Browsing University of Ibadan ADHL Node by Subject "Quality of life"
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ASSESSMENT OF QUALITY OF LIFE AMONG PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS ATTENDING ANTI-RETROVIRAL CLINICS IN KOGI STATE
(2008-09)The acquired immune-deficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a fatal illness caused by a retrovirus known as the human immune-deficiency virus (HIV) which breaks down the body's immune system, leaving the victim vulnerable to a host ... -
EFFECTS OF A 12-WEEK AEROBIC EXERCISE PROGRAMME ON CARDIORESPIRATORY AND HAEMATOLOGICAL VARIABLES AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF INDIVIDUALS WITH SICKLE CELL ANAEMIA.
(2011-02)Sickle Cell Anaemia (SCA) is a genetic disorder characterized by predominance of sickle cell haemoglobin. Its management is multidisciplinary but does not routinely include physiotherapy except when certain complications ... -
EFFECTS OF A 12-WEEK ENDURANCE EXERCISE PROGRAMME ON SELECTED CLINICAL ATTRIBUTES AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN PATIENTS WITH MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER
(2013-01)The increasing number of people diagnosed with depression and the reliance on drugs to manage this condition exposes patients to potentially harmful adverse effects such as overweight, cardiovascular diseases and low ... -
EFFECTS OF A 12-WEEK EXERCISE PROGRAMME ON ABDOMINAL ADIPOSITY, SELECTED CARDIORESPIRATORY INDICES AND QUALITYOF LIFE IN APPARENTLY HEALTHY SEDENTARY ADULTS
(2013-04)Abdominal adiposity may be associated with impaired cardiorespiratory function and reduced quality of life. Studies have reported that aerobic exercises significantly reduce general adiposity, but has little or no effect ... -
EFFECTS OF COMMUNITY –BASED REHABILITATION ON QUALITY OF LIFE AND SELF-ESTEEM OF PERSONS WITH MOBILITY-RELATED PHYSICAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS IN NIGERIA
(2015-09)Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR) is a programme of care by which Persons with Mobility Disabilities (PwMDs) may access comprehensive rehabilitation services. The CBR intervention can improve the quality of life and ... -
IMPACT OF MOTOR DEVELOPMENT IN CHILDREN WITH CEREBRAL PALSY ON THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND GENERAL HEALTH STATUS OF CAREGIVERS
(2011-11)Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a neuropaediatric condition which occurs as a result of damage to an immature brain resulting in abnormal motor development requiring special care. Caring for children with CP may affect the quality ... -
PERCEIVED PSYCHO-SOCIAL NEEDS, QUALITY OF LIFE AND HEALTH-RELATED CHALLENGES AMONG THE ELDERLY IN A PERI-URBAN COMMUNITY IN IBADAN, NIGERIA
(2015-06)The elderly face a broad range of medical, physical, psychological and social needs that require assistance and supervision on a temporary or permanent basis. This needs and health challenges often vary from community to ... -
QUALITY OF LIFE AND BURDEN OF CARE IN PRIMARY FAMILY CAREGIVERS OF PEOPLE WITH CHRONIC MENTAL ILLNESS: A STUDY FROM SOUTH-WESTERN NIGERIA
(2011-06)Background: Majority of the people who care for persons affected by mental illness are family members, who also have to combine this with taking care of their own immediate family and personal needs. This role places a ...