Health-related quality of life and sense of coherence among people with obesity: Important factors for health management:

SAGE Open Medicine

LisaSkär¹ 

关键词: Health-related quality of life;    sense of coherence;    obesity;    health management;   

DOI  :  10.1177/2050312114546923

学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: Sage Journals

【 摘 要 】

Objectives:The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether health-related quality of life and levels of sense of coherence among people with obesity are correlated with body mass index, age, and gender.Methods:A cross-sectional, descriptive research design was used. Subjects (n = 157) were selected from a sample of participants in an ongoing survey and had a body mass index >30 kg/m2. Data were collected using the Short Form-36 Health Survey and the Sense of Coherence Scale.Results:The mean body mass index of women was higher than that of men. Compared to men, a greater proportion of women had a low sense of coherence. There was a significant relationship between low physical health and high body mass index. Female gender and older age correlated with a low sense of coherence and showed a significant association with high body mass index.Conclusion:To increase the health-related quality of life, people with obesity need support to help manage their life situation based on their individual needs and pers...

【 授权许可】

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