In accord with new European university reforms initiated by the Bologna Process, our objective was to evaluate influences on the relationship between psychological quality of life (QoL) and the acquisition of academic...In accord with new European university reforms initiated by the Bologna Process, our objective was to evaluate influences on the relationship between psychological quality of life (QoL) and the acquisition of academic employability skills (AES) among first-year students at the University in Luxembourg. At the beginning (2 months in) and the end (9 months) of the academic year, 973 newly registered students participated in this study involving two cross-university surveys. Students who redoubled or who had studied at other universities were excluded. Data were collected with an online questionnaire comprising the psychological Whoqol-bref subscale, AES scale, and questions about other related factors. The AES score decreased from 74.2 to 65.6. At both time points, the psychological Whoqol-bref was positively correlated with environmental and social relations QoL and perceived general health. Multiple regression models including interaction terms showed that a higher psychological QoL was associated with better general health (difference satisfied-dissatisfied 9.44), AES (slope 0.099), social relationships QoL (0.321), and environmental QoL (0.298). No interaction with time effects was significant, which indicates that the effects remain stable with time. If the university could maintain the QoL indicators at appropriate levels or manage decreases as they occur, it would have implications for health promotion and the creation of new student support systems. The SQA- LES project provides valuable information for universities aiming to develop a European Higher Educational Area.展开更多
Purpose: The main aims of this study were to evaluate the quality of life of wildfire victims and compare it with that of a control sample of people unaffected by the disaster, and to identify confounder factors (prev...Purpose: The main aims of this study were to evaluate the quality of life of wildfire victims and compare it with that of a control sample of people unaffected by the disaster, and to identify confounder factors (previous psychiatric caseness, demographic factors and losses) which may influence the quality of life. Methods: This was a cross sectional case-control study. Participants belonged to an adult population which had taken part in a previous study 6 months after the disaster. The measured variables were: 1) quality of life using the WHOQOL-BREF measure, 2) previous psychiatric caseness as identified using the SCL-90-R and 3) demographics. Results: Victims of the wildfires had a statistically significant poorer quality of life in the three domains of physical health, psychological health, and environment compared to controls. After adjusting for other variables, the only difference between victims and controls was in the environment domain. Conclusions: Disasters have long lasting effects on victims. Psychological and physical health may improve after some time but environmental quality of life may need longer. However, it is not known yet if the environmental aspect of quality of life could affect other aspects such as psychological health or social relationships in the future.展开更多
目的评价世界卫生组织生活质量测定简表(World Health Organization quality of life scale-brief form questionnaire,WHOQOL-BREF)在测定HIV感染者生活质量中应用的信度和效度,比较不同特征HIV感染者的生活质量,为下一步评价感染者的...目的评价世界卫生组织生活质量测定简表(World Health Organization quality of life scale-brief form questionnaire,WHOQOL-BREF)在测定HIV感染者生活质量中应用的信度和效度,比较不同特征HIV感染者的生活质量,为下一步评价感染者的生活质量和制定有效的关怀措施提供参考依据。方法采用方便抽样的方法在云南省红河哈尼族彝族自治州选择符合条件的HIV感染者。采用Cronbach’sα系数和分半信度评价其信度;探索性因子分析(exploratory factor analysis,EFA)和验证性因子分析(confirmatory factor analysis,CFA)检验其效度;单因素方差分析比较不同特征感染者在WHOQOL-BREF各维度上的得分情况。结果共获得410份有效问卷。WHOQOL-BREF及生理领域、心理领域、社会领域和环境领域的Cronbach’sα系数分别为0.901、0.779、0.819、0.729和0.743,分半信度分别为0.798、0.716、0.822、0.736和0.697。EFA共获取4个公因子,对总体方差的贡献率为54.542%;CFA结果显示最终拟合模型的主要指标χ^(2)/df和估计误差均方根(root-mean-square error of approximation,RMSEA)分别为2.169和0.076;拟合优度模型指数(goodness of fit index,GFI)、比较拟合指数(comparative fit index,CFI)和Tucker-Lewis指数(Tucker-Lewis index,TLI)分别为0.820、0.861和0.844,均接近0.900,表示拟合结果可以接受。单因素方差分析结果显示,是否接受抗逆转录病毒治疗、民族、职业、文化程度和最近一次CD4^(+)T淋巴细胞计数等不同特征感染者的生活质量有所不同。结论WHOQOL-BREF在测定HIV感染者的生活质量具有较好的信度和效度,不同特征感染者的生活质量有所差异,在制定有针对性的干预策略和措施时需加以考虑。展开更多
