of age in Mexico City who went to a private clinic with the intention of undergoing cosmetic surgery with body contouring. A psychiatric interview was performed using three scales: the Salamanca questionnaire for screening for personality disorders, the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale, and the Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale.Results:The average age was 31 years, with 35% of participants having previously undergone body-contouring surgery. Regarding personality, the patients did not show a psychopathology level for diagnosing a personality disorder. Regarding anxiety, 92% of the patients showed an average level of anxiety. High level of self-esteem was exhibited by 81 participants (93.15%), and six participants (6.9%) exhibited average self-esteem. Notably, no participant exhibited low self-esteem.Conclusions:The level of psychopathology of the patients was lower than expected, the self-esteem was not affected prior to the surgical procedure, and the level of anxiety did not cause dysfunction.

4225Effectiveness of a behavioural incentive scheme linked to goal achievement in overweight children: a multicenter cluster randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background The prevalence of childhood overweight and obesity is becoming an increasing concern worldwide and management is vital for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease. Studies in adults have shown that provision of incentives may facilitate behaviour change but there are no similar studies targeting weight management in children. Purpose To determine effectiveness of a structured goal setting incentive scheme, delivered within a community program, on health outcomes (with a focus on cardiovascular risk factors) in overweight children at 6 and 18 months. Methods Single-blind, multicenter, cluster randomized controlled trial with 10 weeks, 6 and 18 month follow-up. Eligible sites had to be delivering the standard children's weight management program and enrol at least 10 children per term. Eligible children had to be 7–13 years and have a body mass index (BMI) &gt;85th percentile. Recruited sites were randomized to (i) standard weight management program plus incentive scheme (intervention) or (ii) standard program alone (control). The intervention group participated in the standard program plus received milestone based incentives for achievement of goals. Incentives were practical, and healthy in nature such as fun vegetable slicers, sports store vouchers, sport equipment and family zoo passes. Primary outcome was mean BMIz score at 18 months. Secondary outcomes included anthropometric (body weight, waist circumference), behavioural (physical activity, nutrition) and self-esteem (Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale, Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale) measures. Results A total of 37 sites (33 urban and 4 regional) and 512 children were recruited. There were no significant differences between the control and intervention groups at any follow-up time-points. There were significantly more participants in the intervention than control group who completed 10 sessions of the weight management program (23% v 13%, p=0.015). Compared to baseline, at 18 month follow-up, the total cohort achieved significant reductions in the mean BMIz score (1.7 v 1.0, p&lt;0.001), median screen time (16.5 v 15.8 hours/week p=0.0414), median number of fast food meals per week (1.0 v 0.7, p&lt;0.001) and significant increases in physical activity (6.0 v 10.0 hours/week, p&lt;0.001) and self-esteem score (20.7 v 22.0, p&lt;0.002). Conclusions The incentive scheme, delivered in addition to a standard community weight management program, did not have a significant impact on health outcomes in overweight children. However, the intervention increased program attendance and overall cohort achieved sustained improvements in clinical and lifestyle outcomes. The results of this study suggest that extrinsic rewards may not provide added value to current community weight management programs however, participation in such programs is likely to support primary prevention of cardiovascular disease. Acknowledgement/Funding This work was supported by National Heart Foundation (Australia) pilot funding as part of JR's Future Leader Fellowship, in-kind contributions from th

The effect of depression on objective and subjective quality of life in schizophrenia diagnosed patients

Introduction: Quality of life is an important parameter that clinicians must take into serious consideration when managing a patient with schizophrenia. It is crucial that more studies are performed in order to extend our knowledge of factors that influence quality of life to better approach treatment in patients with schizophrenia, a chronic, life-time disease. Method: We evaluated patients who met DSM IV or ICD-10 criteria of schizophrenia that were admitted in the “Alexandru Obregia” Psychiatric Hospital in Bucharest between 01.10.2009 – 01.10.2012. This was a prospective non-interventional study assessing quality of life in chronic schizophrenia patients. Our purpose was to evaluate quality of life in patients presenting symptoms of depression measured on the G6 sub-scale of the Positive and Negative Symptoms Scale (PANSS). Descriptive statistics were used to characterize the sample and simple linear regressions were used to assess the impact of depression on quality of life and self-esteem (determined through the Global Assessment of Functioning - GAF, World Health Association - WHO-QOL and Rosenberg Self Esteem Inventory). Results: We included all the patients that did not have any missing data, resulting in a total of 110. Forty-five (14.6%) were males and the mean (standard deviation) age was 40.2 (10.37) years. The mean PANSS G6 score was 3, representing mild to moderate depression. Schizophrenia patients with depression had poorer quality of life, specifically in the physical (p=.002), social relationships (p=.034) and psychological domains (p=.005) of the WHO-QOL It was also related to lower self-esteem (p=.001) as measured by Rosenberg Inventory and had no impact (p=.259) on GAF score. Conclusion: Depression is frequent in schizophrenia and has a negative impact on quality of life. It is important to acknowledge these symptoms and thoroughly treat them in order to improve quality of life in these patients.