文摘In accord with new European university reforms initiated by the Bologna Process, our objective was to evaluate influences on the relationship between psychological quality of life (QoL) and the acquisition of academic employability skills (AES) among first-year students at the University in Luxembourg. At the beginning (2 months in) and the end (9 months) of the academic year, 973 newly registered students participated in this study involving two cross-university surveys. Students who redoubled or who had studied at other universities were excluded. Data were collected with an online questionnaire comprising the psychological Whoqol-bref subscale, AES scale, and questions about other related factors. The AES score decreased from 74.2 to 65.6. At both time points, the psychological Whoqol-bref was positively correlated with environmental and social relations QoL and perceived general health. Multiple regression models including interaction terms showed that a higher psychological QoL was associated with better general health (difference satisfied-dissatisfied 9.44), AES (slope 0.099), social relationships QoL (0.321), and environmental QoL (0.298). No interaction with time effects was significant, which indicates that the effects remain stable with time. If the university could maintain the QoL indicators at appropriate levels or manage decreases as they occur, it would have implications for health promotion and the creation of new student support systems. The SQA- LES project provides valuable information for universities aiming to develop a European Higher Educational Area.
文摘Purpose: The main aims of this study were to evaluate the quality of life of wildfire victims and compare it with that of a control sample of people unaffected by the disaster, and to identify confounder factors (previous psychiatric caseness, demographic factors and losses) which may influence the quality of life. Methods: This was a cross sectional case-control study. Participants belonged to an adult population which had taken part in a previous study 6 months after the disaster. The measured variables were: 1) quality of life using the WHOQOL-BREF measure, 2) previous psychiatric caseness as identified using the SCL-90-R and 3) demographics. Results: Victims of the wildfires had a statistically significant poorer quality of life in the three domains of physical health, psychological health, and environment compared to controls. After adjusting for other variables, the only difference between victims and controls was in the environment domain. Conclusions: Disasters have long lasting effects on victims. Psychological and physical health may improve after some time but environmental quality of life may need longer. However, it is not known yet if the environmental aspect of quality of life could affect other aspects such as psychological health or social relationships in the future.
文摘目的评价世界卫生组织生活质量测定简表(World Health Organization quality of life scale-brief form questionnaire,WHOQOL-BREF)在测定HIV感染者生活质量中应用的信度和效度,比较不同特征HIV感染者的生活质量,为下一步评价感染者的生活质量和制定有效的关怀措施提供参考依据。方法采用方便抽样的方法在云南省红河哈尼族彝族自治州选择符合条件的HIV感染者。采用Cronbach’sα系数和分半信度评价其信度;探索性因子分析(exploratory factor analysis,EFA)和验证性因子分析(confirmatory factor analysis,CFA)检验其效度;单因素方差分析比较不同特征感染者在WHOQOL-BREF各维度上的得分情况。结果共获得410份有效问卷。WHOQOL-BREF及生理领域、心理领域、社会领域和环境领域的Cronbach’sα系数分别为0.901、0.779、0.819、0.729和0.743,分半信度分别为0.798、0.716、0.822、0.736和0.697。EFA共获取4个公因子,对总体方差的贡献率为54.542%;CFA结果显示最终拟合模型的主要指标χ^(2)/df和估计误差均方根(root-mean-square error of approximation,RMSEA)分别为2.169和0.076;拟合优度模型指数(goodness of fit index,GFI)、比较拟合指数(comparative fit index,CFI)和Tucker-Lewis指数(Tucker-Lewis index,TLI)分别为0.820、0.861和0.844,均接近0.900,表示拟合结果可以接受。单因素方差分析结果显示,是否接受抗逆转录病毒治疗、民族、职业、文化程度和最近一次CD4^(+)T淋巴细胞计数等不同特征感染者的生活质量有所不同。结论WHOQOL-BREF在测定HIV感染者的生活质量具有较好的信度和效度,不同特征感染者的生活质量有所差异,在制定有针对性的干预策略和措施时需加以考虑。
